How to write a good CV...
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How to write a good CV...
Simple question really...alot of us have to go through this at some point.
I'm sue we have all done our best to put ourselves across as best we can but do you ever think there's something you left out or shouldn't have included in your CV???
can anyone give me the answer...??? can some one step forward and say they feel they got that job/interview because the CV sold them to the company and had they done it differently, that call may never have come..??
what did you do or not do to write the perfect "PILOT" CV....
look forward to replies
I'm sue we have all done our best to put ourselves across as best we can but do you ever think there's something you left out or shouldn't have included in your CV???
can anyone give me the answer...??? can some one step forward and say they feel they got that job/interview because the CV sold them to the company and had they done it differently, that call may never have come..??
what did you do or not do to write the perfect "PILOT" CV....
look forward to replies
Ut Sementem Feeceris
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Re: How to write a good CV...
Keep it simple and keep it relevant. If possible, keep it to one page. Put your name in a bold, slightly upscaled font across the top of the page.
If they've lost interest after reading two thirds of the page it's because it's irrelevant.
Recruiters get to see dozens of applications, so they prefer to see a simple, factual summary of who you are and what relevant qualifications you have. They are not interested in swimming achievements for example!
I scanned a copy of my passport photo and placed that in the top corner of mine - so they'll remember "yeah, the bald ugly one - he's got all the right hours / experience / sense of humour etc etc"
Good luck.
A4 (The bald, ugly one)
If they've lost interest after reading two thirds of the page it's because it's irrelevant.
Recruiters get to see dozens of applications, so they prefer to see a simple, factual summary of who you are and what relevant qualifications you have. They are not interested in swimming achievements for example!
I scanned a copy of my passport photo and placed that in the top corner of mine - so they'll remember "yeah, the bald ugly one - he's got all the right hours / experience / sense of humour etc etc"
Good luck.
A4 (The bald, ugly one)
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Re: How to write a good CV...
Here is an example of how not to write a c.v.
http://www.drunkbastard.net/resume.htm
http://www.drunkbastard.net/resume.htm
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From: third rock from the sun
Re: How to write a good CV...
Most of the airlines get thousands of cvīs. They can literaly swim in them. Now if you do not have a friend to put you at the top of the pile it gets really hard to attract attention. The only thing you have going for you might be experience, so make sure that is on there and easily findable. If you are young and have not much job experience you can fill it with some jobs done during studying time. But as soon as you get one or more serious jobs throw them out. You did not take a job at 16 serious and neither will they.
Leave out irrelative information. They already know that you where born and donīt care where for instance. Also this is not the place to start about your personal qualities such as leadership, social skills, etc etc. Put this in your applying letter which is far more important when it comes to getting that interview. A cv should be for all companies you apply to the same. However a letter you should perferably write custom made for the company where you are applying. FInd out what is important to them (usually available on website, search for company mission statement and such). And make sure you include those as some of your finest qualities. DO NOT write one letter and then copy paste the adress of a zillion companies. They know these letters and will throw them out. I have talked to guys saying they applied to over 100 companies and did not get one single reply. Offcourse not if your letter does not show commitment (and they did not qualify for half those companies).
Good luck mate.
Leave out irrelative information. They already know that you where born and donīt care where for instance. Also this is not the place to start about your personal qualities such as leadership, social skills, etc etc. Put this in your applying letter which is far more important when it comes to getting that interview. A cv should be for all companies you apply to the same. However a letter you should perferably write custom made for the company where you are applying. FInd out what is important to them (usually available on website, search for company mission statement and such). And make sure you include those as some of your finest qualities. DO NOT write one letter and then copy paste the adress of a zillion companies. They know these letters and will throw them out. I have talked to guys saying they applied to over 100 companies and did not get one single reply. Offcourse not if your letter does not show commitment (and they did not qualify for half those companies).
Good luck mate.
