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Resumes – Tricks of the
Trade!
Presented by Steve Semmens

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Increase your chances of
Success!!!
 What is a Résumé???
 What is the main purpose of a
Resume?

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What is a Résumé???
Résumé – A summing up; a summary
Essentially it is a sales tool for
applicants to put forward their
strongest case as to why they are the
best for the position.

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The Main Purpose of a Resume is
to:
Get you an interview!

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First Impressions Count
Your resume and covering application
letter has to stand out because it not
only creates the first impression, but tells
them how well you fit their job.

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What do Employers want???
Put yourself in their shoes. Imagine
you are the Marketing Manager of the
your dream company who has to fill a
Marketing Officer position.
How would you go about selecting the
right person?

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When writing your résumé put
yourself in the shoes of the
employer and always
ensure that you address the
requirements.

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Skills are much easier to teach
than attitudes
If you lack exact experience or
it is your first job, a potential
employer may well be swayed
by a show of enthusiasm,
high values, flexibility and self-
motivation.

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An Employer would need to:
 Know what is required for the position
 Write an advertisement to fit this requirement
 Write a job description and a person
specification
 Shortlist and interview
 Ensure person selected fits the requirements
specified

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When reading a Resume an Employer is
looking for proof that an applicant has:
 Intelligence
 Motivation
 Other interests outside work
 Stability
 Adaptability and Dependency
 Appropriate attitudes and values
 Leadership potential
 Decision making ability
 Organisational skills
 Effective communication skills

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What to leave off a resume?
 The major factor that applicants leave off
their resumes, which can distinguish them
from other applicants, is their achievements.
 Never! Never! Never leave achievements off
your resume!
 If you have written proof of
your achievements so much
the better.

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For Example:
• I won the “Employee of the Month” Award for the past
three months
• Outstanding Academic results – Semester 1 and 2
• Organised our Annual Charity event and raised 200k
• Brisbane Grammar School „Certificate of Merit‟ (2011,
2012)
• Dean‟s List Award
• Netball Finalists 2009
• I have a 6.208 GPA
• Developed a company newsletter including writing,
editing, and graphic design

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Try to keep these elements in
mind when writing your resume

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Know your Referees
Well!
 You are usually required to give three
referees
 Always ask permission before you use
someone as a referee
 Keep them updated on the progress on
your job hunt

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Functional Format Resume
 This format lists skills and experience
under particular categories or headings
without specifying when or where these
are obtained. Employers and dates of
employment are not listed. Personal
information need not be included at all.
 The Functional format highlights what
you are capable of doing.

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The Functional Format is Used:
 When returning to the workforce after a
long break
 Lack qualifications or obvious
experience
 Wanting to emphasise the skills and
experience you have
 Are Concerned that your age may be a
barrier

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Chronological Format Resume
This lists employers and experience
gained in date order.
Use when:
 You have had a few jobs at a similar
level
 You want to show progression in a
certain field

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Resumes for Every Occasion!
 Write the resume in away that it is relevant
to the role you are applying for.
 It is more work but it increases your
chances of success.
 Keep your resume to four pages.

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Resume Writing!
 Pick either a Functional or Chronological
format.
 Find a professional to do it for you
www.fixmyresume.com.au
 Remember to put yourself into the shoes
of the Employer!

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Job Hunting made Easy…
You should be doing it now!
Networking!!!

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Should I put these on my
Resume?
 Age
 Arrest record
 Marital Status
 Marital plans
 Citizenship
 Date of Birth

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We have covered
What a Resume is and why it is important?
What employers want and how a Resume
matches their needs.
Two types of Resumes that you can use.
The Importance of Referees
Job Hunting the Easy Way

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Good Luck with the Job
Hunting!!!

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Any Questions?
Please email steves@thepersuader.com.au
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