The Application

After my questions had been answered, I went to work on my CV/resume. Yummy Jobs provides a section on its site dedicated to CV advice. It talks about how to get noticed for the right reasons and even provides a free downloadable resume and CV builder. This is the format I used when drawing up my application. The site recommends following these top five tips to ensure you attract the employer’s attention:

1. Know what you're applying for. This means your CV/resume should reflect your skills as they relate to the position.

2. List all education experience.

3. Be contactable.

4. Have an objective.

5. Review and edit. 

The cover letter should make your personality and skills shine through. It should be precise, to the point and professional. This is your opportunity to illustrate why you are the ideal candidate for the job. I would strongly recommend taking some time to draw up the best CV/resume that you can. It’s well worth the effort because this is what will determine if you get to the next phase in the application process. In my own cover letter, I emphasized my interest in the Hospitality industry and my passion for the Walt Disney Company. I listed my education experience and all relevant qualifications. I mentioned how Disney is the number one company I would want to work for and that if I secured the job it would be the fulfilment of a lifelong dream.