competency-based CV - New Zealand Customs Service

Gathering the factsThe first place to start when putting together a CV is to gather the information you may want toinclude.Some useful places to look for inspiration and information: Job descriptions for all the positions you have held. Copies of completed performance reviews and appraisals. Any specific annual objectives that have been set and achieved. Projects or one-off tasks you may have been involved in. Letters of appreciation or commendation you have received. Letters of reference from previous roles, or from attendance at training courses.What to includeThere are some standard headings that can help to sort the information you present in yourCV.Personal details Name Address Telephone (private) Telephone (business) Email Fax numberYour contact information must be correct. If you do not want to be contacted at work, do notinclude your work telephone number or email (particularly if it is not confidential). Whenproviding only after-hours details, be sure to specify this so that a prospective employerdoesn’t get frustrated ringing all day with no reply! Similarly do not include your private emailaddress if you do not check your email daily. Citizenship/Resident Status Date of Birth Marital Status Number of children IWI Affiliation6