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Building a Strong CV for Jobs Across Africa

By Bonga Jobs

Make your CV easier for recruiters to scan while showing the experience that matters for the role.

Start with a targeted profileOpen with a two- or three-line summary that names your profession, strongest capability, and relevant sector. Replace broad claims such as hardworking with evidence, such as managing a support queue, coordinating field teams, or improving a process.Turn duties into resultsFor each recent role, describe the problem, your action, and the outcome. Use honest figures only when you can explain how they were measured. If exact figures are unavailable, describe scope with concrete details such as team size, locations served, or systems used.Keep the document usableUse clear headings, consistent dates, readable formatting, and a professional email address. Put the most relevant experience first and remove old details that do not support the target role. Save a PDF with a simple filename and check it on a phone before sending.