Are you having trouble deciding what to include in your Curriculum Vitae? Have you been sending job applications but have never been invited for an interview? In this article, we are going to summarise all the important information that your CV should consist of.

Your CV should consist of your personal information. Clearly state your full name, birthdate, contact details, residential address and driver’s licence, if you have one. Ensure that you write contact numbers that are working because you would not want to miss an important call. Also ensure that you check your emails regularly, you would not want to miss out on opportunities of a lifetime.

Another section in your Curriculum Vitae would be the education section. This is where you list all your qualifications in full, institutions where you studied and years of completion. It is also important that you mention the highest grade passed and the year of completion.

If you have any work experience, remember to include it. State the name/names of companies you have worked for and the duration you worked for a particular company. Of course , if you are applying for an internship or learnership, this section might not be necessary.

The last section of your Curriculum Vitae would be references. The references section consists of the names and contact details of people recruiters can contact to verify your academic qualifications and work experience.

Ensure that your Curriculum Vitae is not clastered. You need to write your Curriculum Vitae in a manner that is neat, organised and easy to read.