Crew CV's

A CV is a written document that outlines someone’s education, work history, experience, personal interests, hobbies, skills and abilities. Applicants can send their CV’s to potential employers in order to highlight their qualities, which will enhance their opportunity of being more suitable for the job.

The ideal CV’s consist of the most relevant information such as previous work experience and qualities. A CV can be given in any format however it is vital that they are clear enough to be able to read. 

10/15 people most likely fail to conduct any research within the role they apply for or even customise their CV. The candidate’s CV must be eye catching enough to be shortlisted.

It is important to customise your CV as it will make you stand out more – employers are more likely to recruit an applicant who enters relevant information to the job role, such as skills ad courses, than someone who has no relevant qualities or experience to the job role they are applying for. Applicants must differentiate themselves from other candidates.

Employers would also be interested in seeing applicants customise their CV by entering an opening line, such as “I am looking for a career in….” making it more relevant and applicable to the job role. Ideally, employers want an employee who shows passion and interest in the job they are applying for. 

CV rules according to MFJC:

• Every CV must be customised to the job role that you are applying for. Do not use a ‘General CV’
• Irrelevant information does not need to be included; not all businesses have the same work history requirements.
• Include the most important aspects at the top of your CV.
• The title of your job should consistently be repeated.
• Adapt your CV to what the recruiter is looking for as much as you can.
• Do not include too much information, keep it short and simple.
• Be modest.
• The file size should be kept small, in order to avoid spam filters.
•   CV file should be saved as “Your name – Job Title – Company Name”

If you are looking to be employed as a Production Runner, then it is advised that your CV should be differentiated from other applicants. Make sure you include your most relevant experience as well as highlighting that you have the right approach to the role.

Experience

If you have the bare minimum of experience then conduct some thorough research into the company and then explain yourself on your CV as to what else you can offer to the company. Including information about your previous jobs and linking them to the job role you are applying for such as 'working long hours' and 'working well in teams' will be more appropriate when convincing employers that you are a suitable applicant for the job.  

Specialise

When writing a CV, it is ideal that the applicant specifically states categorically what job title they would like, not 'looking to experience all aspects of the industry then make my decision on where to focus my career'. By stating your exact expectations of a job it is more likely that your CV will stand out to the rest of the applicants, as you are describing the recruiter's job.

Example CV's

Always make sure the information you include in your CV is relevant to the job title you are applying for, otherwise it will be considered as irrelevant information. Ideally you should research the company and the role before you prepare your CV, as you will gain a clearer view of the requirements of a suitable candidate. 


Successful CV features:

 - Clear style/writing.
 - Repetition of title of your job.
 - Information that is relevant to the job role is only included.
 - The less amount of information, the better.
 - The most important/relevant information is at the top of the CV.