These learning resources will help you to analyze a vacancy announcement and know whether you should apply for it. They also focus on the very important aspect of your application:

creating your e-recruitment profile/CV, including your duties and achievements to present yourself as a qualified and unique candidate. Lastly, this course will teach you to translate your experience into an effective cover letter.

Click on the links below to know more:

Preparing Applications: Building an effective CV and LinkedIn profile (1)

A Curriculum Vitae (CV), also known as a resume, is a fundamental part of recruitment processes. Even in online applications like the P11 you will be required to list what you have done in the past. The challenge is how to do this in a short space, in a way which provides the reader a good understanding of what your experience is, and in which you can stand out as a candidate. In this webinar Ms. Rosie Innes will take you step by step on the process behind building an effective CV.



Preparing Applications: Building an effective CV and LinkedIn profile (2)

Part 2 of the webinar guides you further on the process of building an effective CV and LinkedIn profile that presents the best of your skills and experience. 



Writing a CV
 

This online self-study course will explain what you need to include in your CV, the problems you may face and how to present your finished CV.  You will also learn the importance of tailoring your CV to each specific role.  

Register on Humanitarian Leadership Academy to access the course.   



Building your job profile

In this 10-minute Ready to Go Mobile Guide, you will learn tips and best practices to create your professional job profile, resume, or curriculum vitae (CV) that will appeal to new employers and demonstrate that you are the right person for the assignment.

Register on Disaster Ready to access the course - also available in French and Arabic



InterviewReady - Email Essentials

Write emails that get read: this short course guides you through the process of writing professional emails, including tips on dos and donts, during the interview process.  

Register on Disaster Ready to access the course. 

 



Preparing a Written Application

This course from UNICEF explains the importance of researching and analysing a vacancy announcement in order to prepare an effective written application. It provides tips on how to effectively present your qualifications and highlight your competencies and talents. Additionally, learn about appropriately targeting your applications, CVs/resumes, and cover letters to a vacancy notice.



Writing effective motivation letters

Motivation letters are a fundamental part of any application process and, with either factsheets or CVs showing what you did, an opportunity to highlight why you are good candidate for this position. By showing you what role it plays in the selection process and giving you both a structure and tips on what should be included, this webinar is designed to equip you to build an effective motivation letter.

Last modified: Wednesday, 6 May 2020, 2:23 PM