biafranqueen: List your skills that you learned in NYSC or ever volunteer for church/student body this is a functional resume
OBJECTIVE
A position in Finance and Banking that will utilize my strong analytically and interpersonal skills, as well as can be effectively utilized to improve operations and contribute to company profits.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
*Experienced in budgeting, financial planning, and donation solicitation
*Well-developed organizational skills
*Able to accept responsibility and delegate where needed
*Personable and work well with all types of personalities
*Loyal, driven, honest, and committed to a job well done
*Proven negotiation abilities
*Highly articulate, effective communicator

EDUCATION & TRAINING

BS Political Science (International Business concentration) Ikega University, Ikega May 2012
Leadership Training -Nigeria Youth Service Corp July 2011
Volunteer Orientation- Motherless Baby Home

SPECIAL SKILLS
Language- Fluent in Igbo and and French
Computer- MS Office, MS Excel, Outlook, Internet Research

RELEVANT SKILLS
*Collecting and recording statistical and confidential information
*Extremely sociable and able to put visitors at ease
*Highly Skilled at solving customer relations problems
*Data entry, with exceptionally fast and accurate typing

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Supervisor 2011-2012
Nigerian Youth Service Corp, Nigeria
*Accepted the challenge to supervise team members during special projects


Math Tutor 2009-2011
Self- Employed
* Assisted students failing in math to pass exams


List anything you have done paid and unpaid and if you have any recommendations from professors that always helps.

ighoosagie:
1)Only ur highest education certificate is relivant no need of writing from primary sch. 2)Referes should not b included, 3)it must not b more than a page

ighoosagie:
1)Only ur highest education certificate is relivant no need of writing from primary sch. 2)Referes should not b included, 3)it must not b more than a page

ighoosagie:
1)Only ur highest education certificate is relivant no need of writing from primary sch. 2)Referes should not b included, 3)it must not b more than a page

biafranqueen: While working in human resources for a multi- national company I see good candidates fall through the cracks because of unprofessional resumes. I have listed the information below and will add a sample for your visual learning. Always remember to check your spelling and grammar and have someone check over your resume before sending it out.

1.Job target-
Place the job target at the top of your resume, right after your contact information. This may change according to the job you are applying for.The first place you begin to establish a professional brand is with your Target Job Title, where you consciously decide on a job that best allows you to package your skill-sets an create a professional brand.
2. Always have a Performance Profile or Career Summary-
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Performance Profile

Strategic communications professional with five years experience developing effective, high impact, and cost effective media outreach plans for consumer, business, and policy audiences in media, entertainment, and technology practice areas.

3.Core Competencies Section-
List your skills in keywords example; Strategic Planning-Team building & Leadership- Management-Full-Cycle Project Management etc;

4. Never put salary on resume if they request the information put it in the cover letter.

5. Keep your resume focused and relevant to the job you are trying to land.
6. Emphasize Your Achievements-
Make your achievements, problem solving skills, and professional behavioral profile the focus of your resume.

Double check your contact information 1 out of 10 applicants give us incorrect information to contact them. Any questions feel free to ask. I will also post the 10 most common questions asked in an interview and how to answer to get the job.

Mightyodi: biafraqueen, thanxo much for ur post u ve been a blessin, plz i need to get somethin clear, can u send a soft copy of cvand cover page to my email promiseodiakaose@gmail.com or drop ur number with me, mine is 08038110853, i will really appreciate it God bless you

omidan21:

most informative thread ever.abegooh please biko help a sister out with CV templates.omidan21@yahoo.com

isidollarboy: @ biafranqueen, I would be glad if u could send me. a copy of a cv /resume for me to cross reference mine. I have no working experience ..this is my email isidollarboy10@gmail.com .

guytano: this is a beautiful thread. i was just wondering if it is okay to type a cover letter on the body of the mail or must it be an attachment like the CV?

cman77: @biafraqueen.pls hw best can sm1 approach companies for internship positions or working for free.ie witout bin paid.cud it b going to d company or via email? Or both or any oda.pls reply.