Ajirika Resume in JSON

This page shows how a resume (CV) can be written in a special computer language called JSON.

Think of this like filling in a form, but instead of boxes, everything is written in text that computers can read. The left side explains each part in very simple words. The right side shows what it looks like in JSON.

Personal Information

This part tells who you are and how someone can contact you.

It includes:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your phone number

Just like writing your name on the front of your school book, this helps people know the resume belongs to you.

Education

This part shows where you went to school or college and what you studied.

It answers questions like:

  • Which school did you attend?
  • What did you study?
  • When did you start and finish?

Think of it like showing your report card to explain what you have learned.

Work Experience

This part shows the jobs you have done before.

It tells:

  • Where you worked
  • What your job was
  • How long you worked there

This helps employers see what kind of work you already know how to do.

Skills

Skills are things you are good at.

For example:

  • Using a computer
  • Building websites
  • Writing, teaching, or fixing things

This is like telling someone what games you are really good at playing.

Certificates

Certificates are proof that you learned something and passed a test.

They are like medals or trophies that show you did a good job in a course or training.

Languages

This part shows what languages you can speak.

For example: English, Kiswahili, French, or any other language.

It also shows how well you can speak each language.

Projects

Projects are things you have built or worked on.

For example:

  • A school project
  • A website you created
  • An app you helped build

This shows what you can do, not just what you studied.

References

References are people who can say good things about you.

For example, a teacher, a boss, or a manager who knows you well.

It is like having someone tell others, “Yes, this person is good at their work.”

Example Resume Written in JSON

This is the same information shown on the left, but written in a way that computers understand. 

  {
    "profile": {
      "name": "John Doe",
      "email": "john@gmail.com",
      "phone": "(912) 555-4321"
    },
    "education": [
      {
        "institution": "University of Example",
        "education level": "Tertiary",
        "area of study": "Software Development",
        "score": "First Class Honors",
        "startDate": "2011-01-01",
        "endDate": "2013-01-01"
      }
    ],
    "work": [
      {
        "name": "Example Company",
        "position": "Software Engineer",
        "startDate": "2013-01-01",
        "endDate": "2014-01-01"
      }
    ],
    "skills": [
      {
        "name": "Web Development",
        "level": "Advanced",
        "keywords": ["HTML", "CSS", "JavaScript"]
      }
    ],
    "certificates": [
      {
        "name": "Web Development Certificate",
        "date": "2021-11-07",
        "issuer": "Example Institute"
      }
    ],
    "languages": [
      {
        "language": "English",
        "fluency": "Native speaker"
      }
    ],
    "projects": [
      {
        "name": "Ajirika Platform",
        "startDate": "2019-01-01",
        "endDate": "2021-01-01",
        "description": "A platform that helps people share their CVs in a simple digital way.",
        "highlights": ["Helps computers read resumes easily"],
        "url": "https://project.com/"
      }
    ],
    "references": [
      {
        "name": "Jane Doe",
        "reference": "Former manager who knows my work very well."
      }
    ]
  }