How to tailor your CV for a operations graduate job in the UK
Operations schemes want people who improve how things run. Show that you can spot a problem, fix it and measure the difference.
Keywords to look for in the job ad
Check the ad for these words. Use them only where your experience genuinely backs them up.
process improvementlogisticsKPIssupply chainleanExcelteamworkproblem solvingplanninghealth and safety
What to show
+Describe a process you made faster, cheaper or clearer.
+Give a before and after number if you can.
+Mention any time spent in a warehouse, factory or service environment.
A common mistake
Describing tasks only. Show what improved because of what you did.
Example bullet, before and after
Before
Worked in a warehouse over summer.
After
Picked and packed up to [add: number] orders per shift and suggested a layout change that cut average pick time by [add: percentage].
Items in [square brackets] are for you to fill in with real figures. Never add numbers you cannot back up.
Tailor your CV to the real ad
Paste the job ad and your CV. You get a free preview, and you pay £4.99 only if you want the full rewrite, cover letter and keyword checklist.