Before applying for work in New Zealand it is important to make sure your curriculum vitae (CV)/resume is user-friendly for potential employers. Here are a few guidelines:
- Remove any slang/terminology that is specific to your country.
- Ensure that the contact details for your referees have international calling codes and also include email addresses because of time zone differences.
- Give background information on the companies or organisations that you have previously worked for, such as the size of the organisation and its activities. Remember that many companies will be unfamiliar to New Zealand employers.
- Check that the format and size of your CV/resume is capable of being emailed and printed off easily.