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introduce yourself Recruiters haven’t met you, so think about what they need to know to begin viewing you as a strong candidate right away. “Start with your personal details and a brief paragraph or two detailing your strengths, attributes and achievements,” says Owen McKeon, marketing and operations manager at C&M Travel Recruitment. Then list each of the roles you have held in chronological
order, starting with the most recent, including your job title and dates of employment. Break your duties and successes down into bullet points to keep it clear, concise and engaging, keeping in mind which aspects of the role best showcase your skills. “For a marketing role, state which tasks you’ve been
part of, or if it’s a customer service position, perhaps include some testimonials from clients who’ve been happy with your service,” suggests McKeon.
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customise for the role “Tailor your CV to the role you’re applying for and ensure you include any knowledge, experience, skills and achievements that are relevant,” suggests Vicki Wolf, head of education and career development at Abta. “For example, a prize for young entrepreneur of the year would be relevant for a role in sales.” Rearrange the order and highlight skills to ensure the most UHOHYDQW GHWDLOV DSSHDU ʛUVW
make it personal If the job requires a cover letter, grab the recruiter’s attention with a lively opening that highlights your passion for the travel industry and your suitability for the role. Be sure to explain why you’re excited about the company
or position you’re applying for, and show you’ve done your homework by highlighting what you admire about the organisation’s culture, mission or recent projects – it will help show you’ve really thought about the requirements of the UROH \RX’UH DSSO\LQJ IRU DQG EHOLHYH \RX’G EH D JRRG ʛW 7KHQ highlight your relevant skills, experience and achievements, showing the enthusiasm you could bring to the team.
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