Resume Skills - Referees

Referees will show an employer that people are willing to vouch for you as a person. You should use previous employers or mature co workers. It's important to always notify the people you intend to list, so they can expect the call. If you have no previous work experience it can be tricky finding someone. You may consider a teacher that you got along well with. If you have some time you could consider doing some volunteer work, not only will...

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Resume Skills - Key Skills

An important section to include on a resume is your key skills. These are skills that are transferable between jobs. Some examples of transferable key skills are: Microsoft Office Time management Team work Communication Problem solving The skills you list are going to obviously depend on the job you are going for. A warehouse worker will probably not need Microsoft Office skills for exampl...

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Resume Skills - Work Experience

Work experience is one of the most important parts of a resume. The most recent job you had comes at the top, and goes in descending order. If you have held many jobs, then it's not necessary to write detailed information on the job you had as a teenager. A common format to list your work experience is: Company Name Position                                  ...

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Superannuation - The Basics

Superannuation is a very important tool to plan for your retirement. I understand this could 40+ years away, but when you retire you will be glad that you had planned for it - and you can enjoy your multiple yachts. And now is the time to look into it. Superannuation is a compulsory fund that your employers must put an additional 9.25% of your wage into. If you're under 18 you must work at least 30 hours that week to be eligible, and if you're...

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Resume Skills - Education

Education is one of, if not the most important thing you can do to kick-start your career. For this reason, if a job advertisement asks for your university or similar qualifications, it is best to have it towards the top of your resume. If you have completed your studies, the below is an example of how to put this on your resume: University of Melbourne                          ...

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Resume Skills - Personal Brand Statement

A personal branding statement is basically the 'elevator pitch' of your resume. It's a quick blurb that sits at the top and consists of 1-3 sentences where you try to sell yourself. It can be a tough part of your resume to write, and how you decide to write it is entirely up to you, but I have included a couple of basic examples to get you going: - I'm an enthusiastic and motivated marketing graduate. I have five years experience in the industry,...

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Resume Skills - Contact Details

At the very top of your resume you will have your contact details. This should be pretty straight forward Name Address Mobile Number Email Address Sample: Bill Gates 100 Main Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 0444 111 555 billgates@gmail.com Note, it is very important that your email address sounds professional. xoxbill_gatesxox1958@hotmail.com is not professional. ...

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Resume Skills

Over the next week I will be posting a guide to writing your resume, one section at a time. Below is a general outline of what should be included on your resume, a guide to each section will be posted daily, with a culmination of the information posted on the last day with a sample resume. Contact Details Personal Brand Statement Education Work Experience Key Skills Referees Complete sample resume - Coming Soon Miscellaneous tips: Keep...

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Nail Polish in the Workplace

Depending on your workplace, nail polish can a fun way to colour up a plain office outfit. There are a few different colours appropriate in the workplace.  Do: Clear varnish French manicure Light pink to brown (depending on your skin tone) Maybe: Red, depending on your workplace this may be appropriate. Be sure to gauge your office to see if you think red would be appropriate. Even so, it should be cut short and fix any chips in the...

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Define Your Strengths and Weaknesses

"What are your strengths and weaknesses?" Also known as "What are your development areas?" This common interview question is a hard one to answer. Hopefully you have your strengths down-pat and ready to answer.  As hard as it is to believe, saying you don't have any weaknesses or saying 'I care too much' or 'I get too invested in the job' are terrible answers. Terrible. One strategy to answer this question is to offer a minor...

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A Manager Who Blames You For Their Mistakes, And Takes Credit For Your Success

A manager that blames you for their mistakes and takes credit for your success can be a common frustration for young business professionals. It's easy to become upset. How you handle this situation is very important. It's very tempting to say something to the manager when upset, but it's important to display a high level of emotional intelligence, and bite your tongue. It's easy to become upset, and feel like they are smearing your reputation...

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