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Q. What information should I put on my resume?
A resume is a one to two page summary of how you meet the employer’s needs and is designed to get you an interview.
Always remember these tips when preparing your application:
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Use good quality paper
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Address the application to a specific person. If you do not know who to address the application to, call the business and ask.
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Be neat, clear and brief (one page for a cover letter and not more than a few pages for your resume)
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Use language you feel comfortable with – be yourself
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Use bullet points to list your top five selling points
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List skills that directly relate to the position and industry
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List all relevant paid and unpaid experience
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List educational qualifications, certificates, seminars, etc.
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Proof read for spelling, clarity, grammar and punctuation (ideally, get someone else to check it for you)
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Update your resume as you gain new skills and experience
Q. Should I send the same resume to all employers?
If you are applying for multiple jobs, it is a good idea to create a model application. This should be adjusted to suit the requirements of each specific position you are applying for. |
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