Update your Resume

Start with a basic update of your resume - to include what you've accomplished since you last worked on your resume - and a bit of a basic polish.

Resume contents:

• Personal contact details
• Education
• Professional development/training
• Employment history
• Skills
• Hobbies and interests
• Referees (unless requested, a good tip is to say referees can be provided at interview)

Personal details should be kept brief. Laws in Australia prevent employers asking this sort of
information, so it is considered unprofessional to include it in your résumé. Do not include:

• Date of birth / age
• Nationality
• Religion
• Marital status
• Health

Allow plenty of white space on the page when laying out your resume. Keep it simple and professional. This is not the time to show off your creativity with WordArt! If you are posting an application, a 2-page resume, plus cover letter, is a good standard to follow.

Your resume should be tailored for every job application you make. Where applicable, use key words from the selection criteria to define your past experience. Remember, the purpose of a resume is not to get the job. The purpose of the resume is to get the interview!