How to get a job with Greenpeace
Some hints if you are applying for a job at Greenpeace
- Do take the time to write a cover letter, preferably one that explains why you want the job . Working for us is a big step, if you've not thought about it properly we're not interested
- Do not write the words 'I am an excellent communicator' in your cover letter. Communicate something excellently instead - I promise I'll notice
- Keep your CV clear and focused on the vacancy you are applying for - I am not going to pick the relevant paragraph out of four pages of padding
- Read the job description, if your CV doesn't match it we're probably all wasting our time
- Do not try and convince me that your job as a shop floor sales assistant was some kind of executive position, if I find out in the interview I'll be mad, if I find out after I hire you I'll be furious. Spare us both the hassle and be proud of what you achieved; you never know, I might view a customer service of the month award or a record of hard work done well in a good light...
I and my team are currently reviewing 45 CVs, of which maybe 10 will make the cut and be considered for a first round interview. The standard of most of them is abysmal, not necessarily in terms of the skills people have, but in how they communicate themselves. So if you want to work for Greenpeace - take note.
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One more tip - if you're English then try and use the English language properly. Instead of writing something like "I and my team" try "My team and I".
You might currently be in a job where you are reviewing lots of CVs and you might think you are a whizz at writing CVs yourself... you might even think you can give other people advice on how to be great at writing CVs just like you but don't let yourself down by using poor English!
:-D Hee hee!
Posted by: Lisa | March 17, 2007 7:03 PM