1. RESUME PREPARATION

2. SAME AS CG WEBINAR INTRO
25 years Human Resources (HR) experience working in Banking, Finance, Government, Hospitality, Arts & SME’s
Outplacement & Career Coach, Workshop Facilitator & Trainer, BNI Director ( Networking), Leadership Consultant
Bachelor (Major in Law), Graduate Certificate (OD), Grad Dip(Management), Advanced Diploma Group Facilitation, Certificate IV TAE, Certificate in Counselling

3. WHAT IS A CV OR RESUME?
Your selling TOOL that will get you a job!

4. INGREDIENTS FOR A GREAT CV/RESUME
Power words in every area
1-2 pages long
Tailored to all jobs

5. CONTACT DETAILS Provide your full name (or preferred name)
Include your phone number and address that looks professional
Address is optional

6. CAREER OBJECTIVE
A Career Objective explains what you’re looking for and what you can offer.

7. Your super powers that you can highlight to your potential employer.
SKILLS & OBJECTIVES
Your super powers that you can highlight to your potential employer.

8. EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
Employers always want some general skills and these are called “Employability Skills”

9. EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS EXAMPLES
planning & organising
teamwork
learning
self management
problem solving
technology
initiative
communication
You need to brainstorm and find your OWN! This is where you can stand out and be different.

10. EDUCATION
Last year of school you completed (where and when) and list your subjects.

11. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Include any relevant work experience (position, name of employer and length of employment). Start with the most recent and work backwards.
Include a sentence about the employer. This shows you had an understanding of their core business/ mission.
Aim to include some of the responsibilities you had in this job, and also any achievements you had, whether it was an achievement for the organisation or yourself.
Achievements (things you’re proud of) based on your activities, hobbies and interests both in school and out of school e.g. clubs you belong to, tasks you help out with at home or in the community.

12. INTERESTS Write about what you like to do in your spare time
Memberships
Volunteer work

13. REFEREES Who can be a referee?
Someone who knows you well, like a colleague, team-mate, coach, mentor, teacher or another member of the community you’ve worked with or helped out. Avoid using family or close friends as referees unless there are no alternatives.
Make sure you provide up-to-date contact details of your referees and always make sure you have permission before including them in a resume.
Always let your referees know if you’re going for an interview. This means they will be prepared and expecting a call from the employer. It also helps to tell referees about the job you’re applying for so they can think about how your skills and abilities will be relevant.

14. DOWNLOAD A COPY
Download a copy of the resume template at jobsforyouth.com.au in the Real Industry Job Interviews section

15. QUESTIONS?