Most hiring managers in Fiji spend less than a minute on a first read of a CV. When a single vacancy attracts dozens or even hundreds of applications, your CV has one job: make it easy for the employer to see that you can do the role.
1. Put your contact details where they can be seen
At the top of the first page, include your full name, a phone number you actually answer, a professional email address and the town you live in. An email like firstname.lastname@gmail.com looks far better than a nickname from your school days.
2. Start with a short profile
Write two or three sentences that sum up who you are and what you are looking for. For example: “Customer service officer with four years’ experience in retail and hospitality in Nadi. Confident handling cash, complaints and busy periods. Looking for a front office role in the tourism sector.”
3. List experience from most recent to oldest
For each job, give the job title, employer, location and dates. Under each one, use three to five bullet points that describe what you achieved, not just what you were told to do. “Reduced stock losses by introducing a daily count” says much more than “Responsible for stock.”
4. Match the CV to the job advert
Read the advert on eJobsFiji carefully and note the skills and qualifications it asks for. If you have them, make sure they appear clearly in your CV using similar words. A single general CV sent to every employer is one of the most common reasons good candidates are overlooked.
5. Keep education short and relevant
List your highest qualification first, such as a degree, diploma or trade certificate, followed by secondary school. If you have recently finished studying, you can add relevant subjects, projects or attachments.
6. Include referees who know your work
Two or three referees are usually enough. Choose supervisors or managers rather than family members, and ask their permission before listing them. Include their job title, organisation and phone number.
7. Check it twice, then save as PDF
Spelling mistakes suggest a lack of care. Read your CV out loud, ask a friend to check it, and then save it as a PDF named clearly, for example Mere-Tuilagi-CV.pdf. A PDF keeps your layout the same on any device.
Quick checklist
- Two pages or fewer for most roles
- Clear headings and plenty of white space
- No photo unless the employer asks for one
- Updated for every application
Once your CV is ready, browse the latest vacancies on eJobsFiji and apply for the roles that genuinely match your experience. A focused application will always do better than a rushed one.
