Resume - Hints and Tips
A resume - is a documented history of your Career, Skills, Abilities and Personal Attributes. It is important to sell yourself in the best way possible, as your resume is the tool for you to secure an interview.
A resume should state the following:
Your personal details e.g. your name, address, contact telephone numbers, email address (It is optional to put your date of birth and your marital status).
- Career objectives
- Career summary
- Work experience
- Education
- Personal profile
- Referees
Often when a job ad is placed, hundreds of resumes stream in for that one position. Invariably another person (not the interviewer) will short-list the resumes. It is important that you address any selection criteria and include relevant information to the position you are applying for in your resume. We want your resume to catch their eye and land you that interview!
Your resume is a vital tool for selling yourself, and you need to make it clear that you will be an asset to the organisation.
- Try to avoid repeating information
- Cut down on job duties - make it shorter and easier to read.
- A resume should only be up to about 5 pages long (max!), you want the employer to read it.
- All formatting should be the same for headings and the body of the resume - it should be clear and easy to read.
- List details in chronological order - most recent first.
- Print out your resume on quality paper, preferably white. Coloured paper is hard to read and doesn't give the same professional edge.
- Do not mention your previous salary or wage, superannuation contributions, bonuses etc as this may send out a message that your money hungry, you're too expensive for their company or that money is your number one priority. Land the job then talk about your salary.
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