CV and cover letter in Ethiopia: what to include, what to leave out, and what employers actually ask for

Local expectations around CVs differ from Western templates, and they vary by sector. Here is a discussion starter. Things members often report employers asking for: - Photocopies of educational credentials and, for some roles, a Certificate of Competence (COC) or professional licence - Work experience letters or reference letters from past employers, sometimes on letterhead with a stamp - A short, targeted cover letter addressed to a named person or the HR office - Application by hard copy at the employer's office, by email, or through an online portal, as the notice states General good practice: - Keep the CV to one or two pages, most recent first - Match the wording of the vacancy notice, especially required qualifications and years of experience - Follow the stated deadline and submission method exactly - Use a professional email address - Write in the language of the notice Questions for you: - What documents did you actually have to submit at your last interview? - Did a government, NGO or private employer ask for anything unusual? - Any template that worked well? Please add your own experience below.