CV is an abbreviation of the Latin term Curriculum Vitae, which means “a course of one’s professional life.” It is an official document that summarizes a person’s education, work experience, skills, and achievements. A well-prepared CV presents your information clearly, professionally, and in a way that attracts employers or educational institutions.
CV Structure: How to Write in the Best Order
Your CV should be:
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Written in a clear and easily understandable order
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Structured consistently and attractively
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Use capital letters, bold, italics, or underline to emphasize important sections
Formatting Tips:
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List information in reverse chronological order (most recent first)
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Place important details at the top or left side of the page
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Align job titles, institutions, or awards to the left, and the corresponding dates to the right
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Include a footer with your name and page number to make tracking easier
Key Sections of a CV
1. CV Heading Include:
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Full name
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Email address
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Postal address (one only)
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Phone number
2. Education List your degrees or certificates starting from the most recent. Include:
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Name of institution, city, and region
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Type of degree/certificate and major course
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Month and year of graduation (or expected graduation)
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Thesis title and supervisor (if required)
3. Relevant Experience List positions that demonstrate your skills. You can categorize experience into groups such as Research, Teaching, or Administration. For each position, include:
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Job title, organization name, city, and region
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Dates of employment
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Summary of responsibilities, achievements, and contributions
4. Publications Provide full references of your publications: articles, books, research reports, or brochures you have authored or contributed to. Use an academic format accepted in your field.
5. Presentations List professional presentations (oral or poster), including the topic, conference name, date, location, and a brief description if necessary.
6. Honors and Awards Include:
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Academic scholarships, research grants, or professional awards
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Professional or teaching honors
7. References 3–5 appropriate referees are sufficient. If the job advertisement requires references, provide them on a separate sheet.
How to Write Your Experience
Do not just list your duties—clearly explain what you did, your achievements, and your contributions. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your value to the employer or institution..
SAMPLE 1
CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
1. PERSONAL PARTICULARS
First Name :
Middle Name :
Sur Name :
Sex :
Birthdate : 01.June.2001
Nationality : Tanzanian
Religion : Christian (Roman Catholic) /Islamic
Permanent address : Kilosa, Morogoro
Current address : Temeke, Dar es Salaam
Personal E-mail :
Personal contact(s) : 061………………..
Next of kin name :
Next of kin contact : +255 622 3………………
2. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
| Year | Institution | Awards |
| 2021-2024 | University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM-DUCE) | Bachelor of Arts with education (BAED) – Geography and Political Science |
| 2019-2021 | Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) | |
| 2015-2018 | Certificate of secondary Education (CSE) | |
| 2008-2014 | Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) |
3. WORKING EXPERIENCE
| Year | Institution | Position Held |
| July, 2023-September, 2023 | Field Teacher | |
| July,2022 -September, 2022 | Field Teacher |
4. OTHER COURSES ATTENDED
- Basic Computer Application Training – 28 March 2023 to 31 May 2023 (VETA Chang’ombe)
- JKT Course at Makutupora (834KJ) June 2020 to Sept 2023
- Driving course – Jan 2023-Merch 2023 (VETACHANGO’OMBE)
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- I was a leader since ordinary level education up to university level
- I was a member and leader in 21st Teacher leaders club (TLC) at Udsm-Duce
- I was a member of Anti-corruption club(DUACC) at Udsm-Duce
- I was a member of Gender club at Udsm-Duce
6. HOBBIES
- Reading books
- Listening gospel songs
7. REFEREES
1. Name :
Position : Director/Manager
Place : Udsm-Duce
Email :
Phone number : 071-………..
Current address: 2329 Dar es Salaam
2. Name :
Position : Lecturer
Place :
Email :
Phone number: 065………..
Current address: 2329 Dar es Salaam
3. Name : Mr
Position : Academic master
Place: :
E-mail :
Current address: Kilosa, Morogoro
Declaration
I am …………………………………………………. hereby certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the information given in this curriculum vitae correctly describes my personality, qualifications and experience.
SIGNATURE………………………………………. DATE………………………………
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