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:

  • Use good quality paper
  • Address the application to a specific person. If you do not know who to address the application to, call the business and ask.
  • Be neat, clear and brief (one page for a cover letter and not more than a few pages for your resume)
  • Use language you feel comfortable with – be yourself
  • Use bullet points to list your top five selling points
  • List skills that directly relate to the position and industry
  • List all relevant paid and unpaid experience
  • List educational qualifications, certificates, seminars, etc.
  • Proof read for spelling, clarity, grammar and punctuation (ideally, get someone else to check it for you)
  • 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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