Do Chief pilots want to know about any work history outside of the industry? I have only had one industry job so my resume looks a little weak. Should I pad it by putting my former construction job on there or is that irrelevant?
Any thoughts?
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Cool Rythms!
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MRO,
I think its always a good idea to show diversity. Aviation employers are often interested in seeing what other skills you have outside of aviation. For example, I have a solid background in sales and marketing. At the moment, I'm using those skills and working as an Executive Assistant on behalf of Investor's Group, the largest finanical services organization in Canada. And believe me, I'm learning a lot.
Working in construction shows that you are an individual, who is very attentive to detail. So don't be afraid to show your other talents.
I think its always a good idea to show diversity. Aviation employers are often interested in seeing what other skills you have outside of aviation. For example, I have a solid background in sales and marketing. At the moment, I'm using those skills and working as an Executive Assistant on behalf of Investor's Group, the largest finanical services organization in Canada. And believe me, I'm learning a lot.
Working in construction shows that you are an individual, who is very attentive to detail. So don't be afraid to show your other talents.
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TopperHarley
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I think that if you were applying for a ramp job up North, your construction experience would look pretty good. Generally, the jobs you used to have can give a pretty good clue as to your work ethic.
For my resume, I had something like this:
Non-aviation jobs: Day Care Center Supervisor/coordinator, canadian tire employee, harvey's restaurant employee, landscaper, and corn detassler.
As opposed to using a separate paragraph for each job, I just summed up everything in 1 sentence, as it's all pretty self-explanatory.
For my resume, I had something like this:
Non-aviation jobs: Day Care Center Supervisor/coordinator, canadian tire employee, harvey's restaurant employee, landscaper, and corn detassler.
As opposed to using a separate paragraph for each job, I just summed up everything in 1 sentence, as it's all pretty self-explanatory.
"Never travel faster than your guardian angel can fly." - Mother Theresa
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the most important part of putting anything on your resume is being able to emphasize HOW it makes you better from the experience.
As stated so nicely, "Working in construction shows that you are an individual, who is very attentive to detail. So don't be afraid to show your other talents."
Certain companies are looking for slight differences so do your reasearch and find out what they are looking for and then tailor your resume to suit that employer.
As stated so nicely, "Working in construction shows that you are an individual, who is very attentive to detail. So don't be afraid to show your other talents."
Certain companies are looking for slight differences so do your reasearch and find out what they are looking for and then tailor your resume to suit that employer.
