A great resume is a valuable tool for taking steps forward in your working life.
A key document for your job applications and a way to showcase your skills, experience and achievements to potential employers.
Think of your resume as a summary that shows why you’d be a good match for a role, rather than your whole career history – it needs to capture a potential employer’s interest quickly.
A great resume does this by highlighting your achievements and offering a clear snapshot of your key skills and experience.
Don’t submit just a one page resume, but don’t exceed five pages! Key inclusions for your resume should include the following.
Contact Details
• Your full name
• Suburb and state
• Mobile number
• Email address
Career Summary
Your elevator pitch. Include a few lines of text to sell yourself to your potential employer. This could include your career history or career objective.
Career History
• Include your previous role title
• Previous company
• Dates employed
• An overview of your role in one to two lines
• Add key responsibilities by dot point (up to six)
Details
• Key skills – include up to eight. Dot point, make it clear
• Education – any courses/qualifications, dates obtained and the institution name
• Interests – add two to three interests to give an idea of your personality
• Referees – you don’t have to add the contact details! Add “Available upon request”
What not to include on your resume?
• Date of birth
• Marital status
• Religion
• Nationality
Why? At worst, this information could be used to discriminate against you.
Your resume is more than a way to showcase your skills, it your chance to make a memorable first impression! We hope these tips give you the best chance to succeed at your next job application!
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