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Your personal history.  \nWhy is your CV important?  \nMany job advertisements ask for a CV to be attached to your application form. You can also take your CV with you to your job interview.  \nRemember that your CV will be one of many others and it should convince the employer that you are the right person for the job.  \nIf possible, have your CV typed or write it neatly in block letters. It might be to your benefit if you read up as much as possible on what CV’s should look like. Examples of CVs can be found in books in the library or bookstore and also on the Internet. Only attach copies of your original documents to your CV. You can also include a photograph of yourself if you want to. Make sure there is no spelling or typing mistakes in your CV. Keep a few copies of your CV for future use.  \nNowadays, employers prefer to see what the job applicant’s career/professional goals are upfront, so include a part that covers your personal career goals at the beginning of the CV-this will help the employer to immediately know what type of person the job applicant is. Do not copy and paste from the Internet though, but write your own professional/career goals. Remember that the employer may ask you to cite examples of behaviour in the interview as to why you say you can for example manage conflict well (see example below) . Only include skills and qualities that you really possess.  \nAlso remember that employers will not read too long CVs, but that a well-organised one where they can immediately see whether you have the necessary skills required by the job you are applying for, will make a much better impression. Divide the information up in 1) career goal, 2) personal information, 3) education, qualifications and skills, 4) languages, 5) career history, 6) personal interests, 7) positions of responsibility held, 8) prizes andawards and 9) references. You can also find proposals for other presentations of your CV in books in the library/bookstore or on internet. Do not use the same CV for every job you are applying for-change your CV so that those work goals and skills that are relevant for the job you are applying for, comes out more strongly.  \nHere is an example of a CV:  \nCURRICULUM VITAE OF THABO JOHN MAESELA  \nMy career goals:  \nI would like to work in an organization where I can use my qualifications in Accountancy. I aim to become the Manager of Finance of a well-reputed organisation within 5-10 years. The job I am applying for is a good opportunity for me to work actively and productively in my field of expertise and apply my skills. 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(Copies of certificates attached) .  \nPost-Matric qualifications: Accountancy Diploma obtained at Rosebank College. (Copy of Diploma attached) .  \nLanguages:  \nSpeak: Northern Sotho (good), English (good), Afrikaans (fair), Zulu (fair) .  \nRead: Northern Sotho (good), English (good), Afrikaans (good), Zulu (good) .  \nWrite: Northern Sotho (good), English (good), Afrikaans (fair), Zu","cbCaitP0lhKTpVmg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitP0lhKTpVmg","pdf",149378,"English","# Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)\n## What is a Curriculum Vitae?\n## Why is your CV important?\n## How to prepare your CV\n## What to include and how to structure it\n## Example CV: Thabo John Maesela","[{\"question\":\"What is a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and what should it communicate?\",\"answer\":\"A Curriculum Vitae is the story of your life—your personal history. 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