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Olivia Hemmings
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ohemmings@ttglive.com
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jobs market and news of people on the move
Paul Casement (left) and Michael Bedingfield
Tips on CV writing
People on the Move
Prince Singh Marwa, managing director at recruit- Skills
ment company Blue Strawberry, offers advice on Skills and experience are key factors when a client
The Co-operative Travel has appointed Paul applying for a worldwide tailor-made reservations is short-listing candidates for interview. This can-
Casement (pictured) as its new head of sports role for a specialist tour operator, based on a real didate provides a detailed account of their skills
and events. He will be tasked with expanding the CV he received recently. and experiences gained. However, many candi-
events side of the business to match the success of dates often mention only a few key skills and let
its sports division. Presentation themselves down. Be as detailed with your previ-
First impressions matter. In a very competitive ous roles as your current one; employers want the
Michael Bedingfield (pictured) has been made market place, now more than ever a well- best candidate to join their team.
chief executive of Tourism South East. He is presented CV will stand out among others. This
currently marketing director of VisitBritain and candidate has nearly eight years’ experience yet Career history
takes up the role on June 1, replacing Bob Collier. the CV’s poor structure does not do them justice This particular CV demonstrates how career his-
as main skills are hidden on the back pages, tory should be laid out: the company name, dates
SITA, a provider of IT solutions to the air transport rather than appearing on the front page. Two of employment and the job title all fall into place.
industry, has appointed Damian Hickey as pages would have been better than their four. Clients will often raise concerns on CVs when the
regional vice-president, South Asia and India. dates of employment show gaps in between jobs.
About me
World Challenge has made two appointments. Personal values and attributes statements often Education
Ben Morton has been taken on as head of HR catch the employer’s eyes. In very few words, a More employers are now looking at education
and training and will also manage the Leader profile must reflect your character and strengths. when making their selection process, so ensure
Management team. Meanwhile, Helen Guyver has This candidate was applying for a tailor-made all school and further education achievements are
been appointed head of marketing. reservations position but on listed on your CV. This candi-
their profile they mention date’s educational history
Neal O’Connor has been taken on as market man- they are looking for a mana- and grade achievements are
ager at Laterooms.com based in Sydney. His focus gerial role. It is imperative well presented.
will be on recruiting accommodation in Australia that you get your mission
and New Zealand, and supporting hoteliers. statement right for the job Hobbies and interests
that you are applying for, These are not an influential
James Clarke has been appointed general man- as you will only have factor for securing a job.
ager at This Is Travel, the retail arm of Teletext one chance to catch the They simply add a little
Holidays. He joins from Fleetway Travel. employer’s attention. colour to your CV.
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