competency-based CV - New Zealand Customs Service

CONTENTSThe application process:................................................................................................4Preparing your CV .........................................................................................................5 Why do we need a CV?...................................................................................5 Types of CV ....................................................................................................5Chronological ..........................................................................................................5Functional/results oriented......................................................................................5 Gathering the facts..........................................................................................6What to include .......................................................................................................6Personal details ......................................................................................................6Work history ............................................................................................................7Education and training ............................................................................................8Skills .......................................................................................................................8Interests and hobbies..............................................................................................9Referees .................................................................................................................9What are competencies?.............................................................................................10What is the difference between competencies and competence?...............................10How are competencies used to measure competence? ..............................................11How can competencies add value to the organisation?...............................................11Putting it all together....................................................................................................12 Job and skill gap analysis worksheet ............................................................ 131. Job title ................................................................................................................. 132. Department........................................................................................................... 133. Date advertised .................................................................................................... 134. Recruitment contract ............................................................................................ 135. Selection criteria................................................................................................... 136. What objectives or impressions do I want to achieve in this first contact? ........... 147. Questions to ask the employer ............................................................................. 14 Format tips .................................................................................................... 15 Sample CV format......................................................................................... 16(Suggestion only – not required)..................................................................................16 Jane Blogg’s curriculum vitae........................................................................ 16Employment history ..............................................................................................16Education and training ..........................................................................................172