A learnership is a fantastic opportunity to gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in a specific industry, which can significantly improve your employability. Just like any other job application, applying for a learnership requires a strong CV that showcases your skills, qualifications, and suitability for the role.
Do you need to apply for a learnership but don’t know how to make a CV? Here's a guide on how to make a CV for your learnership application.
Start with your personal details
This includes the classic personal details such as your name, address and contact details and email address. Make sure this information is clear and easy to read.
Ensure your contact information is accurate, as this is how employers will reach out to you if they’re interested.
Then your personal statement
A personal statement is a brief summary of your skills, experience, and achievements. It should be tailored for the learnership you're applying for and highlight that you're the best person for the job.
Keep it straight to the point and avoid using generic statements.
List all your qualifications
Do this by starting with your most recent qualification and then go backwards. Include the name of the institution, the qualification you got and the year you got it and your results.
If you're currently studying towards a qualification, include the expected date of completion.
Your work experience
Include any work experience you may have, starting from the most recent job. List the name of the company, your job title, the dates of your employment, and your responsibilities and achievements.
If you have little or no work experience, include any internships, volunteer work, or extra-curricular activities you may have been involved in.
Highlight your skills
Highlight any skills you have that are relevant to the learnership you're applying for. These could include computer skills, language proficiency, and any technical skills you have.
Since many applicants may have limited work experience, your CV should focus on your strengths and potential.
List your achievements
This isn’t a must but if you’ve got any awards or notable accomplishments you should definitely include them. This should be done in a separate section on your CV.
This will also help showcase your strengths and demonstrate your ability to succeed.
It’s important that your CV is short but to the point and show the best of you and why you should be chosen. Aim for a CV that is one to two pages long. Employers often scan CVs quickly, so make sure yours is easy to read.
A well-prepared CV can make all the difference when applying for a learnership. Focus on what makes you a great candidate, even if you don’t have extensive experience.