Skills & Attributes

RESUME BUILDER

RESUME

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[Mobile[LAJ1]] ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

[Email[LAJ2]] ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

[Address] ……………………………………………………………………………………………..

OBJECTIVE[LAJ3]: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (or ‘WORK EXPERIENCE’)

[Month and year started] – [Month and year ended] …………………………………………………………………………

[Position Title] …………………………………………………………………., (Casual/Part-time/Full-time/Contract)

[Business], [Suburb, State[LAJ5]] ……………………………………………………………………………., …………………………………

Responsibilities[LAJ6]:

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OPTIONAL

Achievements[LAJ7]:

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[Month and year started] – [Month and year ended] …………………………………………………………………………

[Position Title] …………………………………………………………………., (Casual/Part-time/Full-time/Contract)

[Business], [Suburb, State] ……………………………………………………………………………., …………………………………

Responsibilities:

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OPTIONAL

Achievements:

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EDUCATION[LAJ8]:

[Years] ……………………………………

[Institution], [Suburb, State] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

[Course studied] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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QUALIFICATIONS[LAJ9]:

[Qualification], [Institution], [Year obtained]

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VOLUNTEERING/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT[LAJ10]:

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HOBBIES & INTERESTS[LAJ11]:

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REFEREES[LAJ12]:

[Name, incl. title] ……………………………………………………………….

[Position], [Business if applicable] ………………………………………………………………………………………

[Phone – landline and mobile] ……………………………………………………………………………………………

[Email] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

[Name, incl. title] ……………………………………………………………….

[Position], [Business if applicable] ………………………………………………………………………………………

[Phone – landline and mobile] ……………………………………………………………………………………………

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[LAJ1]Make sure you record a professional voicemail greeting on your mobile and check your messages regularly.

[LAJ2]Make sure your email address is professional, ideally it should include your name.

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Remember to check your emails regularly.

[LAJ3]This is one sentence that outlines your employment goal. It should grab your reader’s attention – it is the first chance you have to market yourself to the employer.

Eg; “To secure casual employment in the hospitality sector, where my customer service and teamwork skills can be maximised”

“Seeking a part-time position in a professional and customer-focused retail environment”

This Objective can be tailored to the job you are applying for.

[LAJ4]This is a summary of your best skills and qualities, no more than 6.

This list should be tailored to the job you are applying for.

Consider your best skills, as developed at school, outside of school, or at work.

Refer to the Resume Powerpoint for ideas.

[LAJ5]List all your previous jobs and/or work experience opportunities. Start with the most recent and work backwards.

[LAJ6]Key tasks involved in your position.

These might include:

Cash-handling – operation of POS, processing payments and refunds.
Customer Service – serving a range of customers, dealing with customer complaints
Time management – keeping shelves stocked and meeting delivery deadlines
Cleaning – keeping the workplace clean and hygenic, following strict health and safety procedures
Opening/Closing – following start of day and end of day procedures, responsible for balancing till and locking up the shopfront.

[LAJ7]This section is used in the most professional resumes. Sometimes it can be difficult to think of your achievements. Some ideas are:

Received positive reviews for service on Facebook page
Consistent positive feedback from customers
Trained new staff
Exceeded sales targets
Consistently met team KPIs for safety

[LAJ8]Start with the most recent and work backwards. Include primary school.

‘Course Studied’ may just be ‘Grade 1-6’ or ‘Tasmanian Certificate of Education’

[LAJ9]These are in addition to your listed education.

Eg; First Aid Certificate, Completion of VET courses, Other Certificates and Licenses.

You can include certifications that aren’t yet finished

“Certificate II Automotive, to be completed December 2017”

[LAJ10]Membership of sporting clubs, community groups, involvement in charity events.

[LAJ11]This is important because it tells the Employer a bit about you as a person – you never know how this might work in your favour!

BUT think carefully about what you include and how it may be viewed by the Employer.

[LAJ12]Ideally, include professional referees (past Employers) and personal referees (Sports coaches, Professionals in your community, teachers, family friends NOT family).

Avoid asking your co-workers to be your referee, unless they are your supervisor or are more senior to you.

Choose people who will speak positively about you.

You MUST ask the referee for their permission before you list their details in your Resume. It is important to provide a business landline where possible, as well as a mobile number.

2-3 people is generally enough.