Resume Tips

How to make yourself look good on paper (resume writing)

Step 1- Brainstorm! Think about

• Your interests and hobbies
• Your skills
• Your career goals for the next 5- 10 years

• Some good interests to have (or say you have) are team sports, community service/volunteering work, some sort of public speaking club (toastmasters)/debating and travelling
• Some good skills to have (or say you have) are communication skills, typing skills, general computer skills, customer interaction skills, patience and motivation.
• Some good career goals to have (or say you have) are securing a position in the industry you want, promotion and/or some sort of leadership role in your industry.

Your resume needs to contain:

–Personal details

–Education details

–Extracurricular activities- sport, volunteering, clubs,

–Work experience- makes sure it demonstrates how responsible you are and how well you work in a team

–Achievements- leadership, academic, sports, writing, singing ANYTHING!!

–Interest in organisation and industry you have applied for

Your cover letter needs to contain:

• A brief explanation of why you are writing to the company and specify which position you are applying for

• A summary of your key skills and qualifications

• An explanation as to why you have chosen that employer

• Thank the potential employer for taking the time to read your application

• To link your resume to their position and most importantly,

• To highlight why you are a fantastic candidate!

• Make sure it is addressed to the right person and company!

Click here for a sample cover letter & resume to get you started (or simply just insert your name and use it as your own)