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CV Supporting Documents

CV Supporting Documents

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📋 Part 1: Types of Supporting Documents

1. Check all the documents that would support a CV application:

NCEA Level 2 Certificate

Academic transcript

Your favourite photo

Reference letter from a teacher

First aid certificate

Your diary entries

Work experience certificate

2. Why are verified (certified) documents important? Circle the best answer:

They look more professional

They prove authenticity and trustworthiness

They are required by law

They cost more money

3. List three types of supporting documents you might need for a CV:

📁 Part 2: Organising Documents

4. You have the following documents to organise. Number them 1-6 in the order you would arrange them in a folder (1 = first, 6 = last):

_____ Reference letter from previous employer

_____ NCEA Level 1 Certificate

_____ Academic transcript (most recent)

_____ First aid certificate

_____ NCEA Level 2 Certificate

_____ Driver's licence (copy)

5. Explain your reasoning for the order you chose above:
6. What digital tools could you use to organise your CV documents? Give two examples:

👥 Part 3: Choosing Referees

7. Match each referee type with the most appropriate situation:
1. Previous employer
2. Teacher/tutor
3. Sports coach
4. Family friend
A. Academic scholarship application
B. Sports-related job application
C. Retail job application
D. Character reference only
8. What qualities make a good referee? Check all that apply:

They know you well professionally or academically

They are your best friend

They are reliable and trustworthy

They can speak positively about your skills

They are famous

They are relevant to the job you're applying for

9. Complete this sentence: "I chose this person as my referee because ________________"

💭 Part 4: Reflection and Application

10. You're applying for a part-time job at a local café. Fill in the blanks with appropriate supporting documents:

For this application, I would include my _____________ to show I've completed secondary education, my _____________ certificate to show I can handle food safely, and a reference from my _____________ who can speak about my reliability and work ethic.

11. How would you respectfully approach someone to be your referee? Write a brief outline:
12. Why is it important to have your supporting documents organised and ready before applying for jobs?
13. Create a simple checklist of supporting documents you would need for your ideal job:

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