A presentation by deltatre, a sport media services company, at the University of Sussex Careers and Employability Centre, 12 June 2012

1. CVs & Applications
12th June 2012, University of Sussex

2. A bit about
We are a sport media services company that provides
operational, technology and consulting services
for broadcast, web, results, graphics and
sports business processes.
We work with leading sports federations and television
broadcasters.

3. Founded in 1998 in Turin, Italy and has over 350 employees
deltatre media was established in 2002 and has over 50
employees based in Wimbledon, London.
We also have offices based in Manchester, Paris, New York and
Switzerland.
Major Clients and events include:
UEFA, FIFA, IRB, IAAF, BBC, Channel4, ITV, BSKYB and
LOCOG

4. CV writing: What we look for…
How closely does the CV match the Job Description?
Generic CVs are not very impressive, tailor the skill set you are putting emphasis on
according to the skills outlined in the job description. It should be easy to identify the
skills needed for the role.
Does the CV demonstrate both “Soft” and “Hard” Skills?
What skills are you making us aware of? Is there a balance of skills? For
technical roles we NEED to see evidence of soft skills. What examples of
these skills can you identify?

5. CV writing: What we look for…
What experience does the candidate have that is RELEVANT
to the role?
Prioritise the most important information, relevant experience should be
clearly outlined and accessible for employers.
Other experience is important but secondary to the relevant skills
Attention to detail, have you triple checked your
grammar/spelling/syntax.
Spelling mistakes and poor grammar are an instant turn off. If English is not
your first language ensure that this is thoroughly checked. We would be put
off a potential candidate if any obvious mistakes were made.

6. CV writing: What we look for…
How does it look?
Your CV should be accessible. The most important information should be
displayed clearly and easily read. Layout and structure is important, a well
presented CV will automatically be more attractive than a crowded or poorly
structured one.
Have you ensured that it is not too long?
The best CVs include all relevant information in two A4 pages. At graduate
level there is no need for this to be longer. Include only relevant
experience, bullet point your achievements and remove extra words

7. CV writing: Key things to Remember
Your CV is the employers first impression of you, make it reflect
how you want to be perceived.
Highlight skills in the experiences you have had; being in a sports
team is often a valid and impressive demonstration of skills BUT
outline this.
Make it VERY easy for employers to see why they should hire
you, hand the information to them on a plate.
Due to high numbers of applicants often employers do not have a
lot of time to spend on each CV, make yours special and stand out

8. Examples of CVs
We will now show you some good and bad
examples of CVs that we have received for
our graduate scheme.

9. Application Forms: Things to remember
Questions are designed to allow the candidate to showcase
relevant experience.
Application forms are a great opportunity to demonstrate how your
experience is related to the role.
Take your time over it, it is very easy to tell if an application has
been rushed. Impressive applicants have thought through their
answers.
A good demonstration of skills may not come from where you
expect it to, think outside the box
Structure your response

10. Application Forms
Competency based questions
Most application forms (and interviews) are based around competencies. These
are often related to the whole culture of the business as well as a specific role
Companies who use competency based questions will be looking to see these
demonstrated clearly in the answer. Use the buzz word and deliver the
information in an easy way. Make it easy for them to see your skills
Reflect the company’s culture and competencies throughout your responses (it is
easy to find information on this on most large company websites)
Keep returning to the competencies provided and the question asked
Often competency questions require an example. Can you think of examples that
related to the following competencies?

11. Application Forms: Example Competencies
Ability to multitask
Proactive
Passionate
Problem Solver
Prioritization (Working to deadlines)
Attention to detail
Flexibility
Adaptability
Team Player

12. Application Forms: Example Questions
Why do you think you would be an ideal candidate for our graduate placement?
Please describe a time when you have built up a good working/team relationship with
someone who worked very differently from you. How did you do this and was it
successful?
How can you add value to this role and the company?
Give an example when you have encountered a problem in a work context and how
you overcame it.
Please outline an example of when you demonstrated leadership skills.

13. Opportunities with deltatre
Graduate Scheme
We are looking for a graduate wishing to pursue a career within the sports
media industry
We can offer a challenging and rewarding environment to work in
Successful candidates will be involved in projects across all departments
throughout the 2 year placement.
Departments are outlined below and will include experience in the following areas:
Web – Website development; testing; creative design; live updates
Graphics – Live events including set up and operations incl use of VizRT & d3D; creative design.
Results – Live & Post Events operations incl. use of MATRICS (d3 results system); results collection & distribution.
Video – Live Streaming operations; Post production video editing.
Sales- Producing sales tenders; marketing collateral & sales strategy across all departments .