Resume Preparation
There are many ways to set out your resume. REMEMBER a resume is a selling document.
Your resume represents you to a potential employer. It needs to show your skills, experience & achievements and how closely they meet with the job specifications of the role for which you are applying. This will determine whether you will be interviewed.
You should have a covering letter. The covering letter should point out your experience directly relating to the job ad to which you are responding.
Ensure you address the following in your resume.
- Full name
- Full address
- Contact details, Home and Mobile phones plus personal E-mail address
- If you are not an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, state Visa type
- Hobbies and interests (optional)
- Education /Training / Qualifications
Note: items 1 - 6 all on first page if possible - Brief overview of skills / experience (optional)
- Employment history, starting with your current or most recent position and work back. (If you are a mature person, the last 15 - 20 years employment history is enough)
- Give business references
- Be honest with your skills and achievements (they will be reference checked)
Employment history content suggestions:-
Name of Employer
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Commencement and termination dates (Month & Year)
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Your job title
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Summary of duties and responsibilities
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List some achievements from each employer
Remember a resume is a selling document, DO NOT SELL YOURSELF SHORT
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