RESUME

of

NAME
ADDRESS & POSTCODE
TELEPHONE
MOBILE
FAX NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
DATE OF BIRTH
DRIVER’S LICENCE
(Manual/Auto/Motorbike/Learner’s)

CAREER OBJECTIVE

(What you want to do)

(Example: “To obtain employment as a hairdresser’s apprentice, which would enable me to satisfy my long-term goal of becoming a qualified hairdresser.”)
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

(Please ensure you insert your most recent marks).

(Year level – Current Year) / (School)
Subjects: (List all subjects) / Results:
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Put an asterisk (*) against any subject which has VET components in it.

WORK HISTORY (Paid)

Dates of Employment: Your Position:

Company Name:

Duties: (list your responsibilities) / - 
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Dates of Employment: Your Position:

Company Name:

Duties: (list your responsibilities) / - 
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Dates of Employment: Your Position:

Company Name:

Duties: (list your responsibilities) / - 
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WORK EXPERIENCE (Unpaid)

(Include all work experience and vocational placement – your role here is every bit as valid as paid work).

Dates of Employment: Your Position:

Company Name:

Duties: (list your responsibilities) / - 
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Dates of Employment: Your Position:

Company Name:

Duties: (list your responsibilities) / - 
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DEMONSTRATED SKILLS/ABILITIES

(eg. Internet search skills; website design (Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop etc); customer service skills; computer use (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access….. other software packages); keyboarding skills ( ___ wpm); public speaking, musician (piano, guitar, etc); other languages (list language & state as fluent/competent/knowledge of written/spoken); and any other special skills/abilities). Think of any hobbies, part-time jobs and school subjects that may have helped you to gain skills.

If you are applying for an IT position, you may want to display some of your skills eg. with using computer software in a table where you rate your ability by placing an * in the appropriate column.

Software/Other / Basic knowledge / Thorough knowledge

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Academic

(Example: 1998 – Obtained the Duke of Edinburgh bronze award)

Year: Achievement:

Cultural

(Example: 1999 – Awarded Lord Mayor’s Art Prize for Youth)

Year: Achievement:

Sport

(Example: 1997 – Won the intermediate singles tennis championship; member of under 16 school rugby league team)

Year: Achievement:

Community

(Example: 1998 – Volunteer doorknock collector for the Australian Red Cross)

Year: Achievement:

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Try to include hobbies that demonstrate an aptitude for your preferred employment choice (eg motor mechanic – do you enjoy repairing cars?).

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

(eg. Choose 4-5 from the following list that best describes you, or insert others:

hardworking; honest; reliable; punctual; attention to detail; able to work as part of a team, as well as autonomously; customer service skills; good work ethic; mechanically minded; creative; well-organised; resourceful; flexible; enthusiastic; enjoy challenges; consistent; dedicated; articulate; good at practical tasks).

REFEREES

(At least 2 people, preferably 3, who have known you for a long time. Put employers first, then school teachers/priests/ministers etc, then family friends).

(Name)
(Position)
(Organisation, if applicable)
(Suburb)
(Phone No)
(Name)
(Position)
(Organisation, if applicable)
(Suburb)
(Phone No)
(Name)
(Position)
(Organisation, if applicable)
(Suburb)
(Phone No)


OTHER INFORMATION:

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