Writing Resumes and Cover Letters For Dummies - Australia / NZ
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Writing Resumes and Cover Letters For Dummies - Australia / NZ
About This Book
Practical tricks for standing out from the crowd and getting the job you want in the Australian and New Zealand market
Applying for jobs in today's tight job market can seem like an overwhelming process. Competition is fierce and employers expect more than ever before from job applicants. With unemployment and redundancies rising, it's simply not a good time to be looking. So how do make yourself stand out? Writing Resumes and Cover Letters For Dummies, Second Australian & New Zealand Edition shows you how to catch a recruiter's attention. Presenting a wealth of sample resumes and cover letters, this handy, easy-to-use guide shows you how to write a killer cover letter, format your resume for online use, use social networking to your advantage, and tailor your resume and cover letters for specific positions and companies.
- Designed specifically for job hunters in Australia and New Zealand
- Offers practical tips and advice on crafting a great resume and a perfect cover letter for any kind of position
- Includes advice on addressing government selection criteria
- Features ten ways to turn off a recruiter and ten tips for the perfect presentation
No matter how tough the job market is, a great resume and cover letter combination will help you get the attention you deserve. Writing Resumes and Cover Letters For Dummies gives you all the tools and tips you need to get noticedâand get your dream job!
Frequently asked questions
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Introducing the First-Rate Resume and Cover Letter
Realising the Value of a Top-Notch Resume
- Showing how your skills and experience match the criteria for the job. Relevancy is the name of the game. Your resume must demonstrate that you understand the company and the role, and have the skills and experience required.We show you how to craft a targeted resume in Chapter 2, and explore how you can use a cover letter as your calling card in Chapter 7.
- Flaunting your achievements. Including past successes or achievements from your past two or three roles is a great way to show how you add value to an organisation.
- Putting in industry experience. Nothing beats real-life work experience in your field. Even better when youâve worked for some impressive names.
- Scoring high marks. Your university, college or school results speak volumes. When your academic record is strong, highlight the fact you blitzed it through university or school with straight As. See Chapters 11 and 12 for ways to present academic achievements.
- Make sure your resume is easy to read. Use a simple layout.
- Keep your resume to around two to three pages.
- Mimic the keywords used in job ads.
- Back up any claims you make with examples.
- Proofread your document carefully.
Planning Your Approach
Remembering that your resume is valuable real estate
- You know yourself better than anyone else.
- You get to call the shots in terms of layout and content.
- Youâre on a tight budget, so paying a pro isnât an option.
- Getting a recommendation. Ask friends, family, colleagues and contacts if they have used a professional resume writer and can make a recommendation.
- Use reputable professionals. Browse the websites of the Career Development Association of Australia â
www.cdaa.org.au
â or the Career Development Association of New Zealand âwww.cdanz.org.au
â to find a resume writer. These organisations require their members to maintain high standards of knowledge and conduct.
Understanding your work history
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents at a Glance
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Part I: Getting Started with Creating Resumes and Cover Letters
- Part II: Designing a dazzling resume
- Part III: Resume Relatives
- Part IV: Sampling from the Suite of Resumes
- Part V: The Part Of Tens
- Index
- About the Authors
- More Dummies Products