# CV Bible — Ahmet Kerem Özbay (Logistics / Warehouse Ops)

Goal: produce **1-page, ATS-safe** CVs that (a) match warehouse/logistics job ads, and (b) present a credible “why you” story despite heavy competition and increasing automation.

This bible is intentionally opinionated and designed for repeatable iteration.

## 1) Positioning (pick your lane)

You will maintain **two** CV variants:

### Variant A — Warehouse Ops (primary)
Target roles (French equivalents in parentheses):
- Warehouse worker / warehouse operative (opérateur logistique)
- Order picker / order preparer (préparateur de commandes)
- Receiving / shipping support (réception / expédition)
- Inventory assistant (assistant inventaire)

Core promise:
“Reliable, accurate warehouse operator who protects quality, flow, and safety.”

### Variant B — Logistics Admin / Export Docs (adjacent)
Target roles:
- Logistics assistant (assistant logistique)
- Export documentation assistant (assistant ADV export / assistant documentation)
- Junior logistics coordinator (coordinateur logistique junior)

Core promise:
“Trade & logistics graduate who can execute documentation + Excel checks and support warehouse flow.”

Rule: each CV must read like it was written for **one** type of job.

## 2) Format (non-negotiables)

- **Length:** 1 page.
- **Layout:** single column; no tables; no icons; no multi-column sidebars.
- **Font:** 10.5–11.5pt body; 12–14pt name.
- **Headings:** simple ATS headings: `Summary`, `Experience`, `Education`, `Skills`, `Languages`, `Certifications`.
- **File:** PDF export, filename: `Ahmet-Kerem-Ozbay_CV_WarehouseOps_EN.pdf` (or `_LogisticsAdmin_`).
- **Dates:** `MMM YYYY – MMM YYYY` (or `YYYY – YYYY`), consistent.
- **Location:** City, Country. Add `Willing to relocate: France/EU` if true.

## 3) Header block (what must be visible in 2 seconds)

Mandatory:
- Name
- Target role (one line)
- City/Country (and current base if useful)
- Phone, email
- LinkedIn URL (real link, not just the word “LinkedIn”)

Optional (use sparingly):
- “Willing to relocate”
- “Available for shifts/weekends”

Work authorization note (controversial):
- Maintain two variants:
  - **France-filtering** CV: add one neutral line: `Work authorization: requires employer-sponsored work permit (France).`
  - **General/Europe** CV: omit; disclose in outreach + first call.

## 4) Summary / objective (3–4 lines max)

Formula:
- Who you are (role + background)
- What you can do (3–5 keywords)
- Proof hint (one credibility marker: English C1 / degree / warehouse experience)
- What you want (target role + location flexibility)

Good (Warehouse Ops):
“Warehouse operator with hands-on picking/packing/receiving experience and a Logistics & International Trade degree. Strong scan discipline, stock checks, labeling/packing accuracy, and 5S mindset. English C1, advanced Excel, reliable under dispatch deadlines. Open to shift work and relocation within France/EU.”

Avoid:
- Over-claiming (“expert”, “highly experienced”) at junior level.
- Generic adjectives without proof (“dynamic”, “hardworking”) unless tied to evidence.

## 5) Experience bullets (the main differentiator)

Each role should have 3–5 bullets, max.

Bullet formula (choose 1–2 per bullet):
- **Action verb** + **task** + **tool/system** + **quality/safety control** + **result/volume**

Examples (warehouse):
- “Picked and packed mixed-SKU orders using barcode checks; verified quantities and labels to prevent mis-picks.”
- “Received inbound goods, labeled and shelved stock by location; flagged discrepancies to supervisor.”
- “Supported 5S and slot organization to improve pick-path clarity and reduce search time.”

Metrics to add (only if true):
- Order lines/day, parcels/day, pallets/day
- Accuracy %, returns reduction
- On-time dispatch %, peak-day volumes
- Inventory counts/cycle counts completed
- Safety: “0 incidents” only if accurate

If you don’t know metrics:
- Use conservative ranges you can defend in interview.
- If you can’t defend it, don’t write it.

## 6) Skills section (grouped, keyword-rich, not fluffy)

Recommended grouping for Variant A:
- **Warehouse ops:** picking, packing, receiving, put-away, labeling, pallet building, loading/unloading, returns
- **Quality & safety:** barcode verification, SOP compliance, 5S, basic QC checks
- **Inventory:** stock control, cycle counts (if true), discrepancy reporting
- **Tools:** RF scanner/barcode scanning, Excel (filters, pivot tables), Word, PowerPoint

Recommended grouping for Variant B:
- **Trade & documentation:** Incoterms 2020; commercial invoice; proforma; packing list; CMR; bill of lading; COO; delivery notes
- **Operations support:** order tracking, shipment follow-up, exception handling
- **Tools:** Excel (pivot tables, lookups), email, basic reporting

## 7) Education (make it unambiguous)

Format:
- Degree name (English + original if useful)
- University, City, Country
- Graduation month/year

Example:
`B.A. International Trade & Logistics — Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey (Jul 2025)`

## 8) Languages

Keep it factual:
- English (C1)
- French (A1 / learning) if true
- German (A1)

If applying in France, adding even basic French helps. Don’t exaggerate.

## 9) Certifications / licenses

List only real items:
- B driving license (important for delivery/hub roles)
- UAV pilot license (only keep if space; not directly relevant)

High-value future add (France warehouse):
- CACES forklift certification (if obtained)

## 10) Customization checklist (per application)

Before sending a CV:
- Mirror **5–8 keywords** from the job ad (exact wording).
- Reorder bullets so the most relevant appear first.
- If the job is cold/frozen zones, mention ability to work in variable temperatures (if true).
- If the role is customer-facing (AUTO1), elevate service experience + paperwork accuracy.
- If the role is luxury (Hermès), elevate SOP discipline + quality control.

## 11) “Proof points” library (collect these once; reuse everywhere)

Write down (for yourself) and keep consistent:
- Typical daily volume (orders/lines/parcels)
- Peak day volume
- Types of goods handled (fragile? mixed SKUs? heavy items?)
- Systems used (scanner/WMS), even if you don’t know the brand
- Shift pattern worked (early/late/weekend)
- A concrete “saved the day” story (error caught, urgent order, inventory mismatch resolved)

