Resumes need to be aimed at a particular position, whether it's an advertised position or you are cold calling (showing an expressions of interest in future positions). You may need to have more than 1 resume if you are interested in varying fields of work.
When writing a resume put yourself in the Employer's shoes. What would they be looking for and what of that can you do? Do you have skills to match?
Some important points to remember.
Your resume is your opportunity to make a good impression.
A resume that works is a resume that gets you an interview.
Make it easy for the employer to see that your skills and experiences are well matched to the advertised job.
A resume is both a marketing tool and a history of your work and learning.
Use our resume guides to start putting together a resume. Resumes give an important first impression to a potential employer.
Information Sheets
Resume Impression
Resume Writing
Downloads
Resume Builder (Word Doc)
Resume Template (Word Doc)
Resume Template 1 (Word Doc)
Resume Template 2 (Word Doc)
Resume Template 3 (Word Doc)
The Career Development Centre can support you in putting together a contemporary resume which showcases your skills.
Feel free to email your resume to us for feedback at info@cdc.org.au
Cover Letters
Cover Letter Example
Applying for a specific position (if you have work experience)
Your cover letter is much more than a 'cover note' - when it is prepared it:
Introduces you to the employer
Highlights or adds to key information in your resume
Tells the employer why they should consider employing you, based on your skills and experience
Shows the employer that you know about their organisation and how you match their requirements
Invites the employer to read further to find out more
Convinces the employer that you're worth interviewing
Things to remember:
Keep it brief (no more than a page) - Employers don't have the time to read every job application they receive in full so they scan them for key information.
Make sure your cover letter shows how you meet the criteria for the job - this could be through your personal strengths, skills and abilities, work experience or academic results.
Ensure your cover letter addresses the key skills and requirments of the job's position description - there's no use talking about things that your future employer isn't actually looking for.
Use your resume to back up and expand upon key points in your cover letter.
Make it as personal as possible. This means addressing your letter to a real person (not "To Whom it may concern") This means extra work but it is well worth the effort.
You also need to show that you are enthusiastic and have a positive attitude towards the role.
Cover letter examples
Administration - Cover Letter Example
Driver - Cover Letter Example
Expression of Interest Letter
Trades - Cover Letter Example
Health/Carer - Cover Letter Example
Trainee - Cover Letter Example
Some sentence ideas to help you get started or finished
The Career Development Centre can support you in putting together a cover letter.
Feel free to email your cover letter to us for feedback at info@cdc.org.au
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