CV and cover letter creation

CV (1-2 Pages)

1: Contact details, name, number, address, email, linked in, website

2: Academic History and achievements.
3: Previous work experiences and personal qualities
4: Awards, Hobbies etc
5: Referees
-Page numbers

Don'ts
-Age
-Ethnicity
-Religion
-Marital Status
-Gender

Cover Letter (1 Page)
1: Contact Detail

2: Date
3: Person being addressed
 - Dear ___________
4: Re: (Regarding) Position inquiry/ job detail

5: Introduce yourself 
 - What you are currently doing/studying, give degree and place of study
 6: Declare why you are writing 
 - I am interested in ... position. I am applying to COMPANY in particular because of ... I believe I would be able to contribute through ... I am interested in PROJECT... etc 
fit in with company culture and interests. 

 - Why you want to work for them, Demonstrate how you have done research on their company to show interest. 

 - State what you can offer the company, state relevant skills and experiences related to the position, give links or examples,

-State personal attributes, work ethic, etc.

- state what you wish to get out of the job. Paid / Unpaid internships, availability, part time, full time, 

-conclude information and reference CV // referees 

-thank for time and consideration of the application. 

- Yours sincerely, NAME. 

-avoid casual language, attention to spelling and grammar, uniform font sizing and font, 

-page number if applicable
-Don't staple // use paperclips

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