'No excuse' for Green howler, says Wilson
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson believes there is "no excuse" for Robert Green's error against the United States last night - but has questioned Fabio Capello's decision to name his England side only two hours before kick-off.
Green allowed a 25-yard shot from Clint Dempsey to slip from his grasp and over the line for the Americans' equaliser as England drew 1-1 in their opening World Cup Group C fixture in Rustenburg.
The West Ham stopper did not know he would be playing until a couple of hours before the game got under way, and Wilson feels Green should have been told earlier.
Asked if there could be any excuse for Green, Wilson told BBC Radio 5 Live's Sportsweek programme: "No, there is no excuse, absolutely none.
"I'd love to join the goalkeepers' union and find an excuse - an awful pitch or the ball - but there was nothing. I've never seen anything quite like it.
"My only question would be how late was the choice that Capello made for his goalkeepers? Because, in my view, any goalkeeper needs a minimum of 24 hours.
"Ideally, I think he needs several days because we goalkeepers live and thrive on the confidence and belief that comes from knowing that you are the number one through your performances, and that the team wants you.
"It doesn't guarantee that you won't make a mistake, but clearly England do not have a Peter Shilton, a Gordon Banks, a David Seaman."
How to simplify… your CV (for maximum impact)
Finding a new job in the current atmosphere of recession is not easy, but getting your CV working for you will make the chances of securing that all important interview much greater.
The recruiter who receives your CV will probably have dozens and dozens to sort through, and very little time to do so, so your CV will have to showcase your relevant experience, skills and qualities in less than ten seconds. Simplification is the key to success.
Less haste, more success.
The golden rule for job applications is not to rush. Give yourself ample time to collate the information for your CV. If you dash something off the night before a deadline and it leads to your application being discounted, all your experience and hard work will be wasted.
Structure your CV.
The most important information – usually your skills and recent experience – should be clearly laid out at the very beginning of your CV, as it’s this that will get you long-listed for an interview. Don’t assume the recruiter will search through reams of information to find out if you’re qualified for a position – they won’t!
Keep it short.
Whilst there’s no hard and fast rule for the length of a CV, a couple of pages are usually regarded as the norm unless you’ve had a very long career or the recruiter specifically asks for a more detailed CV. Keep it punchy, get your foot in the door and save the more involved explanations for your interview.
Keep it sweet.
Your CV should not become a confessional, a list of mishaps or a series of excuses. Exorcise any references to failure – whether that’s examination, marital or business. Write positively and present your best face to the world, concentrating on the experience and achievement that equips you for a bright future.
Make it look good.
Decorative patterns and eccentric formatting can often detract from your message. Keep your CV uncluttered with short sentences, big margins around your text and key points emphasised. Bullet points can be useful in moderation.
Tailor your CV.
A sure-fire way to boost your chances of getting an interview is to tweak your CV for each application you make. Do your research on the business or organisation – what type of language do they use on their website to describe their staff and their outlook? Can you mirror this in your CV? Go through the job spec with a fine tooth comb, making sure to include examples proving relevant experience for all requirements of the role.
Don’t leave suspicious gaps.
Any unexplained gap in your employment history will be regarded with suspicion by recruiters, so make sure to plug those holes. Even times of unemployment can be adequately justified if you focus on the development of soft skills such as project management, communication or teamwork.
Check, check, check. And then check again.
Any spelling or grammatical mistakes in your CV are going to create a negative perception in the mind of the recruiter – why would they want to employ someone slapdash? Whilst spell-checkers can be useful they don’t catch everything and can often end up erroneously altering words to American spelling conventions. Get as many people as possible (who can spell) to go over your CV for typos and grammatical errors.
Ditch the snapshot and personal info.
Unless specifically asked to provide a photo of yourself, leave it out. The skills, achievements and experience you describe should carry weight with the recruiter, not your hairstyle. In the same way, you should not provide recruiters with age, weight, height, religion or marital status unless strictly relevant to your application.
Be honest.
Never, ever embellish the truth in your job application, no matter how well you think you can cover it up. It only takes a quick phone call for the recruiter to discover that your First in Biochemistry from Oxford is actually a NVQ in Food Science from your local community college. Highlight the positives in your CV, but don’t include blatant lies – even in the section on your leisure activities.
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