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By: Irene McConnell
Last updated: April 22nd, 2024
Applying for jobs in Australia can be challenging, especially if you’re not sure what the hiring process looks like, what an Australian resume should include, and if you don’t have any great Australian resume examples to learn from.
Yet, we’re at the starting blocks of 2024 – and despite the lowest unemployment in history, competition for the best Australian jobs is tough.
Below, you’ll find Australian resume examples, resume samples, templates and guidelines designed to help you meet the expectations of Australian recruiters and hiring managers.
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Let’s start with a resume example that does everything right. It’s the perfect resume for the Australian job market.
Above: He never had a chance against Mayweather.
Aussies don’t relate well to overly brash and self-aggrandising people. (They reserve a term for them that begins with a “w” and rhymes with “tanker”).
Striking a balance is vital.
Now that you understand the cultural background that you’re dealing with let’s delve into the critical specifics of resume writing.
A perfect Australian resume begins with getting the resume format, length and design 100% right.
Australian resumes vary between 2 and 5 pages in length. The exact length of your final draft will be driven by your level of seniority and the complexity of your skillset.
Keep your design clean and simple. Don’t create a fruit salad with excessive font styles, sizes and fonts.
Limit yourself to two font sizes and two font styles across the entire document.
In some countries, it’s standard practice to include your headshot at the top of your resume. Not so in Australia.
Do not include a photograph of yourself – regardless of how handsome or pretty you think you are.
A few. Replace American English with correct Australian English spelling. That’s:
This is obvious, but I need to say it anyway – triple-check spelling and grammar (read my guide to linguistic mistakes that make you look dumb).
It’s HIGHLY unlikely that an employer will ask you to print your resume, but if they do, follow these rules:
No. No need to include your race or religion, either. (Why?)
Here’s a list of Australian resume examples that you can use to inspire your own resume:
Everyone knows about SEEK, Indeed and LinkedIn. But did you know that several excellent niche job search sites cater to specific role types? Check out:
Australian hiring managers view your resume as a targeted marketing document. It’s not an “everything for everyone” dossier that lists everything you’ve ever done.
Follow these steps to customise your resume for different jobs:
For example, if the role requires someone with “great customer service skills” and “strong communication abilities”, include these keywords in your resume and back up these claims in your achievements.
The above resume examples will help you produce a perfect resume to help you land a dream job in Australia. Before we part ways, here are my bonus tips for bagging a job “down under”’:
Alright, that’s all I have for you today.
P.S. Let me know in the comments below if you want to see any specific Australian resume examples (or Australia-specific job search tips).
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