Sample Resume
Use this sample resume as a template when preparing to apply for yachting and other adventure travel related jobs.
[Your Name]
seeking a position [insert exciting job title here]
Dear Sir or Madam,
My name is [your name], and I am currently living in [your city, state, country].
I am looking for a job as a [job you want]. Though I have not worked as a [job you want] before, I have a great deal of experience and training in this area, and believe that I would be an asset to your organization for a number of reasons:
- [list reason 1,]
- [list reason 2,]
- [list reason 3.]
I submit my résumé for your consideration. I am prepared to relocate immediately.
Yours sincerely,
Your Name
Curriculum Vitae [or Résumé]
Your Name
123 Street Name
City, State [post code]
COUNTRY
Tel: 123-123-1234
E-mail: your@emailaddress.com
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Date of birth: [insert your date of birth]
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Marital status: [insert your marital status]
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Nationality: [list your nationality]
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Driving licence: Full, clean [include extra endorsements]
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Other: Non smoker, excellent health, recent dental check-up, vaccinations up to date
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[List job specific training]
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[List life saving training]
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[List any other training that might be useful in the job you want]
EDUCATION
(always list most recent first - if you have attended University, it is not necessary to list grade schools.)
[Dates Attended] Name of Institution City, State, Country
- [List Degrees Earned]
- [List Honors]
[DESIRED JOB] EXPERIENCE (list recreational climbing, sailing, flying, diving, cycling, hiking, camping - whatever applies to the job you want - most recent first)
- [list experience 1]
- [list experience 2]
- [list experience 3]
[From Date - To Date] Employer name City, State, Country
[From Date - To Date] Employer name City, State, Country
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Superior: [list immediate superior's name and job tite]
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Job title: [list your job title]
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Duties: [list your duties]
(As always list most recent first - You need not go back more than 10 years unless something earlier relates to the job for which you are applying.)
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[List Computer and Clerical Skills]
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[List Languages spoken, read and written]
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[List any special background or regional knowledge that might apply to the job you desire]
REFERENCES
Referee Name (1)
Referee Job Title - Company
Tel: 111-111-1111
e-mail: referee1@emailaddress.com
Referee Name (2)
Referee Job Title - Company
Tel: 222-222-2222
e-mail: referee2@emailaddress.com
Referee Name (3)
Referee Job Title - Company
Tel: 333-333-3333
e-mail: referee3@emailaddress.com
additional references available upon request.
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