{"id":18113,"date":"2018-09-04T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-04T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skydivemag.com\/new\/?p=18113"},"modified":"2020-11-12T09:17:35","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T09:17:35","slug":"2018-09-05-getting-a-job-in-skydiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/2018-09-05-getting-a-job-in-skydiving\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting a Job in Skydiving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">Tim Parrant shares his secret of success&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-looking-for-job-FI-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-looking-for-job-FI-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-looking-for-job-FI-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-looking-for-job-FI-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-looking-for-job-FI-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-looking-for-job-FI-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-looking-for-job-FI-860x484.jpg 860w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-looking-for-job-FI.jpg 1720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Whether it\u2019s your first time looking for a drop zone job in skydiving or you\u2019re a veteran season jumper, skydiving can be a tough industry to score good quality jobs&#8230;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Often the process of job-seeking is through the &#8216;who-you-know&#8217; vibe but usually we all still have to send through a CV (resum\u00e9).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video CV!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the video at the end of this article I share my own secret weapon when it comes to standing out above all the other CVs. Below are some useful written CV tips. My personal opinion is to send a video CV with a well-written cover letter. Be professional but be creative! The person looking at your application is usually a skydiver and doesn\u2019t want mundane crap to plough through, they probably want personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-jobs-FI-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-jobs-FI-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-jobs-FI-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-jobs-FI-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-jobs-FI-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-jobs-FI-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-jobs-FI-860x484.jpg 860w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-jobs-FI.jpg 1720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Express your personality<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hot Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your video CV shouldn&#8217;t be longer than 3 minutes<\/li><li>Be creative and express your personality<\/li><li>Relocating is normal in DZ life so be prepared to be flexible<\/li><li>Less is more! DZ staff are very busy, keep everything nice and simple<\/li><li>Include your photo in the cover letter\/CV<\/li><li>Physically show up to the DZ to ask for a job, or make a phone call<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Be professional but be creative!<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-jobs-DZ-windsock-FI-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-jobs-DZ-windsock-FI-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-jobs-DZ-windsock-FI-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-jobs-DZ-windsock-FI-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-jobs-DZ-windsock-FI-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-jobs-DZ-windsock-FI-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-jobs-DZ-windsock-FI-860x484.jpg 860w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tim-parrant-jobs-DZ-windsock-FI.jpg 1720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Written CV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Include the following in your written CV:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Jump numbers in each discipline<\/li><li>Ratings and respected organisations<\/li><li>Previous dropzone\/tunnel roles<\/li><li>Equipment you use<\/li><li>What work you are willing to do<\/li><li>Contacts for references<\/li><li>Dates you&#8217;re available to work<\/li><li>Conditions you&#8217;re comfortable to jump<\/li><li>Extra skills you can offer to the dropzone<\/li><li>Willingness to relocate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to search for jobs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Facebook group: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1146342648713367\/\">Skydive Jobs<\/a><\/li><li>Dropzone.com: Classifieds, employment<\/li><li>Dropzone&#8217;s website or facebook page<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Good luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Tim&#8217;s Secret Recipe \u2013 Video CV<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zestrjllHqE\n<\/div><figcaption>Tim Parrant \u2013 Video CV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"sfsi_plus_widget 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