How to create an AirCV

1. Register or sign in to the Talent Community
2. Go to “AirCV” under the Job Seekers drop-down on the front page of the Talent Community. Click on the “Get Started” button.
3. To create your AirCV there are 3 simple steps:

Step 1 - Create your AirCV address (Your public URL for your AirCV) – a good idea is to simply use your name. You can share your AirCV address with employers e.g. https://aircv.me/bobsmith

Step 2 - Write a brief summary about yourself (Titled “Long story short”). For example: “I am a natural salesperson who has worked in homewares retail, fashion and smallgoods.”

Step 3 - Upload your resume document.  The file must be File must be a .doc, .txt, .rtf, .pdf (max size 4MB). If you do not have a resume then you can use the AirCV builder. Simply check the box next to “I don’t have a resume”. Click the “Create My AirCV” button.

How to review & edit your AirCV

To edit your AirCV you must first deactivate it. Click the “Deactivate My AirCV” button.

Once you have uploaded a resume, document you can edit, remove or add skills and experience where necessary. Check through the document and edit these sections:

• Your location
• Your long-story-short introduction
• Your Career Overview
• Skills and Capabilities listed
• Your Experience with individual employers
• Your Education, Training and Qualifications.

When you are editing your AirCV, make sure the following fields are accurate:

• Location – ensure the location reflects where you are seeking work
• Job Title / Position – the resume upload function may have mis-read your job title – make sure it is easy to find e.g. “Graphic Designer” instead of “Design Ninja”
• Employer – use the business name to increase your chances of being found. E.g. “ANZ Bank” instead of “ANZ Business Banking”
• Education – Make sure your Qualifications are correct and easy to find e.g. “Bachelor of Business” instead of “Business degree”.

DON’T FORGET to activate your AirCV after you have finished editing, otherwise employers can not match you to their jobs. Click the “activate My AirCV” button.