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Your resume should be
laser-printed in black ink using a plain type face,
on good quality white/cream paper. |
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Decorative borders are not necessary,
nor are photographs of yourself |
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If applying by mail, your resume
and cover letter should be submitted in a suitable
quality envelope, clearly addressed, with a first
class stamp. If applying by email, time should be
taken designing and formatting to ensure your details
read clearly. Send a copy to yourself to check before
submitting it for a role. |
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Your resume should ideally cover
no more than two pages and never more than three.
Aim to ensure the content is clear, structured,
concise and relevant. Using bullet points rather
than full sentences can help minimize word usage. |
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A basic resume may need tailoring
with each job application to best suit the requirements
of the role applied for. |
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The completed resume needs to be
checked carefully for grammatical errors and spelling
mistakes - which always leave a poor impression
- and to ensure that it makes sense. Ask an 'independent'
party to review the whole document before it is
put into use. |
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Remember when writing and structuring
your resume that it is essentially a marketing document
for you and that a potential employer will use the
details provided to form interview questions. It
should be clear and easy to read. Gaps in career
history should be explained and falsehoods and inaccuracies
avoided at all costs. |
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It is not necessary to include your
reasons for leaving each job on your resume but
be prepared to answer these questions in your interview. |
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