HOW TO CREATE A GOOD CV
KEY SKILLS:
To help you with some key skills that you may have, we have created a list of some of the most common skills that you may have. It doesn’t matter if you have not been employed before, you will still have some of these skills to go on your CV.
To organize travel to the other side of the world, requires a lot of Attention to Detail – Go add that to your Key Skills!
Choose around 6 of these to add to your CV under Key Skills:
| Good communication skills | Good work ethic | Honest |
| Time Management Skills | Good leadership skills | Dependability |
| Creativity | Project Management skills | Empathy |
| Customer Service | Quick Learner | Flexibility |
| Attention to detail | Resilient | Counselling |
| Adaptability | Teamwork skills | Mentoring |
| Friendly | Creative thinking | Public Speaking |
| Conflict Resolution | Business Development | Willingness to Learn |
| Problem Solving | Confident | Trustworthy |
HARD SKILLS (Job specific abilities or knowledge learnt through education or training):
If you had a job in your home country, add the skills gained through that employment.
IT/MEDIA:
| Microsoft Word proficient |
Video Editor | Excel proficient | Digital Literacy | One Note | Web Development | PowerPoint | Copywriting |
| Social Media Marketing | Adobe Creative Cloud | CRM platforms | Coding Language | Content Creation | Data Analysis | Search Engine Optimization | Graphic Design |
OTHER:
| Accounting | Book keeping | Project Management | Patient care | Automotive |
Carpentry | Plumbing | Nursing | Real Estate Agent | Interior Designer |
EXAMPLES:
Below are some common roles that people have done; I have included some examples of what you could add to your CV
| Roles | Soft skills | Role duties |
Waitress/ Waiter Experience | Communication Customer Service Teamwork Problem Solving Management Multi-tasking Time Management Positive Attitude Presentation skills | Cash handling at end of shift Cleaning tables Taking food orders Preparation of food Engaging with customers Complaint Handling |
| Shop Assistant | Customer Service Sales Interpersonal Communication Retail Time Management Creativity Product Knowledge Team Work Attention to detail | Processing deliveries Notifying customers of orders Assisting customers with purchase Providing exceptional customer service Solving complaints Keeping the store stocked Balancing cash register Demonstrating how product works Greeting guests Operating POS machine Process refunds Training of new staff Stock take |
| Barista | Sales Communication Customer Service Cleanliness Efficiency Attention to detail | Product Knowledge Quality Beverages Ensure clean environment Customer Specifications Customer rapport Handling of food |
| Childcare | Active Listening Childcare Experience Critical Thinking Hygiene Communication Compassion Self-control and Patience Early Childhood Education Lesson Planning Interactive Learning Enthusiastic Monitoring skills | Educate and care for children. Help prepare meals Tidy up and give medicines Change nappies. Plan daily programs Learning Experiences and routines for children. Make or adapt learning resources. Helping with homework |
CV Header:
- Add your NZ phone number only
- Add your address in New Zealand – if staying in Hostel add Hostel Address.
- Do not include a photo
- Do not add Date of Birth
- Do not add Language
Education:
- Only include your most recent education
- Do not include the primary school you attended.
Summary (Example):
I am currently in New Zealand on a 1 year Working Holiday Visa from the Germany. I have just finished High School and want to experience working in New Zealand. I have experience working in the tourism industry in Germany but am keen to give anything a try. I am highly motivated, passionate about the outdoors and love a challenge. I have an excellent level of English.
Hobbies:
Hobbies is whatever you are enjoying doing in your spare time
| Swimming | Horse riding |
| Travelling | Skiing |
Crochet | Sewing |
| Cricket | Scrapbooking |
| Surfing | Writing |
| Knitting | Socialising |
| Reading | Snowboarding |
| Tramping | Rugby |
Chess | Cooking |
| Knitting | Blogging |
References:
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