Do I need a CV, and what should my cover note say?
Most listings ask for a CV as a PDF, DOC or DOCX file up to 5 MB; the form marks it optional when the employer does not need one. If you have none, build one free in a few minutes.
No CV yet
The CV builder makes a clean CV in a few minutes and keeps it as your profile. See How does the CV builder work?. For a lot of jobs here, such as kitchen, shop, delivery, building and care work, a short note about what you have done counts as much as the CV.
What to write in the cover note
- One thing you have done that matches what they ask for.
- When you can start, and where you live or can travel to.
Keep it to three or four sentences. Employers here often get a hundred applications for one job and read the notes first. Write in the language you know best: it is translated for the employer.
Before you send
The CV check reads your CV the way an applicant tracking system does and points out what could trip it up, such as missing contact details or dates. Only you see it.
Good to know
You can replace the CV on an application you already sent. See Can I update, correct or withdraw an application?.