Resumes & cover letters
Functional resume example
A functional resume emphasises skills, experience and abilities over work history and dates. To help you write your own functional resume, we’ve created this free resume example of a marketing and communications professional. Alex Citizen alex.citizen@email.com 0499 999 999 Linkedin.com/in/alexcitizen/ Career Profile Marketing and communications leader with extensive experience in sales, marketing and communications with…
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There are many types of resumes to for job seekers from a wide range of backgrounds. Take a look at the resume samples below to see which one is best for you. The three most popular resume types are as follows: Reverse chronological resume example Also called the chronological resume format, it’s the most common…
Read MoreCover letter templates
A cover letter is often your first communication with a potential employer, and therefore it is vital that when writing a cover letter you make it compelling and professional from the very first line, marking you out as a candidate they need to contact. A good cover letter is an opportunity to showcase your written communication…
Read MoreHow to make a video job application
With digital technologies being used more in the hiring and selection of new employees, it’s becoming more common for recruiters and employers to request that candidates submit a video as part of their job application. A video job applications is a way for employers to get an idea of your personality and whether you’ll be…
Read MoreResume mistakes: 5 things to leave out
Anything negative Even if a previous position was unpleasant and you had a difficult manager, you should never badmouth employers on your resume (or in a job interview!) as it just paints you in a negative light. Remember, this is a document marketing you and your skills, so keep it positive. If you need to…
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