Australian employers want a clear, honest resume that shows you can do the job. Here is how to build one, in the order we recommend.
1. Contact details
Your name, mobile number, email address and suburb or city. You do not need your full address, a photo or your date of birth.
2. A career summary
Three or four lines at the top: who you are, your key strengths and the role you want. Back up each claim with a fact.
3. Key skills
A short list of skills that match the job ad, such as specific software, licences (forklift, RSA, white card) or certifications.
4. Employment history
Most recent first: job title, employer, location, dates and bullet points with your duties and achievements. Start each bullet with an action verb.
Before Responsible for stock.
After Managed stock for a store of 3,000 lines, cutting write-offs by 15% in a year.
5. Education and training
University degrees, TAFE qualifications and certificates (for example Certificate III or IV), with the institution and year.
6. Referees
Australian employers often contact referees. Many people list two referees with their permission, or write "Referees available on request". See how to choose referees.
7. Length
Two to three pages is normal in Australia. One or two pages is fine for students and entry-level roles.
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