Create a great CV: Mini-series

CVs, Cover Letter & Applications

Once you have updated your CV using our CV Mini-series resources, UCT students may book an appointment for a review on MyCareer, and upload their improved CV. Consider what you are applying for and make sure your CV speaks to the requirements.

CV Mini-series: Own your CV [ A series on every aspect of creating a CV in video, slide and text only formats ]
- Episode 1: General Overview, Layout, Format and Language [QT Video, PDF Slide version, Text version]
- Episode 2: Name, Contact, Personal Profile, Education and Training [QT Video, PDF Slide version, Text version]
- Episode 3: Activities and Work Experience [QT Video, PDF Slide version, Text version]
- Episode 4: The Skills Section [QT Video, PDF Slide version, Text version]
- Episode 5: Interests, Additional Information, and Referees [QT Video, PDF Slide version, Text version]
- Episode 6: Tailor your CV to Beat the Bots [QT Video, PDF Slide version, Text version
Writing Strong CV and Cover Letters - Documents

If you prefer to use pdf's as your support source for writing strong CVs and cover letters, use the takeaway sheets below. As long as you make an effort to use the resources before you book your CV and Cover letter review slot with a careers advisor.