Career Resource Centre

Prepare with purpose.

Practical guidance for students, graduates and early-career professionals preparing to present themselves truthfully, confidently and professionally.

CV Preparation

Make every line useful and truthful.

A strong CV gives an employer a clear summary of who you are, what you have learned and what you can contribute. Keep it concise, accurate and tailored to the opportunity.

Include

Full name and reliable contact details
Short professional profile
Education and relevant subjects
Work experience, projects or volunteering
Technical and workplace skills
References when requested

Check before sending

Dates and qualifications are accurate
Spelling and contact details are correct
Claims can be supported with evidence
Formatting is clean and consistent
The file has a professional name
Sensitive identity information is excluded

Suggested filename: Name_Surname_CV_2026.pdf

Interview Readiness

Prepare examples, not rehearsed promises.

Research the organisation and role, arrive early and prepare short examples that demonstrate how you learn, solve problems, work safely and contribute to a team.

Prepare

Why the opportunity interests you
A project or problem you worked through
An example of teamwork or responsibility
A mistake and what it taught you
Questions about the role and development

During the interview

Listen fully before answering
Speak honestly when you do not know
Use clear, specific examples
Show respect for every participant
Ask what the next step will be

Useful answer structure: Situation → Responsibility → Action → Result → Lesson.

Career Portfolios

Show evidence of how you think and grow.

A portfolio can demonstrate capability when formal experience is limited. Include only work you are permitted to share and explain your own contribution clearly.

Possible evidence

Academic or personal projects
Drawings, code, reports or calculations
Photographs of completed practical work
Certificates and verified achievements
Community or leadership activities

For every project

State the purpose and requirements
Explain your individual contribution
Describe tools and methods used
Show the result or evidence
Record lessons and improvements

Protect confidentiality: Never publish another organisation’s drawings, customer information or restricted work without written permission.

Workplace Readiness

Professional conduct begins before the first task.

Reliability, respect, safety and willingness to learn are essential in every workplace. Technical ability grows faster when it is supported by disciplined conduct.

Daily standards

Arrive prepared and on time
Follow safety rules and instructions
Ask questions when uncertain
Protect equipment and information
Communicate delays or mistakes early

Professional growth

Keep a record of learning
Accept constructive feedback
Treat everyone with dignity
Complete agreed actions
Never compromise integrity for convenience

Unanyeleti principle: Measure twice. Cut once. Deliver excellence.

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