Don’t Ignore!!! SAMPLE CV & COVER LETTER FOR FRESH GRADUATES

CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) & COVER LETTER FOR FRESH GRADUATES
Writing a good CV together with a very standard cover letter is very important in securing a job to any standard company.
CV (Curriculum Vitae) is very necessary for every graduate to have because it contains details about the person and the achievements of the owner.
Cover letter is more or less an application letter written to apply for a particular post in a company/organization.
We have decided to write this in order to help Final year students, who do not know how to prepare their CV and writer a good cover letter and a fresh Graduate from the Polytechnic, Ibadan.
TIPS FOR WRITING A GOOD CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
NOTE: There are three (3) types of CV, which are listed below;
Functional CV: This explains the skills and function of the person.
Chronological CV: This explains the person and his/her work experience.
Composite CV: This is meant for Administrative and executive purpose for people applying for higher/highest position in a Company.
By this I hope every fresh graduate will be writing FUNCTIONAL CV, which will explain the skills, function and education background and show what you can do with your knowledge. Below are the rules writing functional CV;
You must not use title, (Make your name your title)
It must not be more than one (1) page (Functional CV)
Do not add any smileys/pictures
Do not fold (keep it neat in a file)
Do not photocopy (Make all your copies printed)
Avoid grammatical errors.
HOW TO WRITE FUNCTIONAL CV
NAME (with comma if it is three)
CONTACT (where you live)
PHONE NUMBER
PROFESSIONAL E-MAIL ADDRESS (Avoid using of nickname in your e-mail. For example; Cutebabe@gmail.com, or jagaban@yahoo .com, these are highly prohibited)
SEX/GENDER
MARITAL STATUS
EDUCATION (If your certificate is not ready, do not forget to write in waiting because you may be asked to present your results/certificates)
EMPLOYMENT IN DETAIL (Make sure you add Computer communication skill)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION (Not school certificate)
HOBBIES (Include 4 hobbies—2 indoor and 2 outdoor. NOTE that singing or talking or playing or meeting new people are not the hobbies expected of you to add to your CV)
REFERENCES (Not compulsory you use somebody that works in a good place, your reference must be someone that will speak good things about you, and let the person know that you have used him/her as reference)
SAMPLE OF FUNCTIONAL CV
BALOGUN DAVID
Deborah Estate, Niresa Street, Sabo area, Oyo
Phone Number: 08109443437
Email: balogundavid1000@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: To maximize and utilize the skills of professionalism for goals, desires, and objectives set by an organization with high sense of teamwork.
PERSONAL BIODATA
DATE OF BIRTH
December 2, 1997
GENDER
Male
MARITAL STATUS
Single
EDUCATION
The Polytechnic, Ibadan
2016-2017
National Diploma (ND) — In Waiting 2017
Goodnews College, Owode Area, Oyo
2012-2014
Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE)
2014
Adejare Oloyede Model High School, Oyo
2009-2011
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (JSSCE) 2011
Aatan Baptist Church Nursery and Primary School, koso Oyo 2002-2008
First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)
2008
EMPLOYMENT IN DETAIL
Blessing of The Lord Nursery and Primary School 2015
Amuludun, 99.1 FM, Moniya Ibadan 2016
Computer Communication Skill
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
APEX SOLUTION LTD. 2017
MEGARICH CONSULT & NETWORKS LTD. 2017
HOBBIES
INDOOR: Reading and Writing
OUTDOOR: Playing musical instruments, Scrabble and Draft game
REFRENCE
Rev’d Fola Balogun,
New Life Baptist Church, Sabo, Oyo.
Minister in Charge
07033133609
Mr. Wale Balogun,
Excel Photo Production, Isokun, Oyo,
C.E.O
08078687474
TIPS FOR WRITING A COVER LETTER
Use keywords. Take a careful look at the job description, noting any skills or experiences that the description notes. Try to include some of those keywords in your cover letter. This will show the employer a connection between your experiences and the job.
Focus on activities and responsibilities. In the body of your cover letter, you want to emphasize the skills and experiences that make you a good candidate. Avoid focusing on your GPA or grades, or other metrics related to college. Instead, focus on activities you did, and responsibilities you held. Maybe you had an internship, or were a leader in a school organization. These examples go beyond showing that you were a good student. They show you have what it takes to be a good employee.
Sell yourself. Avoid talking about how much you want the job; instead, focus on how you will help out the company. Emphasize ways that you can add value at the company, and why you are a good fit for them.
Show your knowledge of the company. Research the company before writing the cover letter. If possible, explain what you know about the company (or the department the job is in). Perhaps you’ve read an article about the company’s recent successes, or you’ve read and believe in the company’s mission statement. Knowledge of the company will put you a step above the competition.
Edit, edit, edit. Make sure you thoroughly read through your letter, editing any typos or grammar errors. Keep your letter short and to the point, using language that is easy to understand. Ask a friend or career coach to read it for you as well.
SAMPLE COVER LETTER EXAMPLE (for fresh graduates)
Your Contact Information
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
Email
Employer Contact Information
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Date
Dear Mr./Ms. LastName,
I am writing to apply for the position of Media Relations Assistant Manager, which I saw advertised on MediaJobs.com. ABCD is a fast-moving global institution and an outstanding communications pioneer, now poised to guide the direction of print journalism. I believe that my extensive experience in media makes me an ideal candidate for this position at your company.