1. Start With a Strong Personal Profile
This is a short summary (3–4 lines) at the top of your CV that describes:
- Your profession
- Years of experience
- Your strengths
- Your career goal
Example:
A passionate and detail-oriented Accounting graduate with 2 years’ experience in financial reporting and bookkeeping. Skilled in QuickBooks and Excel. Seeking to join a dynamic team to grow and contribute to organizational success.
2. Include Your Contact Information
Make sure to add:
- Full name
- Phone number (WhatsApp works best)
- LinkedIn profile (if available)
- Location (e.g., Accra, Kumasi)
⚠ Don’t include:
- Date of birth
- Religion
- Marital status
- Passport photo (unless required)
3. Add Key Skills
Highlight 5–10 relevant skills that match the job you are applying for.
Examples:
- Microsoft Excel
- Digital Marketing
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
- Web Development
4. Work Experience (Most Recent First)
For each job, include:
- Job Title
- Company Name
- Dates Worked
- Key Responsibilities (3–5 bullet points)
- Achievements (if any)
Example:
Customer Service Representative
Ecobank Ghana | Jan 2022 – Dec 2023
- Handled daily inquiries from 50+ customers
- Resolved 95% of complaints within 24 hours
- Promoted mobile banking solutions
5. Education Background
List your qualifications, most recent first:
- Degree or Certificate
- School Name
- Dates Attended
- Relevant subjects or honors
Example:
BSc in Business Administration
University of Ghana | 2018 – 2022
Graduated with Second Class Upper
6. Certifications (Optional but Powerful)
Add any online or offline certificates relevant to the job.
Examples:
- Google Digital Marketing Certificate
- Project Management Training (GIMPA)
- Cisco Networking Basics
7. References
You can write:
Available upon request.
Or list 1–2 referees with their contact details (get their permission first).
🧠 CV Writing Tips for Ghanaians
✅ Tailor your CV for each job
✅ Use simple, professional English
✅ Avoid typos or poor formatting
✅ Always save your CV as PDF
✅ Use a clean font like Arial or Calibri
💻 Bonus: Free Tools to Build Your CV
- Canva.com – CV templates
- Zety.com – Online CV builder
- Google Docs – Simple and clean CV layouts
- ChatGPT – To help generate content or edit your CV
📩 Final Word
A well-written CV can open doors to opportunities in Ghana and beyond. Don’t just copy someone else’s — make it unique to you. Focus on clarity, relevance, and value.
Keep updating your CV as you grow, and always match it to the job you’re applying for. Your future employer should see, at first glance, why you are the right person for the job.
