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Let’s build your professional CV.

Complete the guided form below with your career details, experience, education, skills and goals. SmartCV will use this information to help create a polished, professional CV.

01. Details Add your personal and contact information.

02. Career Tell us about your target role and background.

03. Experience Add work history, achievements and skills.

04. Submit Send your details and continue your CV journey.

Before you begin

To complete your CV faster, have your career details ready before starting the form.

Your personal contact details
Current or previous job titles
Company names and dates
Education and qualifications
Key skills and achievements
Existing CV or profile photo if available

Need help?

If you are unsure what to write, keep your answers simple and honest. You can always refine the wording later.

Step 01

Personal Details

Tell us who you are and how employers can contact you.

Prefix

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Confirm Email Address *

Phone *

City *

State/Province

ZIP / Postal code

Country

Suburb *

Date of Birth

Day

Month

Year

Upload Your Profile Photo

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Step 02

Career Goal

Help us understand what type of role or career path you are interested in.

Career Interest / Target Rolee.g. Apprentice Electrician, Office Assistant, Retail Assistant

Experience Level *

Apprenticeship DetailsTell us about the apprenticeship you are currently completing. Include the name of the trade, your employer or training provider, your current year or level, the practical work you perform and any tools, equipment or machinery you use.

Apprenticeship or Trade NameTell us the name of the apprenticeship, trade or occupational programme you are currently completing.

Employer or Host CompanyEnter the name of the company where you complete your practical workplace training.

Training ProviderEnter the name of the college, academy or training provider responsible for your apprenticeship or training.

Current Year, Phase or LevelTell us which year, phase or level of your apprenticeship or training you are currently completing.

Apprenticeship Start DateApprenticeship Start Date *

Month

Year

Expected Completion DateSelect the month and year when you expect to complete your apprenticeship or training.

Day

Month

Year

Main Apprenticeship DutiesDescribe the practical tasks and responsibilities you perform during your apprenticeship. Include the type of work you do regularly.

Tools, Machinery or Equipment UsedList the tools, machinery, equipment or software you use during your apprenticeship or practical training.

Step 03

Education History

Add your school, qualification, training or course information.

School HistoryTell us about the school you attended and the highest grade you completed. This section is required for your CV.

School / Institution Name *Enter the full name of the school you attended.

Highest Grade *

Are You Currently Going To This School? *YesNo

Qualification Start Year *

Year Completed / Current Year

Highest Education LevelSelect the highest formal qualification you have successfully completed. Do not include short courses or attendance certificates here.

Highest Qualification Achieved *Select your highest formal qualification

I am currently completing this qualification *YesNo

Qualification Name *Enter the full name of the qualification you completed or are currently completing.

Institution or Training Provider *Enter the name of the college, university, academy or training provider where you completed this qualification.

Qualification Start Year *When did you Start Your Qualification.

Year Completed *Select the year when you completed this qualification.

Further Education

Qualification or Programme Name

Institution or Training Provider

I am currently completing this qualificationYesNo

Start Year

Completion Year

Additional InformationAdd any subjects, modules, practical training, achievements or other relevant information.

Short Courses and Additional TrainingAdd any short courses, certificates, licences or additional training you have completed. Do not include your main school grade or formal qualification here.

Course, Certificate or Training NameEnter the name of the short course, certificate, licence or additional training.

Training ProviderEnter the name of the organisation or institution that provided the training.

Are you currently completing the course?YesNo

Year CompletedSelect the year when you completed this course or training.

Did You Receive a Certificate?Let us know whether you received a certificate or proof of completion.

Course DetailsUse this box to add any extra details about your course, qualification, training programme, subjects, modules, or practical work. For example, you can include your course name, main modules, trade area, workshop training, or any important school/course achievements.

Step 04

Work, Practical or Volunteer Experience

Add any work, volunteering, job shadowing, practical training or informal experience.

Work Experience

Experience TypeSelect the option that best describes this work or practical experience.

Role / PositionEnter the position or role you held.

Company / OrganisationEnter the name of the company or organisation where you gained this experience.

I currently work hereYesNo

Start Date

Day

Month

Year

End Date

Day

Month

Year

ResponsibilitiesDescribe the main tasks and responsibilities you performed in this role. Start each point with an action word where possible.

What did you learn or achieve?Tell us about any achievement, successful project, added responsibility or positive result from this role.

Additional Experience

Work LocationEnter the town, city or area where you worked.

Step 05

Languages

Tell us which languages you can speak, read and write.

LanguagesAdd the languages you can speak, read, write or understand. Select your level of ability for each language.

LanguageSelect a language you can use.

Language Speak RatingSelect the option that best describes your ability in this language.

Language Read Rating

Language Write Rating

Step 06

Soft Skills

Choose up to five skills that best represent how you work.

Soft SkillsSoft skills describe how you work with other people, manage responsibilities and respond to challenges. Select the skills that genuinely describe you.

Step 07

Technical Skills

Select practical or technical skills that could support your CV.

Technical SkillsTechnical skills are practical abilities you have learned through school, training, an apprenticeship or work. Add the tools, equipment, machinery, software or job-specific tasks that you can use or perform.

Technical Skill *Choose from our list of skills, pick up to five then select your ability level.

Ability Level *Choose the option that best describes your current level of ability. Rate yourself honestly based on how confidently you can perform this skill.

What Each Skill Level Means

★☆☆☆☆ 1 Star — Beginner

I have recently started learning this skill and still need regular guidance.

★★☆☆☆ 2 Stars — Basic

I understand the basics and can complete simple tasks with assistance.

★★★☆☆ 3 Stars — Working Knowledge

I can complete common tasks with limited guidance.

★★★★☆ 4 Stars — Proficient

I can use this skill confidently and complete most tasks independently.

★★★★★ 5 Stars — Advanced

I have strong experience and can handle difficult tasks or assist others.

Step 08

Achievements

Add any awards, certificates, completed programmes or achievements you are proud of.

AchievementsAdd any awards, certificates, completed programmes, recognition or achievements you are proud of.

Achievement Type

Achievement or Award

School, Organisation or Programme

Year Achieved

Step 09

CV Style

Pick Between Our 3 SMART Templates.

SMART Simple

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SMART Minimal

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SMART Modern

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Choose Your Design *Pick 1 of the templates for your CV LayoutSMART SimpleSMART MinimalSMART Modern

Step 10

About You

Answer these simple questions below. SmartCV will use them to help create your professional profile using AI.

AI About CreationAnswer the questions below in your own words. Short answers are completely fine. We will use your answers to create a professional profile for your CV. Focus on the work you are training for, the tasks you can perform, your strongest qualities and the opportunity you would like to secure.

I see myself as... *Tell us what kind of person you think you are.

Three words that describe me are... *Choose three words that best describe you.

I enjoy... *Tell us what you enjoy doing at school, during training or in your free time.

I work best when... *Tell us what helps you do your best work.

I am interested in a career in... *Tell us what kind of job or career you would like one day.

People usually describe me as... *Think about what your teachers, friends, family or supervisors often say about you.

Something I am proud of is... *Tell us about something you have done that made you feel proud.

I would like an employer to know that... *Tell an employer one important thing about you.

Final Step

Consent

Please confirm that we may use your information to create your CV.

POPIA / CV Creation Consent *

I confirm that I have read and understood the POPIA/privacy notice and agree that my personal information may be collected and processed for the purpose of creating my CV and providing the SmartCV service.

Information Accuracy Confirmation *I confirm that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Opportunity Database Consent *

Yes I agree to be apart of the Smart Opportunity Database, and consent for my information to be stored and used for future opportunities.

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Keep it clear

Use simple language and focus on real experience, responsibilities and achievements.

Be accurate

Make sure names, dates, phone numbers and email addresses are correct before submitting.

Think about the role

Where possible, include details that relate to the job or industry you are applying for.

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