How to boost your CV
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Your CV is your ‘shop window’ for a potential employer, so it pays to get it right. A clear and simple structure is essential, according to Lakshmi Thurairatnam, director at 3ODWLQXP 7UDYHO 5HFUXLWPHQW “8VH KHDGLQJV OLNH SURʛOH key skills, experience and education,” she says. “List employment with month and year, and use bullet points for each role; 10-12 responsibilities are usually enough.”
Pull out skills
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software such as global distribution systems) and personal travel experience. “If you’re applying for a specialist role, such DV DQ $IULFD WUDYHO FRQVXOWDQW LQFOXGH D WUDYHO SURʛOH RI WKH destinations you’ve visited,” Thurairatnam suggests.
Focus on results
When describing your experience, focus on results rather than just tasks. “Instead of simply writing ‘booked holidays for clients’, show the impact of your work. For example: ‘created
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and sold tailor-made travel itineraries, increasing repeat bookings by 30%’,” she says. Don’t worry if your background isn’t in travel – transferable
skills count. Depending on your chosen company and career path, examples of sales roles, complaints handling, problem solving and organisation are all highly valued in the sector.
Use tech sparingly
AI tools can also be helpful, but use them with care. “AI can polish language, improve formatting or suggest action verbs,” VD\V 7KXUDLUDWQDP “%XW D &9 PXVW VWLOO VRXQG KXPDQ DQG UHflHFW your personality. Employers can spot overly generic AI text.” As recruitment technology develops, keywords are becoming
increasingly important. “Some travel companies use applicant WUDFNLQJ V\VWHPV WR ʛOWHU &9V 0DNH VXUH WHUPV VXFK DV ‘*'6’ ‘sales targets’, ‘tailor-made travel’ and ‘customer service’ feature in your CV,” she recommends. Finally, keep the design of your CV clean and easy to read.
Fancy graphics aren’t necessary – clarity is what matters. With the right structure, relevant skills and a focus on measurable achievements, your CV will stand out in a competitive industry. ▶
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