If you’re planning on hiring a professional resume writer to help progress you career, be prepared to invest time as well as resources. A high-calibre resume writer should be able to effectively encapsulate and highlight your most job-relevant skills, achievements and expertise. But they will first need you to proactively contribute insights and add-ons about […]
While there’s no absolute ruling on what tenses and voices to use in your resume and other career documentation, there are some general standards and recommendations that are worth considering (as further detailed below). First and foremost, it’s essential you remain consistent in the use of both tense and voice across your resume, cover letter, […]
Altering your career path can no doubt appear daunting and feel overwhelming. Particularly if you think you’ll have to start all over again. The prospect of dropping back to junior level doesn’t seem that ‘sexy’ in the scheme of positive life changes. Yet undertaking a career change might not be as dramatic as you think. […]
While it’s tempting to maintain an extensive (and no doubt impressive) career history in your resume, there are strong and valid reasons for being ‘space and content ruthless’. The general rule is to go back about 10–15 years in detail on your former positions (as relevant). And as you tweak and tailor your resume and […]
Many public sector roles in particular require you to address selection criteria in your job application. Most selection criteria address the core skills, knowledge, experience and/or qualifications required for that role. They provide recruiters with more specific detail on how you will adequately meet the primary needs and expectations of the position. It is therefore […]
Clients often ask whether the resume content we have produced is suitable for their corresponding LinkedIn profile. My standard reply is that while consistent messaging (and branding) about your career history and ambitions is important, there are some clear differences between these two career documentation types. “Active participation on LinkedIn is the best way to […]
Now more than ever, it’s essential you tailor your resume and other career documentation for each role you’re applying for. The job market is highly competitive (even more so since the coronavirus), so you really need to stand out through careful consideration and preparation aligned with what each employer is looking for. The average recruiter […]
Most of us long-term workers have career gaps. This will likely be even more prevalent after the socioeconomic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Whatever your reasons for taking time off, keep your explanations concise and honest (it is particularly relevant to acknowledge career breaks of more than six months). Was the career break beneficial? Consider […]
The self-isolation impact of coronavirus means that many of us are currently working (and studying) from home. While it’s business as usual for a long-term stay-at-homer like me, for others this has no doubt thrown up some unexpected challenges. While I agree it’s not always easy to stay disciplined and motivated when working within the […]
These are no doubt challenging times for many of us in the job market, particularly in Australia where the coronavirus follows up catastrophic droughts and bushfires. The media headlines are constantly highlighting job reductions, rises in infections and economic downturns, which can make it difficult to feel positive and upbeat, including about our future […]
