Resume Template??
 

Morning all - as part of my trying to do something constructive whilst waiting month (or so), my next task is to get my CV all Aussie Resume style, as im sure i have read somewhere it is all presented differently down under :confused:
Can anyone point me in the right direction of an online Resume Template please :thumbup:
Thanks
Mandy

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There's not really any right or wrong way to write one for here. Same rules apply, you need to get them to notice it - ie; it's quality not quantity that matters ;)

Here's some sites that'll help http://www.careerone.com.au/jobs/job...ve-your-resume

http://www.rockportinstitute.com/powerwords.html

http://www.businessballs.com/curriculum.htm

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good ol' Wendy...never lets you down ;)

:D

Lee :thumbup:

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:thumbsup: Thanks Wendy - you are a star :wub:

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Hey! - less of the old :sneaky::D
Your welcome :)

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I have kept my CV the same as in Uk and fired it off to places i have got 5 places that i have got to ring up when we were supposed to get there in September.

i have got to mail them with the bad news and tell em i wnt be there til april next year.:unsure:

But they have been really good and i dnt seem to have any issues with my CV not being Oz enuff.:thumbsup:

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:thumbsup: Thanks - Im sure April will be soon be here - Ill probably only be off then myself too at this rate :rofl:

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For the sort of jobs that I am applying for, I have to meet ALL of the essential criteria for the job. So, if for example, they say "have knowledge of Commonwealth/State Legislation", I am not sure of how I answer this part of the criteria. Do I say, "yes I have some knowledge of ..." or do I have to demostrate how I gained this knowledge (through searching on the net, reading material etc) or... what?

In most cases, I can meet 90% of the criteria but they categorically state that if I don't meet the criteria 100%, they won't even look any further into my application. That straightaway puts a big NO-NO on my application. How do you get past that? I find that the criteria is so extensive, that to apply for the job, I'd have to have lived here all my life, worked in the field all my working life and now I might be coming close to retirement so I qualify to apply fo the job. Sorry, that's how it feels at the moment.

I find it very confusing.

Jin

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I wish I had spent time updating my CV before I got here! - Anyway I have found this link quite useful Click Here- also on the SEEK site it gives good advice particularly for those applying for jobs which are a change from what they are doing currently - it says decide how many rejection letters you will get (basically they say 100-150 would be normal) - I think its a good tip so I'm only going to get despondent when I get to that many - I'll count no responses in that as well.

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:eek: 100 - 150?? OMG!!!!! :eek:

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I reckon am on about that right now. But got through to third stage for that to go ahead tomorrow, my resume was reduced for this job and I feel has made a massive difference. I did ask for feedback from myCV though and was told to leave it, so glad have reduced it down.

I spoke with a careers guy and he gave me templates, which are similar to wendys links x really well worth doing Mand. Good Luck love. x

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Well thanks to Mandy - for starting the thread that made me start updating my CV (+ the rain for no excuse to go anywhere) and to Wendy's tips I have now applied for my first ever job in Oz. Now waiting for rejection 1/100! I am trying to convert from being an adult ed IT tutor in the UK (started life as a an IT techie) to a professional business trainer here so thats why I'm being pessimistic - but have to start somewhere. If I get the job I'll owe you 2 a drink somehow:D

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Will keep everything crossed for you...lets hope you don't get to 10 never mind 100 :D

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Thanks babe, glad to hear you settling in well :wub: Cant wait for it to be my turn!

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:thumbsup: Hey you one fast worker!! Good luck with the applications - keep us informed and i look forward to that drink soon as i get over there xxx

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I'm just doing the same... writing a CV is not that easy but threre are some fab links...

Another question though; some websides say that you should include a picture others say dont.. what to do??

Oksana

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No, I don't think you need pictures. Unless your in Interior Design or some other art industry, in which case a portfolio of work may be a good idea. :)

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Hi Wendy,

What i meant is a photo of myself, i'll be working in finance... I was refering to the following site:

Say cheese
Putting a photograph of yourself on your CV is one of the bells and whistles that Little thinks is worthwhile. With a photo CV, a candidate becomes a person, not just words on paper. It also adds a type of graphic icon, he says.

"I've sat on government recruitment panels and the number of times people refer to 'That one, or those two with the photo' is amazing. People remember a photo."

http://content.mycareer.com.au/advic...killer-cv.aspx

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Ah!.

Well it's different and would get you noticed I suppose. :D

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Wow! This was a fast response lol...

I'm just a bit scared that they might think i'm trying to get a job based on looks.... i think i'll see how it goes, if i get to 50/100 no's then perhaps the pic wasn't a good idea :rofl:

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Send half with and half without. If you only get replies from the ones with no picture then you'll know not to do it again :D

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Good plan of Attack!!! Thank you! :thumbup:

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I work in finance and it really hasnt been necessary for photos.

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I written a cv since 2000 and was wondering how far I should go back in relation to employment? Pre-Uk work was here and there and it wasn't until I moved to the Uk when I actually settled into work. What should I put on the CV? Additionally, I am planning to hand my cv out at the Aus expo next month and wondered - do I need to put on references? I am not planning to move until next year. Sorry last point and I know it has already been covered but are there any disadvantages to adding a picture to the cv?

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Personally I think including a picture could look a bit tacky.

In terms of references, there are advantages and disadvantages to including them, personally I have prepareda references sheet and use my judgement for each individual situation. Most often I don't include it up-front on the basis that it's good to give them something to come back to you for. This was something that I was advised by a career consultant.

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Unless they are really good references, in which case it could be the difference between getting an interview or not. ;)

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Very true!

I've found that a lot of the applications systems that many companies use today either don't offer an opportunity to upload them, or if they do, my references, which have been scanned in so that the signature is on them, are always too big to attatch :frown:

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Or they don't have the right format :D

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what don't?

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Sorry when I said references I meant the referees name and details not the actual letter, sorry

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The person you're sending your stuff to, they always seem to e-mail back and say they can't open your attachment :sneaky:

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Yes, definitely include that. :)

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:D it's never plain sailing, is it!

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How far back should the employment history go?

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I'll send you a PM :)