Build a CV That Gets You Hired
Stop sending the same CV everywhere. Learn to target your CV to any New Zealand job ad, build it section by section as you go, then download a professional CV and a matching cover letter.
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guided lessons
short chapters, job ad to finished CV
steps from rough notes to a PDF
documents you download: CV and cover letter
A generic CV gets lost. A targeted one gets read.
Employers often have a stack of applications and only minutes for each. The CV that clearly fits the job is the one that makes the shortlist.
A CV builder sits inside the course
As you learn each section, you write your own. You finish with a polished CV and a matching cover letter, both ready to send.
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Jot down your notes
Type rough notes or keywords for each section. The wording can wait.
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Polish in one tap
A helper rewrites your notes into clear, professional New Zealand English, with no fluff.
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Download your CV
Add your details and an optional photo, then download a clean, professionally formatted PDF.
Five short chapters, twenty-three lessons
From reading a job ad to a finished, targeted CV, one clear step at a time. Tap a chapter to see what it covers.
Most of the work is targeting your CV to the job
- Understand the job you want, 3 lessons
- Decode the job advertisement, 6 lessons
- Build the foundations, 3 lessons
- Target your CV to the job, 7 lessons
- Finish and deliver, 4 lessons
Anyone applying for work in New Zealand
Writing your first CV and not sure what to put on it. The course starts from scratch.
Moving into a new industry and needing to show how your experience still fits.
Refreshing an old CV, or tailoring it properly for a role you really want.
By the end, you will be able to
- Read any job ad and pull out what to target.
- Write a strong, honest personal statement.
- Describe your experience with real impact.
- Lay your CV out cleanly, the NZ way.
- Choose suitable referees and a good photo.
- Write a targeted cover letter for the role.
- Download a finished CV and cover letter as PDFs.
Common questions
How do I write a CV that gets me a job in New Zealand?
You target it to the role. This course shows you how to read a job ad, then shape each part of your CV around what that employer is asking for, and you build your CV as you go.
Do I need a photo on my CV?
No. A photo is never required on a New Zealand CV. If you choose to add one, the course shows you how to take a good head-and-shoulders shot, and you can add it to your CV at the end.
What if I don't have much work experience?
That's fine. The course starts from the basics and helps you highlight skills, training, volunteering and life experience. It suits a first CV or a career change.
Do I really finish with a real CV?
Yes. You draft and polish each section inside the course, then download a clean, professionally formatted CV as a PDF, ready to send to employers or upload to job sites.
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Start now and finish with a targeted, professional CV and cover letter, built inside the course as you learn.
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