Module 8- Jordan

Customising CV and Cover letter

Now that we learnt how to find jobs, how to create your CV and Cover letter its time to fit it all together. In this module, you will learn:

1- What is customisation?

2- How to understand the job description?

3- How do you customise your CV and Cover letter and email based on a job description?

In this module you will learn how to customise your CV and Cover letter based on a real job description. We will be using the CV and Cover letter templates provided in this toolkit and the CV and Cover letters we created together in in the videos of Module 3.Link opens in a new window

We will also learn how to customise an email sent to a potential employer when sending your job application through email.

🧰How does customisation look like on my CV & Cover letter?

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Think about it first: What do you think customisation is and what does it look like on your CV and Cover letter or even email application?

Tap each row to see the difference between a generic and a customised application.

Greeting ⌄

Not customised

Dear hiring manager,

Customised

Dear Mr. Mahmood. Or Dear Marketing manager

Opening line ⌄

Not customised

I am interested in the job in your company.

Customised

I am interested in the marketing assistant job in Company ABC.

Interest in organisation ⌄

Not customised

I believe in your company mission.

Customised

I strongly believe in Company ABC’s mission of connecting professionals with jobs all over the world.

Job interest ⌄

Not customised

I am looking for a job where I can use my marketing skills.

Customised

I am looking for a job where I can use my marketing skills which include communication and content creation, specifically in companies which sell educational services.

Skills ⌄

Not customised

I have creative skills

Customised

I have creative skills which include social media content creation skills on Facebook and Instagram including video and photo creation and editing.

Even if you have a really good CV do not send it to all companies and jobs you want. Instead, customise it by changing and amending the really good CV for the specific job description and company you are applying for.

It is important that you watch Module 8 videosLink opens in a new window in addition to reading all the module details and sections, as the videos will provide practical examples of how to customise your CV and Cover letter based on a real job description.

Start with section 8.1: What is customisation?

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