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Your next step.
A CV you’re proud to send.

Put your skills and experience into a clear, well-organised CV. Follow the steps, choose a layout and download your copy.

Free to use · No account needed · Word & print-to-PDF

Writing your first CV?

School projects, volunteering and helping in a family business all count. Add something you’ve done and explain your part in it.

Start with what you know.School projects, helping at home, volunteering and informal work can all show what you bring. Use real examples, in your own words.

Off by default. On a shared computer, leave this off.

Your details

How can an employer reach you?

Use a professional emailSomething like name.surname@gmail.com. Avoid nicknames — employers notice.
Keep your ID number off your CVOnly share it once a real employer asks for it on an official form. This protects you from scams.

About me

Introduce yourself in 2–3 sentences. Say what you can do and the kind of work you’re looking for.

Need help getting started?Answer these, tap "Create a starting draft", then make it your own.

Education

Most recent first. Matric, short courses and LookUp SA training all count.

Don't forget your LookUp SA traininge.g. "LookUp SA — Financial Literacy & Workplace Readiness programme, 2026".

Experience

Jobs, volunteering, piece jobs, your own hustle, church or school roles.

No formal work experience yet?Helped at a spaza shop? Did hair from home? Coached kids at church? Sold sweets at school? You can include those activities too.
Start each line with an action wordServed, Helped, Organised, Sold, Managed, Cleaned, Created. Put each duty on a new line.

Skills & languages

Tap everything you can honestly do.

Speaking more than one language is a skill.Many employers in KZN need staff who speak isiZulu and English.

References

People who can vouch for you — a teacher, mentor, coach or past boss. Not family.

Always ask firstCall your reference and ask permission before you put their number on your CV.

Download your CV

Final check before you send it out.

    Make each application count.Check your contact details, match your real skills to the role, and read your CV aloud before sending.
    Opening your CVIt's an A4 Word document (.docx). It opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or the free WPS Office app on your phone. To send it as a PDF, open it and choose Save as / Export → PDF.
    Before you send itName the file properly, e.g. Thandeka-Ngcobo-CV.docx, and write a short, polite email — never send a CV with an empty email.

    Your CV is created in your browser. Draft saving is optional and uses this device only.

    Your style is included in Word and PDF. For application portals, Corporate keeps a simple reading order.

    Live previewA4 portrait — A guide to your layout. Check the downloaded file before sending.
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