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The cause of unemployment has always been directed at areas such as low infrastructure, low standard of education, incompetent teachers, and the rest of it, but today, all the aforementioned is the least of the causes of unemployment.

For instance, an individual who goes through tertiary institution with a  "First Class" or a "Second Class" degree expects to get a job immediately, whilst forgetting that there are things to look out for before getting a job and after getting the job.

Every job seeker should ask himself or herself this question: "Am I employable?" If you can answer this question correctly, then you are good to go, but before you go, do you know what the employer is looking out for? You see......

The ability to develop an effective resume/CV matters a lot. Your CV is an advertising tool and what it advertises is YOU. If you can write an excellent CV, then you have successfully marketed yourself in  absentia and you stand a chance of being called for an interview.

Some of the techniques used in CV writing include using short bullet points, honest and accurate sentences to describe your work experience, tailoring your resume for the exact position you are applying for, etc. For instance, exclude work experience that is not relevant to the position you are applying for. Use action verbs to describe your qualifications and work experience. Do not discuss salary history in your CV. Keep your CV free from grammatical and spelling errors. Have your CV proof-read by someone else.

Until next time......

- Chigere Chantal (@chigerechantal / chigerechantal@yahoo.com)