{"product_id":"sa-application-pack","title":"CV, Cover Letter and References Page: Matching Set","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bmdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eYou get 3 files that match: a CV, a cover letter and a references page. Each one is a Word file (a document you can type in; the name ends in .docx). You type your own details over the example words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"roles\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eThe CV\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYour work, studies and skills. A full example is already written.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eThe cover letter\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA short letter you send with your CV. It says why you want this job.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eThe references page\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNames and phone numbers of people who can speak about your work. Send it only when the advert asks.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you tap Buy now, choose 1 of 2 designs (the look of the pages). Clean Minimal is black and grey. Modern Professional has dark blue headings. You get one design, not both. Not sure? Choose Clean Minimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree cover letter examples are easy to find. This set matches your CV. Its tips are for South African job adverts. For example, the letter says “Dear Hiring Manager” is normal when the advert gives no name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs this for me?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fit\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe job advert asks for a CV and a cover letter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou finished matric or your studies, and you want your first job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to move to a new kind of work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are helping someone in your family apply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"skip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho should not buy this?\u003c\/strong\u003eDoes the advert ask for a CV only? Then choose the option called \u003ca href=\"\/products\/south-african-cv-template\"\u003eJust the CV\u003c\/a\u003e. It is the same CV, on its own. Already have a CV and a cover letter? To write down every job you apply for, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sa-application-control-kit\"\u003eTrack and follow up\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant help with every step, from your CV to the interview? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/south-african-cv-job-search-system\"\u003eThe complete system\u003c\/a\u003e has all 16 files. It has these 3 files in both designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat do I need to use it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"claim\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasiest on a computer. On a phone, use the free Google Docs app.\u003c\/strong\u003eGoogle Docs (a free Google app for typing documents, on a phone or computer) opens all 3 files. You do not need to buy Microsoft Word. No computer? Use one at a library, an internet café or a friend’s laptop. The 3 files are small, about 30 KB together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"claim\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get it after I pay?\u003c\/strong\u003eYou pay once. Right after you pay, we email you. Find the download link (a link in your email; tap it to save the files to your phone or computer). It also shows on the screen after you pay. No email? Look in your spam or promotions folder. No bank card? Choose Instant EFT or Ozow to pay from your bank account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a file will not open, you get your money back. \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@blessingmdigital.co.za\"\u003eEmail hello@blessingmdigital.co.za\u003c\/a\u003e. A person replies in one to two business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the cover letter written for me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. You fill in your own details. It is not a finished letter about you. The first paragraph is an example. Write about your own work over it. Words in [square brackets] mark example words. Type your own words over them before you send. Paragraph 2 has 3 short guides: work experience, just finished studying, or a new kind of work. Choose one, then write it yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich design should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean Minimal suits admin, government, finance, banking, customer service, retail (shops), logistics (transport and storing goods) and first jobs. Modern Professional suits marketing, sales, business development (finding new customers), IT support and hospitality (hotels and restaurants).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eI have never had a job. Can I use it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The letter has a guide for a recent graduate. Use a project from your studies, an internship or a skill that fits the job. Only finished matric? Use a school project. The CV example shows where your matric goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat do I send to the employer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSend what the advert asks for. If it does not say, send the Word file. Does it ask for a PDF (a document you read or print; it opens on most phones)? Google Docs and Word can save your file as a PDF. Never send a photo of a printed page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eI already bought the CV on its own. Do I need this?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly if the advert also asks for a cover letter. This set has the same CV, plus the matching cover letter and references page. Each option is a separate purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eThe letter talks about an Achievement Bullet Guide. Do I get it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. You can write the letter without it. The guide is in the option called Better words for your CV, and in the complete system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003eYou can use this set for government jobs. The Z83 (the application form for South African government jobs) is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blessing M Digital","offers":[{"title":"Clean Minimal","offer_id":67584813891950,"sku":"BMD-PACK-CLN-001","price":109.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Modern Professional","offer_id":67579424768366,"sku":"BMD-PACK-MOD-001","price":109.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/8260\/9518\/files\/bmd-matching-set-clean-minimal.png?v=1790799526","url":"https:\/\/blessingmdigital.co.za\/products\/sa-application-pack","provider":"Blessing M Digital","version":"1.0","type":"link"}