Leveraging SFIA Framework to Enhance Resume and Cover Letter

This assignment addresses the application of the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) to enhance a resume and cover letter. The student identifies and describes three top skills applied during an internship, using SFIA terminology, including analytics, information security, and data visualization. The assignment explains how these skills can be incorporated into a resume by aligning experiences with SFIA levels and using relevant terminologies. Furthermore, the student reflects on improving their cover letter by correcting errors and highlighting pertinent skills relevant to potential employers, avoiding irrelevant information. The goal is to create a job application that stands out by specifically showcasing both technical and non-technical skills, professional accomplishments, and experiences gained from studies and work. Desklib provides a platform for students to access similar solved assignments and past papers for further assistance.

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Question 1:
Analytics skills: During my internship I was able to apply machine learning techniques,
statistics, mathematics, and predictive modeling to find out useful knowledge and patterns in
recorded data.
Information security skills: I was able to select, design, justify, implement, operate control and
manage strategies to preserve integrity, security, availability, accountability, confidentiality of
information systems in the company. I adhered to various information security legislation
regulations and other relevant standards in the organization (SFIA Foundation, 2018).
Data visualization skills: I demonstrated my abilities to interpret ideas, facts, and concepts by
use of graphical representations. I was able to condense and encapsulate data characteristics,
making it easier to discover opportunities, evaluate trends, enable efficient decision making, and
identify risks (SFIA Foundation, 2018).
I will incorporate the above skills in my CV by matching my current experiences to the Skills
Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) level required in my targeted organization. I will
also use SFIA’s terminologies and phrases on my resume in order to demonstrate self-awareness
and that I am carefully thinking about my suitability for the available vacancy (SFIA Foundation,
2018).
You should write about ½ to 1 page.

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Question 2
I have learnt quite a lot about SFIA Framework and its tools and therefore I have decided to
change my CV according to SFIA. By use of this framework, I will be in a position to
specifically highlight both my technical and non-technical skills. Besides, I will able to outline
my professional accomplishments and what I gained during my classroom studies and previous
work experiences. I am also considering improving my cover letter since it is not good enough to
please employers of any organization. My current cover letter contains several errors which I am
thinking of correcting in accordance to SFIA. I have learnt how useful and important my cover
letter is and I will develop it because in my point of view, it gives me a chance to present self to
my potential employers. I will only outline only those pertinent skills deemed very useful to the
available position (Australian Computer Society, 2013). I will avoid listing irrelevant skills
which might add no advantage and/or increase chances of me getting me internship or permanent
job opportunities.

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References
Australian Computer Society, 2013. Common ICT Job Profiles & Indicators of Skills Mobility.
ICT Skills White Paper. Retrieved from: https://www.acs.org.au/content/dam/acs/acs-
publications/ICT%20Skills%20White%20Paper%20-%20Common%20Job%20Profiles%20and
%20Skills%20Mobility%2030%20Dec%202013.pdf
SFIA Foundation, 2018. Skills at a glance. Description of all SFIA 6 skills according to category
and subcategory. Retrieved from: https://www.sfia-online.org/en/framework/sfia-6/skills/skills-
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