How to write a winning resume for jobs in Australia?

Your resume or CV, what it includes and what it doesn’t also play a big role in your chances of landing a job. So, here are some tips for crafting a winning resume as an international student in Australia:

Tip 1: Tailor Your Resume

Instead of having one resume that you send out for every job, tailor your resume for different job positions.

Tip 2: Layout

It’s wise not to make your resume super fancy or colourful as it will distract the employer from finding what they’re looking for. Keep the formatting simple and use a basic font like Times New Roman or Arial. Make sure to bold or underline the headings (not both) and try to use bullet points where possible to make for easy reading.

Tip 3: Personal / Contact Details

Include your name, address, phone number, and email address so it’s easier for them to contact you directly if they’re interested.

Tip 4: Career Profile

Your career profile should be a short paragraph or a list of bullet points summarizing your professional goals, your particular skills, and what you can offer your prospective employer.

Tip 5: Skills Summary

Highlight your primary skills that the job that you’re applying to might be looking after.

Tip 6: Research

Before you begin, research the business and industry that you are submitting your resume to. This can help you to assess whether you have the basic skills and experience needed for that job position.

Tip 7: Honesty

Be honest! Employers have a lot of tools to check information, so do not take any risks.

Tip 8: Length

Keep your resume/CV short. 1-2 pages (3 maximum) is the general expectation.   Remember, the power of words is in clarity & getting to the point. Good luck with your job search!