Your resume

Your resume is the document which summarises all of your skills and personal attributes. It is a significant tool in persuading the employer you are a suitable applicant for the job and therefore should be presented in an appropriate and professional manner. 

Content

Your resume should include: 

• contact details 
• education and training 
• work skills and attributes 
• professional experience 
• work history 
• professional membership
• referees.

Proofread the finished product

Once your resume is complete you should proofread it and also give it to a friend to look for any mistakes. Make sure you have not forgotten any relevant experience you have or left out any other important details.

Writing your resume resources

The following tools and examples are available to help you write a professional resume.

• How to write a resume (PDF* 240KB) 
• Example resumes 
  • Sample resume 1 (PDF* 73KB) 
  • Sample resume 2 (PDF* 96KB)
• Careers OnLine provides information on how to prepare a resume 
• Graduate Careers provides information on areas to consider for your application as well as information on building an electronic resume and writing applications
• Careers Resources Kit (PDF* 716KB)