The University of Cape Coast (UCC), through the Design Thinking and Innovation Hub (D-HUB), has launched a Digital Curriculum Vitae (CV) Builder.
This intervention is hinged on equipping students with the ability to craft compelling Curriculum Vitae (CV) but also navigate job search strategies, which is crucial for graduates and job seekers in Ghana’s increasingly competitive job market.
The Digital CV Builder is a platform hosted on the UCC website. It is limited to UCC students only and are required to use their respective credentials to access it.
The launch, which brought together undergraduate and postgraduate students, was held at the Academic Board Chamber.
Launching the Digital CV Builder, the immediate past Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, underscored the importance of presenting a well-structured CV that highlights not only educational qualifications but also relevant skills, accomplishments, and career goals.
“Today’s event marks more than the unveiling of a digital platform. It marks a practical and forward-looking response to one of the pressing realities facing higher education and graduate employment,” she added.
Prof. Boohene continued: “We live in a time when students must not only acquire knowledge and graduate successfully but must also be able to present their skills, achievements, and potential in a manner that meets professional and industry expectations.”
She pointed out that CV writing and job search techniques are often overlooked in tertiary education, leaving many graduates unprepared.
“The UCC Digital CV Builder represents innovation with purpose. It responds directly to a need that many students and graduates experience but may not always know how to address. It helps transform uncertainty into confidence and aspiration into preparation. In doing so, it strengthens the University’s commitment to student development, career readiness, and practical support for graduate success.
Prof. Boohene, who chaired the launch, praised D-Hub and all stakeholders for making the Digital CV Builder a reality.
“I wish to specially acknowledge the efforts of the D-Hub, the Systems Change Programme for Employability, and all stakeholders whose vision and collaboration have made this initiative possible. Their work demonstrates that when institutions are intentional, creative, and responsive, they can develop solutions that have real impact on lives and futures,” she added.
Prof. Boohene encouraged students and graduates to embrace the digital platform fully, while encouraging staff and relevant support units of the university to continue to guide students on how to position themselves for the opportunities that lie ahead.
“A strong CV may appear simple, but in reality, it is a powerful instrument of visibility, access, and professional identity,” she indicated.
For his part, the Director of D-Hub, Dr. Edward Nii Amarh Amarteifio, urged students to take advantage of the CV Builder to craft compelling CVs that meet the needs of employers.
He encouraged them to adapt their CVs to different jobs.
The Dean of Students, Prof. Daniel Apaak, in a remark, said the CV builder would help students who wish to contest for positions on campus draft convincing CVs.
The Registrar, Mr. Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye, expressed the University’s readiness to support students to achieve their career goals.
Mr. Evans Ankomah, a staff member of the Directorate of ICT Services (DICTS), UCC, led a demonstration on how to use the CV Builder.
Some students described the launch as enlightening and transformative, with many pledging to update their CVs on the Digital CV Builder.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC
