# Competencies, CVs & Application Letters

> Competencies for securing a job are the practical abilities that help you find vacancies, present yourself on paper, and complete forms correctly. This section covers how to study advertisements…

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### What will I learn in "Competencies, CVs & Application Letters"?

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### Is this section aligned with the CAPS curriculum?

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