 A
good resumé will highlight your skills, experience
and achievements. As a school leaver or teenager
looking for work you use a resumé to:
- Respond to advertisements.
- Approach companies to let them know that you and your
skills are available.
- Approach recruitment agencies.
- Approach trade and professional associations to let
them know that you have an interest in their line of
work.
So
what is a good resumé?
- A good resumé highlights
your personal details, skills, experience
and achievements.
- A good resumé is tailored
to suit the job advertisement, position
or company requirements.
- A good resumé should
be easy understand.
- A good resumé is simple
and straight to the point.
What
information can you put in a resumé?
When putting a resumé together
you might like to think about including the following information.
Personal details - You should include
your name, address and details where you can be contacted
through the day. You don't have to include your marital
status or date of birth.
Education - Secondary & Tertiary:
Include your high school details. Also include any extra
training you may have completed during school for example
a First Aid Course. Also include any sporting and academic
School Achievements.
Also see our article on
including your casual employment history.
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