Professional Resume Writer / Executive Resume Writer / Selection Criteria Writer

Professional Resume Writer / Executive Resume Writer / Selection Criteria Writer

Carolyn Smith

How to create a job winning government cover letter or EOI

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Within the public service sector, there is a trend away from long and complex applications that require a candidate to address selection criteria.  Instead a candidate simply needs to submit an expression of interest (EOI), or a cover letter (generally 2-pages).

When addressing an EOI, or submitting a cover letter, you still need to address the selection criteria,but instead of answering them in a separate document, simply address the requirements (either directly or indirectly) within the resume and the 2-page cover letter. [Read more…] about How to create a job winning government cover letter or EOI

Land the job with a thank-you note or letter after the job interview

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A thank-you letter or note after the interview could be the final key that secures you the job.

Most Human Resource Managers, will tell you that only about 25% of candidates send thank-you notes.  Yet a well-written thank-you letter, or note, outlining key skills, always generates more interest.  Plus, if the Human Resource Manager, happen to have a couple of candidates they are interested in, then the candidate that sends the thank-you note, could be the one that tips the balance in their favour. [Read more…] about Land the job with a thank-you note or letter after the job interview

My favourite ‘F’ Word for Jobseekers

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Yep – I confess to using the ‘F’ word on occasion, such as when I got a flat tyre, lost my passport or was escaping a street riot (tear gas was involved).

But in this article, I’m not referring to THAT ‘F’ word – I’m referring to the word ‘FOCUS’ and how having the right focus can totally transform the way you conduct a job search. [Read more…] about My favourite ‘F’ Word for Jobseekers

The Typical Australian Workplace Culture

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If you are a newcomer to Australia, then below is a list of characteristics that generally defines a typical Australian workplace culture.  The list is not exhaustive and not all workplaces or Australian’s will reflect these values.  However the list will give you a good idea of the general features of a typical Australian Workplace Culture.

For additional information on the workplace culture, I recommend that you read ’Day Boss! Australian Culture and the Workplace from the authors Barbara West and Frances Murphy. [Read more…] about The Typical Australian Workplace Culture

My top 3 tips for telephone interviews

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What are the top three tips you would provide your client for handling the telephone interview?  Why?

TIP ONE

Be as prepared as you can for telephone interviews and make sure there are no distractions.

  • Have a file of jobs that you have applied for readily available, so that you have a copy of the advertisement that you responded to, plus a copy of the cover letter.
  • Try to remove all distracting elements, by going to a room, without television, radio and away from the family (for example, ask your children not to disturb you).  Put the employer on hold, if necessary, while finding a quiet location.

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Stop these habits – they are killing your career

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Stop worshiping the job board

Job Boards are the worst invention ever for job seekers. No matter how many times I tell my clients that job boards are the least effective way to progress their career, job seekers continue to flock to them, as they have been lulled by the media and job boards themselves, that the only steps they need to make to progress their career is to use sites such as SEEK, or Career One.

Nothing could be further from the truth. [Read more…] about Stop these habits – they are killing your career

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