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How to create a CV using your Jobseeker profile

Use the CV builder to create a CV using the information in your Jobseeker profile. Keep your profile up to date so you get the most out of your CV.

CV Builder coming soon

We’re still working on this feature.  You’ll be able to create a CV from your profile soon.

What you need to do

Before you create a CV using the CV builder, make sure your Jobseeker profile is up to date. Add as much detail as you can — especially your skills, experience and training.

Once you’re logged in go to CV builder under My Jobs.

The CV builder creates a CV in seconds using your profile information. If you make any updates to your Jobseeker profile, download an updated version of your CV.

Your CV will download as a PDF.

Mobile phone screen showing the Jobseeker profile menu with 'CV builder' tab highlighted, displaying a preview section titled 'What your CV will look like'. Go to CV builder to create a CV from your Jobseeker profile.
Mobile phone screen scrolled down past the CV preview on the ‘CV builder’ page, showing a buttons to ‘Download PDF’. Download your CV as a PDF.

What your CV will look like

Your CV starts with your name and contact details. After that, it shows the information from your Jobseeker profile. Each section has a heading on the left and details on the right.

The sections are in this order:

  1. personal summary
  2. skills
  3. strengths
  4. work experience
  5. study and training
  6. NZ driver licence
  7. languages (if you added languages other than English)
  8. references (shown as available on request).

Jobseeker CV PDF example

Here is an example of what the CV as a PDF looks like. This is just an example, when you create your CV all of your information is shown instead.

Shows the PDF layout for contact details, personal summary, skills, strengths and work experience. An example of the first page of the CV PDF.
Shows the PDF layout for study and training, driver licences, languages, and references. An example of the second page of the CV PDF.

Find your next mahi with us, today

Use the CV builder to create a CV using the information in your Jobseeker profile. Keep your profile updated so you get a strong CV.

Need help? Give the job search team a call

0800779009

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