Sample CV For A HR Job In Kenya

By Florence Mukunya

Writing a HR CV might not seem different from writing any other CV but remember as a job seeker in the HR career, your CV gets critiqued by a fellow HR Professional when you apply for a job. This then means that you must be very keen and make sure that you give it your A game.

When writing a professional HR CV, remember the content is what communicates to the employer on whether you match what he/she is looking for. The skills and the expertise you include on the CV matter most as this is what will attract the employer.

Another important note when writing a HR CV is the format of the CV. A recruiter has only a few second to go through your CV given the number of CVs they receive for just one application.

Melody Mwendwa, a CV writing professional at Corporate Staffing Services say that, the format of a CV should be very simple which makes it very easy for a recruiter to go through within 3-5 seconds.

“When writing CVs for job seekers, I advise the use of bullets as opposed to prose formatting; they should also summarize their roles to at least one sentence as opposed to two or three sentences. She says

She also adds that in general your CV should be able answer the following question: How many years of experience do you have? Is your past experience in any way related to the job you are applying for? What are some of the roles you handled with in your previous jobs? Do you have the skills required for the position in question?

Well, if your CV is able to answer these questions then you can be sure of getting invited for interviews. To help you out, here is a sample CV for those looking to apply for HR jobs in Kenya

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Sample CV for a HR job in Kenya

Mary Jane
P.O. Box 00000, Nanyuki
Tel: 0700 000 000/ 0723 000 000
Email: maryjane@yahoo.com

Profile summary

Solution oriented Human Resource professional who is skilled in recruitment and employment processing where I have handled of casuals and trainees ensuring they meet all statutory requirements. I can also handle records management, succession planning and labor relations.

My goal is to obtain a position as a Human Resource Officer, a position that will offer me an opportunity to utilize my experience and skills to help the organization in providing efficient human resource services as well as
achieving the organization’s overall objective.

Education and Professional Qualification:

Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations, xxx University, 2013

Diploma in Human Resource & Industrial Relations, xxx Polytechnic University College, 2011

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, xxx Girls High School, 2009

Key Professional Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of HR and administrative procedures and systems
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems
• Trained in staff training and development
• Knowledge of promotional issues, salary reviews, examination awards etc
• High standard of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Professional Experience

Human Resource Assistant;

ABC COMPANY April 2013-To Date;

Duties and responsibilities;

• Facilitates the Human Resources & Administration functions
• Coordinate the recruitment process and internship programs
• Assist in processing payroll monthly and maintaining accurate up to date staff records
• Manage all statutory payments and records
• In charge of all the administrative functions

Internship-Human Resource Department

xyz Industries Ltd, 2012 January – 2013 February;

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisted in implementing HR policies and procedures
• Coordinated all recruitment activities and induction process for new starters
• Responded to staff/manager enquiries in a timely manner
• Assembled new hire orientation binders

Referees

Please feel free to contact the under mentioned in regard to my competence, work ethic, performance and / or any other aspect with respect to me:-

Grace Susan
Human Resource officer
ABC Ltd
Tel: 0729 000 000

James Peter
Human Resource Manager
XYZ Industries Ltd
Tel: 0722 000 000

Fredrick John
XYZ Industries Ltd
Tel: 0722 000 000

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The writer is a Communications Officer at Corporate Staffing Services, a leading Recruitment firm that offers CV Writing, Job Placement & Career Advice. Email florence@corporatestaffing.co.ke