Resume tips in Australia

A good resume can be the difference between an interview and being ignored.
Study Online Australia offers some simple ways to ensure your resume promotes you well.

What to do

• Sell yourself, be sure to highlight what makes you a great candidate and feel free to use bullet points and a bold font to highlight key information
• Use simple fonts for easy reading (10 point minimum and well spaced lines)
• 2 pages maximum
• Ensure that  your information is easy to read (e.g. place your recent positions first)
• Ask a friend to check your CV
• Make sure that your spelling is correct
  

What to include

• Include your level of English or other language skills
  
• Include customized cover letter if you apply online
  
• Write more about recent positions with important achievements
  
• Include only information, courses and qualifications related to the applied job position
  

Invitation for an interview

• Use language to your advantage - these can include ‘teamwork’, ‘flexibility’, ‘detail-oriented’ and ‘self-motivated’
• Have ready contact details of your referees to provide at interview
• Don’t forget - First impressions do count
  

Don't

• Provide referees details only write : “reference available upon request”
• Write about marital status, religion, passport details, nationality
• Use unprofessional email addresses (e.g. smashedinvegas@myemail.com), not a good look

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