How to Write a CV for a Cabin Crew

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Cabin crew workers toil in a stressful environment for long hours, but they also get to see many areas of the world if they choose. When applying for the job, potential employers want to see examples of good communication, presentation, diplomacy and organization skills. The candidate must be capable of integrating into a team--often of mixed race--and this should be demonstrated on their CV, according to Aperfectcv.co.uk. As well as showing specific skills, a cabin crew's CV should display any professional qualifications held, experience gained from other jobs and reveal a little about the candidate's personal life. According to Cabincrewjobs.com, most American airlines prefer an electronic CV to be formatted in ASCII, which stands for American Standard Code for Information Exchange.

Instructions

1. Research the job and the air flight company. Knowing exactly what the cabin crew job entails and what your potential employer is looking for will allow you to tailor your CV to show the skills they are looking for.

2. Assess your experience. If you do not have direct experience in a similar field, try to show how experience gained in another field directly applies to being a cabin crew member. For example, working as a server can apply to the job duties of a cabin crew member.

3. Use one of the many templates available with any good word processor if you are posting a hard copy of your CV. If you do not have a CV template they can be downloaded for free from numerous websites. (See the Resources section.) Enter your personal information into the indicated areas. Be sure to include your full name, address--including postal code--and telephone number. Many employers also want you to place your email address on the CV so that they can contact you quickly.

4. Write a brief introduction, stating who you are, why you want the cabin crew job and why you think you should be hired. Here is a good place to show that you have done research by stating you would like the opportunity to fly with this company as it charts flights to destinations you have always wanted to visit. Keep the introduction brief, roughly 50 to 100 words.

5. List your previous experience, if appropriate, then list your skills and qualifications. Be sure to leave blank lines between your information, as this will make it easier to read and looks professional.

6. Use basic formatting when sending the CV electronically. This will comply with ASCII, which is the same as rich text formatting. All italics, bullets and other advanced formatting will be lost when converted to ASCII. According to Cabincrewjobs.com, text should be 12-point Courier, with text margins of 1 inch.

Tips & Warnings

• Always print out your CV to proofread, especially if sending a hard copy. Although many word processors have built in proofreaders, they do not always catch every mistake, and formatting problems could become known if you go this extra step. You will also be able to see how the overall CV looks. If sending electronically, email the CV to yourself and read it as the potential employer will read it.

References

• CV Resume: CV, Resume and Cover Letter Advice
• Cabin Crew Jobs: Flight Attendant Resume

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Microsoft Office: CV and Resume Templates