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Resumes

Career Launch
Read the Careers Centre’s advice on writing successful job applications and see sample resumes in Career Launch.

 

How to write successful resumes leaflet
Download the Careers Centre’s leaflet about writing successful resumes.

 

Resume writing podcast
Click here to check out the writing resumes and CVs podcast

 

Resume rescue presentation
Download this ppt file.
Work through the slides from this Careers Centre workshop about setting resumes in context, knowing what employers are looking for and resume content and layout.

 
Application Express
(only accessible within the ANU Careers Centre)
Application Express is an interactive step-by-step tutorial designed to help you write your resume. It includes teaching you about the content and structure of resumes and how to target them according to job advertisements and selection criteria.

 

Contact the Careers Centre to book a computer session using Application Express.

 
Resume builder
accessible by logging into CareerHub
Our CareerHub Resume Builder is a starting point for you to create your own customised resume. Choose from five layouts to download and modify to display your own unique skills and experience.

 

 

Resumes for PhD students
Click here to check out advice on writing resumes for working inside and outside of academia (including sample resumes) produced by a selection of UK career hubs for PhD students.

 
Resume styles for other countries
(accessible by logging into the Careers Centre’s CareerHub)
Read the sample resumes and advice on writing resumes for 23 different countries in the Going Global international job seeking guide.

 

 

Careers Centre library resources
Browse our resume writing book collection by clicking on resumes on our Shelfari page or book to watch a resume writing DVD.

 

Resume workshops – events calendar
Book into a resume workshop through our CareerHub events program.

 

Resume checks
Our Careers Consultants can offer feedback about your resume at our Drop-In consultations. You may bring a copy of your resume along to a Drop-In if you have:

  • used the advice on these pages to put together your resume
  • typed and printed a copy of your resume
  • brought along a copy of the job advertisement/position description/selection criteria if you using the resume to apply to a specific job.
 

Useful websites
Click here to browse our selection of links to resources on resume writing and resume samples on our Delicious useful websites page by searching under the tag ‘Applications and Interviews’.

 

Updated: 28 March 2011/ Responsible Officer:  Registrar / Page Contact:  DRSS Web Manager