- KEEP IT SIMPLE. First impressions count so be clear, concise and
professional. Ensure the document is well formatted with no spelling
mistakes. We recommend a structured approach: Contact details >
Executive summary > Employment history > Other skills >
Education > Extra-curricular.
- DEMONSTRATE SUITABILITY. It should be clear how your experience and
skills are relevant to the role you’re applying for. You can highlight
this in your summary as well as throughout your employment history.
- INCLUDE THE DETAILS. Provide enough information for the reader to
decide whether you are a potential candidate. For each of your previous
roles include details on your responsibilities, especially those that
are relevant to the role you’re applying for.
- FOCUS ON YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS. Use specific examples of your achievements in each position, ie “reduced costs by 8% in 6 months.”
- BULLET POINTS ARE YOUR FRIENDS. They’re a great way to highlight
your skills and achievements, so don’t be afraid to use them along-side
full sentences.
- FOUR PAGES MAXIMUM. Try to keep your resume between 2-4 pages
depending on the length of your experience and the number of different
roles you’ve held.
- BE YOURSELF. Remember to include your extra-curricular, volunteering
and community activities. They show that you are a well-rounded
individual with diverse interests, who can manage their time
effectively.
- KEEP IT PROFESSIONAL. Don’t use abbreviations or jargon; it only
looks lazy and unprofessional. You don’t need a profile photo either.
- BE HONEST. The employer will find out and it will result in a large question mark around your integrity.
- CHECK, CHECK AND CHECK AGAIN! As we said at the beginning, first
impressions count, so make sure you don’t have any spelling or
grammatical mistakes in there.
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