Part 1: CV Analysis

WALT: Identify the purpose and key features of a CV

Success Criteria: I can explain how a CV helps employers and identify effective features

Sample CV - Jordan Williams

Contact: jordan.w@email.com | 021 555 0123 | Auckland
Profile: Year 11 student seeking weekend café work. Reliable, friendly and experienced in customer service through school fundraising events.
Education: Auckland Secondary College (2023-present)
Skills: Cash handling, teamwork, communication, food safety certificate
Experience: Volunteer - School canteen (2024), Babysitting for whānau (2023-present)
Interests: Basketball team captain, guitar, cooking
Referees: Ms Smith (Careers Adviser) - j.smith@school.ac.nz

Job Matching Activity

Job Advertisement: "Recreation Centre Assistant wanted. Weekend work supervising children's activities. Must be reliable, energetic and good with people. Sports experience preferred."

Job Requirement	Your Relevant Evidence	Strong Action Verb
Good with people	_________________________	_____________
Sports experience	_________________________	_____________
Reliable	_________________________	_____________

Part 2: Create Your CV

WALT: Select relevant skills and experiences for a particular job using professional language

Success Criteria: I can organise a clear CV with accurate information tailored to a specific job

Choose a job that interests you (café assistant, retail helper, sports coach, etc.) and draft your one-page CV below. Include experiences from school, whānau, community, hobbies and volunteering - paid work is not required!

Your CV Draft

Contact Details: (Use fictional details for privacy)

Profile: (2-3 sentences about yourself and the job you want)

Education:

Skills: (List 4-6 relevant skills)

Experience/Community Involvement: (School roles, volunteering, caring for whānau, cultural groups, etc.)

Achievements/Interests:

Referees: (Use fictional names or "Available on request")

 Part 3: Peer Review and Reflection

WALT: Give and use constructive feedback to improve a CV

Success Criteria: I can use feedback to make at least one meaningful improvement

Peer Review Checklist

Swap CVs with a partner and complete this checklist. Give specific, helpful feedback.

Relevance: Does the CV suit their chosen job?

Organisation: Is it clear and easy to read?

Evidence: Are claims specific and realistic?

Accuracy: Is spelling and grammar correct?

Presentation: Does it look professional?

Yes Mostly Needs work Yes Mostly Needs work Yes Mostly Needs work Yes Mostly Needs work Yes Mostly Needs work

Final Reflection

Extension Activity: Adapt your CV for a different job. Explain which three sections you would change and why. What interview questions might an employer ask based on your CV? Write your answer in your books to show Miss.