The current recession in South Africa is challenging graduates who are trying to get a job like never before. But despite the economic downturn, in most cases the only thing standing between you and getting a job is a kick-ass CV.
The problem is that when a couple of hundred CV’s fall on one desk, chances are you will vanish into the background. So the challenge then is to present a concise, creative (in our cases) and compelling CV that will have your potential employer Skyping you immediately.
If you’re struggling to get your head around exactly what needs to be included in your CV, The Site, an online guide to the ‘real’ world for students, can help you here.
Once you have the basics, it’s all down to a little creative flair. But don’t go too wild. For creative careers such as design and photography, start a blog and use your website as your CV.
Nothing beats a great personality either. And a little bit of risk-taking: Walk into the offices of that ‘wonder job’ you want and ask: Do you have any openings? Remember to smile!
-Marcelle Machlachlan
