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ResumeHow to resign in Australia: notice and resignation letterResigning from a job in Australia: how to find your notice period, what to put in your resignation letter and how to leave on good terms with your referees.
ResumeHow to write a cover letter for Australian employersA practical guide to writing a cover letter in Australia: structure, length, tone, what to include and the mistakes that send it straight to the no pile.
ResumeHow to address selection criteria (with the STAR method)Many Australian government and public sector jobs ask you to address selection criteria. Here is how to answer them with the STAR method and an example.
ResumeReferees on a resume: who to choose and how to list themAustralian employers often call referees. Who to choose, how to ask them and how to list them on your resume.
ResumeHow to write a resume in Australia: a step-by-step guideHow to write an Australian resume: what to include, how long it should be, referees, and the mistakes that cost interviews.
ResumeATS Resume: how to get past applicant tracking systemsHow applicant tracking systems read your resume, the layout and keyword rules that keep you in the running, and how to check your resume before you apply.