When I was learning to fly with Queensland Aviation Services and the great John Eglan, he'd always get me to look at everyones resume's as they dropped them in. In addition to this, he'd ask me where I thought they lost the chance to work with QAS when they arrived (generally it was because they turned up in their boardies, or a scruffy look!).
From going over all the resumes that were dropped in, the simplest ones were always the best. Nice easy to read font and size, with only the key information on the page. Anything that doesnt really matter, leave it out.
My opinion of what the CP looks at when he/she reads a resume: #2, #3, #1, #4; the KEY is to K.I.S.S. and SELL YOURSELF (no, not that way! - but market yourself to be the right guy for the job).
Never e-mail a resume, unless the company your applying for specifies that this is the prefered way. Your resume/e-mail is way too easy for the hirer to hit the delete button without even opening the e-mail.
My resume (not CV) is in *.doc format, that looks like this...
XXX YYY (in large font)
1)
Personal Details:
Address: yadda yadda
Mobile: yadda yadda
E-mail: yadda yadda
D.O.B.: yadda yadda
Health: Excellent, non smoker
2)
Flying Experience and Qualifications:
As of dd month year:
Total Aeronautical Experience: xxx
Total Multi-Engine Command: xxx
Total Turbo-Prop and Multi-Crew: xxx
Total Instrument Flying: xxx
Total Night: xxx
(obviously replace the above particulars of your current situation. For instance, if no TP or MC time, replace with Total Insructor or Total Charter hours, total or command single, etc... basically, what ever you think is most important to sell yourself to your future employer)
Jan '08 CMEIR Renewal #3
Oct '07 yadda yadda
Jan '03 Comercial Pilots (Aeroplane) License
xxx 'yy other qualifications relevant to this job
3)
Aeroplane Type and other endorsements
C310/C340 Pressurisation System
BE58 Tail-dragger
PA34 Glider Towing
S/E Aeroplanes MTOW <5700kg
4)
Personal / Professional Referee's
List as you like, or on request..
Hope this helps,
go_soaring! instead