
The purpose of your resume is to generate interest and interviews. It is not a record of your work life history, however it should spark the reader’s interest and their need to determine if you will add value to their organisation.
Resumes should be concise and easy to read. Use fewer words not more.
Ideally your resume should be a maximum of 3 pages!
Use the following as a guide to your resume.
If you are applying to a specific role, amend your basic CV to highlight your suitability for that role.
Keep presentation simple and easy to follow.
Ensure that grammar and spelling are checked thoroughly before submitting.
Personal Information:
Name
Address
Home Phone
Work Phone
Mobile Phone
Email address
Career Summary:
What do you hope to achieve? One sentence.
Employment Summary:
List most recent position first. Summarise only 3 or 4 of your positions. Use a one liner to refer to other roles that are important.
Start date - end date
Company name (and location if important)
Company descriptive (what does the company do)
Position title
Responsibility/major objective of role
Major duties - dot points
Achievements - dot points - outstanding achievements particularly if measurable
Start date - end date
Company name
Company descriptive
Position title
Responsibility
Major duties
Achievements
Start Date - end date
Company name
Company descriptive
Position title
Responsibility
Major duties
Achievements
Educational Summary:
List most recent first.
Start date - finish date
Qualification
Institution
Start date - finish date
Qualification
Institution
Skill summary:
Technical skills - list skill and grading (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
Computer literacy - list packages and grading
Non-technical skills - include personal attributes such as "team player, high work ethic"
Professional Memberships:
Particularly if relevant to employment sought
Interests: One line only
Referees:
Name
Title
Company
Work phone
Mobile phone
Email address
Relationship of referee to you
Name
Title
Company
Work Phone
Mobile phone
Email address
Relationship of referee to you
360HR ADDITIONAL DATA
In order for 360HR to assist you in your job search, please provide the following data on a page separate to your resume.
Work preference:
What type of work are you seeking and why. Are there particular industries or companies that really appeal to you?
Reason for seeking a new role:
Current salary package:
Annual salary package sought:
Notice period required by your current employer
Hourly rate sought for contractor or temporary work:
Do you have your own Pty Ltd Company?
Preferred work locations:
Preferred work hours:
Special requirements if any:
Are you an Australian Citizen?
Are you a permanent resident?
Do you have a current work permit?
Please advise permit number and expiry date:
Do you have a current drivers licence?
Do you have the use of a vehicle for work?
What is your availability for interviews?
Are you able to be contacted at work with discretion?