uwochris
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Hey guys,
I will be graduating from University this Spring, and have been trying to prepare my resume and cover letter. I have some questions that I hope you can shed some light on.
1. Since first year, I have been at the very top of my class (#1 every year). My average has been around 90%. I have received numerous scholarships, including several aviation-related ones. Is this something I should put on my resume, or leave it for the cover letter? (i.e what about the non-aviation related ones?)
My fear is that I do not want to come off sounding arrogant. I am really proud of my work ethic and I want companies to know about it. What is the best way for me to include this kind of info?
Some people have even told me that many companies won't care at all, and that I will only be hurting myself by including this type of info. Comments?
2. I have 1 job which is aviation-related- working as a summer flight ops intern with my flight school. All my other work experience is non-aviation related: paper route, babysitting, fast food, physical labour (working in corn fields, cutting grass, etc), shelf stocker at Canadian Tire, and summer camp supervisor for a day care centre. Should I even mention any of this experience, or should I just mention something briefly in the cover letter?
Anyway, I hope some of you can share your opinions with me.
Thanks in advance.
Chris.
I will be graduating from University this Spring, and have been trying to prepare my resume and cover letter. I have some questions that I hope you can shed some light on.
1. Since first year, I have been at the very top of my class (#1 every year). My average has been around 90%. I have received numerous scholarships, including several aviation-related ones. Is this something I should put on my resume, or leave it for the cover letter? (i.e what about the non-aviation related ones?)
My fear is that I do not want to come off sounding arrogant. I am really proud of my work ethic and I want companies to know about it. What is the best way for me to include this kind of info?
Some people have even told me that many companies won't care at all, and that I will only be hurting myself by including this type of info. Comments?
2. I have 1 job which is aviation-related- working as a summer flight ops intern with my flight school. All my other work experience is non-aviation related: paper route, babysitting, fast food, physical labour (working in corn fields, cutting grass, etc), shelf stocker at Canadian Tire, and summer camp supervisor for a day care centre. Should I even mention any of this experience, or should I just mention something briefly in the cover letter?
Anyway, I hope some of you can share your opinions with me.
Thanks in advance.
Chris.