Writing a resume
 

Hi all,

Im in the process of writting a resume as its come a time to look for a new job, and to be completly honest i dont know where to start. if anyone has a template or any ideas or even someone that could help me out it would be appreciated so much.

Cheers

Just put as much lies as possible, exaggerate your skill in everything and make up things you think sound good... Most bosses love creativity.

If you get hired and make it past the 3 month probation period, it's harder for them to sack you.

Good luck!
Ps. This is either excellent or terrible advice.

You need to tailor it to your industry and the company.

Also, I am impressed when the indivudual points in our add are addressed by the candidate.

KISS - no one has time to read resumes when you could be reading P-WRX at work!

I have some examples but there are probably some of the labor hire guys that are better equiped to help you there.

Have a look at this site mate: [url]http://www.connectcv.com/[/url]

I haven't used it myself but I've heard very good things and it looks pretty good. Basically, it can guide you through creating your resume with tips/hints or even if you don't want it for that part, you can upload a word doc resume later and it will format it for you.

ConnectCV and example resumes from the web will help to get you started but you should get someone from the particular industry to look it over.

I hope that helps.

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Also, I am impressed when the indivudual points in our add are addressed by the candidate.[/QUOTE]

I am always curious when they have years of experience as a requirement.

Factoring in a potential candidate has the majority of the requirements in the add how flexible are people on the years of experience 'in your opinion', as from my experience this is rarely adhered to in replies.

My resume will need to suit building and construction, and focus in the design/drafting feild if anyone, thanks all for the prompt advice.

i'm also in the drafting engineering field, how much experience do you have? civil? structural? might be able to tee up something for you in civil, structural or bridges ;)

keep it simple, list your previous jobs, tasks completed, projects worked on, references

don't put in heaps of crap from high school awards etc :D

[QUOTE=mARC;510315]I am always curious when they have years of experience as a requirement.

Factoring in a potential candidate has the majority of the requirements in the add how flexible are people on the years of experience 'in your opinion', as from my experience this is rarely adhered to in replies.[/QUOTE]

All depends on the position Marc

If I need a 2 year person and a good 1 year shows up - Great.

If I need a qualified senior manager and a 3 year non qualified shows up then forget it.

Strubaru, ive been doing architectural but im willing to learn and try something new, ive had 2 years part time experience whilst studying at tafe and 1 year full time hands on experience. Reason for looking for a new job is because the company is shutting its doors. Any help appreciated feel free to pm if need be

cool, sounds like your ripe to slip into structural drafting, a background in architectural drafting is always helpul as you would have grasped the basic building principles, so are you proficient in autocad?