NEW! Expert CV Feedback
In this section we look at extracts from CVs which have been submitted to us. First read the CV extract then write your feedback below it e.g. Is it effective? Hoes it make sense? How might you improve it? Once you have finished check your feedback against what our expert thought. Please note, your answer will not be saved after you leave this page so please copy them to another document.
Take your time to absorb the expert feedback, this will really help you to recognise mistakes and correct approaches more easily. This in turn helps with writing your own CV.
CV Extract 1
2013- 2016. Administrator: Business correspondence in Slovak and English, billing management, organization of hotel reservations & ticketing, Internet banking, sending & receiving e-mail, receiving & processing orders, contact with customers.
2013- 2016. Administrator: Business correspondence in Slovak and English, billing management, organization of hotel reservations & ticketing, Internet banking, sending & receiving e-mail, receiving & processing orders, contact with customers.
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There are several relevant points here for the role of cabin crew- dealing with customers in different languages, being organised, completing forms, communicating clearly etc. What you’re your personal approach to ‘contact with customers?’ What was your personal style and attitude? How did you show this? Don’t forget to put YOU into the description of the jobs you have done
CV Extract 2
‘I am currently studying BA Airline and Airport Management at the University of West London and I would like to apply for a job in the airport industry. I have good teamwork and communication skills gained from volunteering and through my studies.’
‘I am currently studying BA Airline and Airport Management at the University of West London and I would like to apply for a job in the airport industry. I have good teamwork and communication skills gained from volunteering and through my studies.’
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Good relevant detail early – ‘I would like to apply for a job in the airport industry’- it’s better to reflect the specific job you are applying for so it doesn’t seem too generic. I’ll be looking for more detail later in your CV on your volunteering and how this provides evidence of teamwork and communication skills.
CV Extract 3
2014: Working in Heathrow Airport (London, UK) – as a Japanese Speaking Translator
– I lead customer from the immigration gate to luggage pick up to the exit with airport concierge
– I translate what airport concierge say and when the customers cannot understand anything at the immigration gate
2014: Working in Heathrow Airport (London, UK) – as a Japanese Speaking Translator
– I lead customer from the immigration gate to luggage pick up to the exit with airport concierge
– I translate what airport concierge say and when the customers cannot understand anything at the immigration gate
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What would be useful to say here is HOW you do these things as a translator. For instance, do you do it helpfully? Do you ask questions to make them feel more comfortable? Do you try to be sensitive to what they might need, which they may not be comfortable asking for? Or do you try to anticipate any questions or problems so that you can make this experience as smooth as possible for them? Think about the sort of person you are and how you do things. You need to include this kind of detail in your CV to make yours stand out. You also need to try to make it relevant to the role of cabin crew; each of the examples I have given above are things that would be valuable to a cabin crew member.
CV Extract 4
2009 to date
– Through my experience of studying abroad, I developed Spanish skills and my problem-solving skills
2009 to date
– Through my experience of studying abroad, I developed Spanish skills and my problem-solving skills
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Anyone can say they have ‘problem solving skills’. It is very useful to have specific examples to back up assertions you make e.g. describe a particular occasion which demonstrates your problem solving in practice
CV Extract 5
Personal summary
I am a motivated individual, trying to develop a career using my language skills. My experience as a Romanian interpreter has helped me to improve my communication. I have the ability to work individually, maintaining a professional appearance. I have received positive feedback with every assignment for the Company I am representing. However, working as a nursery practitioner taught me how to be a great team worker, being flexible and open to diversity. Working for a world known flight company would be a great achievement.
Personal summary
I am a motivated individual, trying to develop a career using my language skills. My experience as a Romanian interpreter has helped me to improve my communication. I have the ability to work individually, maintaining a professional appearance. I have received positive feedback with every assignment for the Company I am representing. However, working as a nursery practitioner taught me how to be a great team worker, being flexible and open to diversity. Working for a world known flight company would be a great achievement.
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Personal summary
‘I have the ability to work individually’ – it isn’t clear what you are trying to say about yourself here
I have received positive feedback with every assignment for the Company I am representing- do you have any other details you can include i.e. what you have been praised for specifically recently?
‘working as a nursery practitioner taught me how to be a great team worker, being flexible and open to diversity’- do you have any more detail on what you mean by ‘diversity’ here?
Sometimes in English it is easier to keep sentences short and simple. More complex sentences are more likely to have mistakes.
‘I have the ability to work individually’ – it isn’t clear what you are trying to say about yourself here
I have received positive feedback with every assignment for the Company I am representing- do you have any other details you can include i.e. what you have been praised for specifically recently?
‘working as a nursery practitioner taught me how to be a great team worker, being flexible and open to diversity’- do you have any more detail on what you mean by ‘diversity’ here?
Sometimes in English it is easier to keep sentences short and simple. More complex sentences are more likely to have mistakes.