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TTG’s careers page gives you tips on how to develop your
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jobs market and news of people on the move
Franck Sibille (left) joins Mandarin Oriental Jnan Rahma,
Tips on CV writing
Marrakech, while Frank Skivington joins Skyscanner
Matthew Gardiner, Harp Wallen’s account manager sales and web traffic, but do not
People on the Move
(pictured), offers advice on applying for a specify by how much. These details provide
Europe, Middle East and Africa marketing potential employers with a greater insight into the
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced executive role at a cruise line, based on a real CV breadth and depth of a person’s responsibilities.
three senior management appointments for he received recently.
Europe, Middle East and Africa. Diana Banks has Career history
joined as vice-president of sales and marketing; Presentation The candidate does a good job of tailoring the
Michel Checoury is regional director of finance; The applicant has structured their CV in a information about their career history to the role
and Franck Sibille has been made general chronological order with appropriate headings. of the job they are applying for, and the experience
manager of Mandarin Oriental Jnan Rahma, However, better than wordy descriptions the employer is looking for.
Marrakech. would be bullet points to detail their career.
These should outline separately the candidate’s Education
Frank Skivington has been made vice-president responsibilities and the results they achieved. The candidate has degree qualifications but does
commercial, at flight search engine Skyscanner. not specify grades. Why? Don’t let people wonder
He was previously head of sales with digital media About me/profile why information is missing.
company s1. If included, this should be a mix between a brief
career objective and a summary of the core skills Hobbies/interests
The JAC Group has taken on two new recruits. which qualify you for the position you are apply- A captain of netball doesn’t necessarily make for
Francesco de Marchis has been named Group IT ing for. It’s good to see that this candidate has a captain of industry but, when an individual is a
director, while Claire Hayes is managing director mentioned their multi-language skills early on, as recent graduate with a reasonably limited career
for JAC Travel (Group division). this is a requisite of the job. Indeed, try to focus history, listing interests adds colour, and per-
the CV to the role you’re applying for. ceived traits of that sport (such as
Eva Air has named Mike Wang as sales and team skills) can suddenly be posi-
marketing manager for the UK and Ireland. Skills/experience tively associated with the candidate.
Wang will move to the UK after working in Japan When detailing previous experience,
as sales manager for Taiwan’s independent airline. provide dimensions to give your Harp Wallen’s tips
achievements more clout. For A CV is often viewed as a reflection
Inntel, the conference, event management example, the candidate mentions of the effort you will put into your
and travel services company has appointed they have budgetary responsibility job – so be sure to proof-read it
Anthony Coyle-Dowling as director of account – but of what size budget? They also to avoid any typos or grammatical
development. mention “significantly increasing” errors.
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