Why do graduates write very poor cvs?
I got one today.And no I am not the HR,I can only recommend 'if there's a vacancy'
One look at the handwriting on the envelope and I knew this was an epic fail.
The company name was spelt wrong,the commas and fullstops all at wrong places.
Seems as though the owner wrote it hurriedly.
Well,I proceeded to open it and the handwriting was almost gothic.
This is a job application letter not an Fb chat thing for christ's sake.Use the right fonts and colour!
The tone of the letter didn't depict a 'hungry for job' person.It was don't care attitude.
I looked at the qualifications>> Degree in International studies,Makerere university.
The name Makerere always reminds me of MK.
I wondered to myself 'when did makerere lose it?
I went through the CV and the only notable thing was the name Makerere, but the quality of the cv was something else.
I have seen great and mighty cvs but when they come for practical interviews they fail miserably.
Many graduates IMO know theory,but cannot express themselves. Others come for interviews ready with prepared 'professional answers' then get confused when asked a very simple ,unprofessional and silly question.
Why is this so with the graduates? cz I have realised those who never graduated seem to know better and easily pass.
"The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.