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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)