RESUME WRITING

How to Create a Resume

WHAT IS A RESUME?
A resume is a written compilation of your education, work experience, credentials,
and accomplishments that is used to apply for jobs. It is one of the most important
pieces of any job application.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE
OF A RESUME?
It is a quick advertisement of who you are. It is a "snapshot" of you with the intent of
capturing and emphasizing interests and secure you an interview. 
The central purpose is to get you an interview in order to get the job.
WHAT DO YOU NEED
TO INCLUDE IN A
RESUME?
• Name and contact details
• Education
• Work History (if you have it)
• Skills
• Accomplishments/Achievements
• Interests/Hobbies
• Referees
AN EXAMPLE
 John Smith
55 Smith St.
Newport, 3015
Ph:
Email:

EDUCATION

2009 - Currently Secondary School

Emmanuel College, Altona North
English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Religious Education,
Visual Communication, Art.

2002 – 2008 Primary School

Sacred Heart Primary School, Newport

ACHIEVEMENTS

 Academic Award (2011)

WORK HISTORY

2007-present Fitzroy Learning Network

 Volunteer Tutor

2005-present McDonalds, Point Cook

 SOSE and English Teacher, Years 7-10 (VELS Levels 5-6)
 SRC Coordinator

INTERESTS

Jogging, films, board games, reading, travelling, politics, listening to rock music and
trivia; Member of Newry F.C. futsal team and Fitzroy Reds Football Club

REFEREES

Jack Jones
English Teacher
Essendon Keilor College, East Keilor
Phone: (BH) 8331 0115
Email: jj@ekc.vic.edu.au
Tips
• Top 5 Resume Tips
• Silly Mistakes
Tips
• Remember the 7 second rule. An employer on average will only look at you resume
for 7 seconds.
• Keep it to one page
• Make it look professional. No spelling errors. Get the formatting right.
• Include two referees (who don’t have the same surname as you)
• Modify your resume according to the job you are applying for
TEMPLATES YOU CAN
USE
Microsoft Work
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Google Docs
CREATE YOUR OWN
RESUME
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