Resume

A MANUAL OF A WELL-DRESSED RESUME

Introduction 

In all of Africa, South Africa has the highest unemployment rate. South Africa’s unemployment rate is 33.51%, higher than Niger, which is positioned at the bottom with 0.79%, according to Statista. Given that this statistic indicates that more than 10 applicants would compete for one job within a company, what qualifies a candidate for the position? A strong cover letter, an excellent resume, and confidence.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A RESUME OR A CV?

A resume is a French word for “summary”, and a Curriculum Vitae (CV) is “the course of your life” in Latin. For years this has been a formal way to apply for a job; a CV includes education (s), qualifications, employment history, skills, awards, acknowledgements, and references, whiles a resume includes a summary of your personality, immediate education and qualification, and immediate job experiences obtained pertaining to the position you are applying for. 

Before setting up a formal in-person or online interview, an employer will quickly assess the resume to see if a candidate is a good fit for the role and the business.

Since employers rarely have the time to read through CVs, they opt for concise and easy-to-understand resumes. The chronological resume structure is the most common structure used by candidates because it focuses on the candidate’s job experience and is simple to read. This structure is compatible with the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software, which most employers use to find suitable applicants for the job position without having to go through all the applications.   

A CV should be thought of as brand promotion or picking out an outfit for a special occasion, so it needs to include the following:

  • A resume header – a part that contains your name, cell phone number, email address, a link to your LinkedIn profile, and your current job position. Most employers would like to know more about your personality; they would go through social media accounts, so it is advisable to add the social media platforms the applicant uses depending on the job applied for.  
Lungelo Felix Ngongoma

 

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Job position: Writer (Right for Education Africa)

*It is optional to add a photo

 

  • Resume summary, this entails a short introduction of the candidate and the strengths. Candidates must use simple words or less jargon, using the KISS guideline “Keep It Short and Simple”. The choice of words must be carefully considered to grab the employer’s attention and make them want to read more about the candidate. 
A creative online writer and a freelance newspaper writer with five years of experience, I believe that telling stories to society is a way to connect with readers and solve issues they may face. Because of my excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, I can easily adapt to any situation and work alone or with little supervision. I can meet deadlines on time; I am goal driven and a very good team player. 

 

  • Work experience is a keystone of the resume. Most employers look at this section very delicately; it must be written in chronological order, starting with the candidate’s current company if they are employed. The position must be on top, name of the company, year of employment, and list six points of the responsibilities done on the position with punchy verbs. And this work experience must be tailored to the position you are applying for.
Store Supervisor

Cash Crusaders, Amanzimtoti

August 2022- Current

  • Organizing and setting staff schedules for the day.
  • Nurturing staff with shop products and protocols, ensuring they are equipped and ready to assist customers. 
  • Issue cash floats to the buyers and cashier for the daily trade.
  • Managing hourly cash drop to the safe.
  • Housekeeping and merchandising the shop floor to the standards of Cash Crusaders.
  • Handling customer inquiries. 

  • Education is another important element on a resume but not too important to be in chronological order if the applicant is a school leaver. So, in other words, if the applicant is a student, they can put their education information before the work experience if they have worked somewhere or volunteered in a company. A school leaver would have to write their high school education, the school’s name, the year matriculated, and subjects passed.  If the candidate is a graduate or a student at a university or college, they must mention the institution, the name of the degree, and the start and end date. 
Diploma (Journalism), February 2020-2022

Rosebank college  

  • Skills – Before selecting a skill to add to your resume, research the skills needed for the applied job. It is a good approach to mix soft and hard skills; it could be between 5-10 skills. 

 

Creative: I can turn any ordinary thing into a masterpiece

Leadership: Teach and mentor members

Sales: Sales are driven by making sure customers meet their needs.

Software: Microsoft Word, Excel,  

Communication: Combined with my listening skills, my communication skill is high, being able to communicate with customers through social media and face-face. 

  • Awards and Acknowledgements: In this section, a candidate may include awards and acknowledgements they have achieved within their work experience or during their studies. 
  • References: These are people that an employer can call for a reference regarding the candidate’s professional background information to learn more about a candidate’s work ethic. The reference list includes a name, position, and contact details.
Steven Cape

Regional manager

Right for Education Africa

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The candidate might attach documents on their resume and certificates of achievements relevant to the position applied for. It is very important to make sure that the resume contains all relevant information, grammar, and spelling free. They are websites with templates that can be used to structure proper resumes, for example, Microsoft Word and other online websites. 

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