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✱ Use a font like arial or helvetica- avoid cursive fonts, as they don’t
look very profesh.
✱ Don’t use a wacky email address
like [email protected]. Go for
something straightforward that
includes your name.
✱ Tailor the resumé to suit the
position that you are applying for- don’t just send blanket ones off
to a zillion different companies.
✱ Some people like to make pretty
decorative resumés that stand out.
This can work in your favour, but
only if the company you’re applying
to isn’t super conservative. If you’re
unsure, stick to crisp white paper.
- don’t just send blanket ones off
✱ Always do a spelling and
grammar check before sending
off your resumé.THE PERFECT RESUMÉ
BONUS
RESUMÉ TIPS:
Stand out from
the crowd like
a kween...First section:
- Name
- Address
- Phone (home and mobile)
Second section:
- Personal qualities listed in bullet point format
(e.g. great communications skills, good team player etc.)
Third section:
- List your education history starting with the most recent,
then move backwards - List any additional training including any courses you’ve completed
- List any awards you’ve received
- Include hobbies that reflect teamwork skills, like team-based sports
- List any leadership roles or special responsibilities that you have had
at school or as part of formal extracurricular activities
Fourth section:
List your career experience, including any paid and unpaid jobs using
the following format:- Your position title
- Dates of employment (e.g. December 2016 – March 2017)
- Name of the organisation
- Your responsibilities in that job listed in bullet-point form
(e.g. operating the cash register) - List any big achievements during your time in the job
(e.g. employee of the month)
Fifth section:
List two to three references who can vouch for you. Include their name,
position title and phone number. If you haven’t had a job before, you can
list character references instead (e.g. teachers, coaches, family friends)The perfect resumé is easy to read –
full stop. The fact is, most employers
will only briefly scan a resumé the
first time they see it, so you need
to make an impression straight away.“Your resumé provides an employer
with an accurate profile of what you
have to offer and what you might be
like as an employee,” says Lisa. “As
a general rule, most employers and
recruiters prefer a resumé to be three
pages long, but for someone without
a lot of work experience, one to two
pages is a good length.”If your resumé is looking a bit sparse,seek out as many work opportunities
as you can such as unpaid volunteer
work and work experience stints.
The experience and knowledge you’ll
gain will be invaluable, plus it looks
awesome listed on your resumé.And include hobbies and interests
you have that relate to the job you’re
applying for. For example, if you’re
applying for a position in fashion
retail, mention your interest in
fashion and fashion design.When creating a resume, Lisa
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