Tip 1: Presentation is crucial
"Your CV is a statement about you so how it looks makes a critical first impression," Pope says. "If it is beautifully formatted and well laid out then this gives a positive impression on how you approach your work in general. I am immediately drawn to a well presented CV."
"Time is important for your potential employer so they want to get the key information about you as quickly and concisely as possible," Pope says. "Get straight to your key skills and achievements and make it punchy rather than using generic terminology such as 'team player' or 'highly motivated' - these are pre-requisites for most roles in sport."
"I often ask the question in an interview, 'what is your best career achievement to date, what are you most proud of?' Why not include this in the profile or personal statement part of your CV? It is a great way to underline your key strengths and convey some of your passion."
"If you are trying to get into a new sport, volunteer roles can help to lift your CV, especially if you are lacking in relevant experience," Pope says. "Volunteer roles often provide valuable insight into event organisation so this does get recognised on a CV."
"For me, the covering letter has sometimes got the candidate an interview. This is an opportunity to tailor your personal pitch to the role and connect your experience to the job description. If you can do this well (and remember to be concise and punchy) then it should help to get you an interview."
"I often check a candidate's LinkedIn profile, so keep it updated! LinkedIn is an excellent networking tool so if you demonstrate that you are using it effectively and that you have a good network this will send the right message to your potential employer."
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