CV Layout for OZ?!
Nov 15th 2009 | 2:54 pm
#31
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From: South Coast, NSW
Re: CV Layout for OZ?!
I think is good initiative of the OP to at least ask and ascertain if there is a common format in Oz. Does no harm.
Nov 15th 2009 | 7:46 pm
#32
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From: UK
Re: CV Layout for OZ?!
'When in Rome'.......its just better to try and understand their mentality and methodology, even if you don't agree with it or it seems overly bureaucratic, as it shows at least that you have researched your field and the local market. There are marked differences between UK and Oz in a lot of ways, the language may be similar but some work practices are both different and frustrating, they may well think the same of ours!
I think is good initiative of the OP to at least ask and ascertain if there is a common format in Oz. Does no harm.
I think is good initiative of the OP to at least ask and ascertain if there is a common format in Oz. Does no harm.
Fair enough. I was not for a minute suggesting that I don't agree with the Australian way of doing things or that I think it is overly bureaucratic though. On the contrary, my main point was that Australia is not another planet and Australian recruiters are probably interested in the same kind of things as a UK one.
My husband and I are close to PR, we are not really expecting to be able to find jobs before we go but we sometimes browse the sites. A few weeks ago I saw an ideal looking job and could not resist sending my normal CV in, got a response within a few hours. My husband sent his to somebody yesterday afternoon and has woken up this morning to a telephone interview invitation.
Nov 15th 2009 | 11:32 pm
#33
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Re: CV Layout for OZ?!
www.careerone.com.au
www.seek.com.au
michelpage australia
Hays & Hudson
Lots of tips on CV/CV formats /Covering letter/Interview tips etc bit specific to OZ situation
www.seek.com.au
michelpage australia
Hays & Hudson
Lots of tips on CV/CV formats /Covering letter/Interview tips etc bit specific to OZ situation
Nov 16th 2009 | 3:37 am
#34
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Re: CV Layout for OZ?!
My way of answering questions: I always keep it relaxed, but then try to make incisive, pointed remarks so they think - 'could work with him, but he's no *****w*t or an arse'. Say something general - show breadth of knowledge (this is your chance to show this - don't blag or waffle) - then cut immediately into a insightful detail which shows understanding and a degree of savvy. Then stop. A lot of interviewees start great then don't really stop. Show a little humour.
This is where THE difference between two identical CV's comes in...
