Resumes

A resume is a summary of your education, employment, skills, and experiences. It is a marketing document that promotes your suitability for employment and should follow the 4S rule:

• Simple - easy to read with a simple layout and style
• Structured - presented in a professional format
• Significant - provides information that is relevant and valuable to the employer
• Succinct – is concise and targets the role and the employer

Here are our top tips for pulling together your next resume:

• Watch this video to learn what should be included in your resume, then check out our sample resumes below that show the 4S rule in use
• Consider which style is suitable for your purposes, then utilise our resume resources to start drafting your resume
• Research the industry or employer that you are applying to and then work on tailoring your resume so that it meets their needs
• Get instant feedback on your resume using the Resume Reviewer tool. Upload your resume to receive instant, detailed feedback as the tool scores your resume against more than 50 automated checks. After making changes you can reload your resume to see how your score has increased.
• Create a “master” resume that includes all your experiences, skills and achievements, and then choose relevant items from that document to create a targeted application for each employer