Tips for writing a great resume

Writing a resume can be daunting! Below are some tips to help you write a great resume.

Contact details

Start with the basics such as your name, phone number, email address (make sure it’s a professional sounding one) and LinkedIn profile link.

Professional summary

This should be a brief description of your applicable experience. This summary should prove your value and help to differentiate you from your competition. Avoid describing what you’d like from your next job and instead focus on what you can offer.

Skills summary

List the systems, skills and competencies that are most relevant to the job you are applying for. Use keywords from the position description here too.

Work experience

This should be listed in reverse order, beginning with the most recent. Include employer names, position held, period of employment and your primary responsibilities in the role.

For each role, you should then list your key achievements in this role, supported by facts, statistics or links where possible. Listing your achievements in the role will demonstrate you can successfully add value to an organisation.

Education & qualifications

Keep it concise by listing the qualification obtained, year of completion and the institution’s name.

References

You can include two recent and relevant references or simply note ‘Provided upon request’.

It is recommend that your resume is cleanly formatted in Microsoft Word with no graphics, images, fancy formatting or fonts.

Finally, don't forget to spell check your resume and remove any acronyms!

If you would like any assistance with your resume and/or job application skills, please do not hesitate to contact Paula Meneses or email talentprograms@transport.nsw.gov.au