{"id":71344,"date":"2022-04-15T00:51:24","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T00:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=71344"},"modified":"2026-06-10T23:13:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T23:13:16","slug":"resume-writing-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/resume-writing-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Resume Tips To Make Your Resume  Stand Out In 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">You&#8217;ve decided to update your resume and get a new job in 2026. But you haven&#8217;t yet found a list of actionable resume tips that will help you get your resume noticed by Australian hiring managers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Well, I am here to support you during your job search with <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/resume-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australian resume templates<\/a>, examples, advice that de-mystifies industry jargon, and proven resume writing tips that lead to job offers from Australia&#8217;s top companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ea605973-8c34-4e76-97f9-866146ac91f7\">By the way, you can give yourself a massive head start &#8211; and delegate the task of resume writing altogether &#8211; by hiring an <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/executive-resume-writer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">executive resume writer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Quantify Your Achievements.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Hiring managers already know what you do in your day-to-day work, so you don&#8217;t need to pack your resume with a laundry list of duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Instead, you need to&nbsp;demonstrate <strong><em>impact<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 and that requires achievements, quantified by hard numbers. Prospective employers want to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Did<\/strong> your work lead to increases in revenue?<\/li><li><strong>Did<\/strong> you save the company any money?<\/li><li><strong>Did<\/strong> you reduce the number of workplace accidents?<\/li><li><strong>What<\/strong> was the size of your budget?\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>How<\/strong> many people reported to you, if any?<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">The easiest and most effective way to describe how you contributed to organisational objectives is by using a method called&nbsp;ARTA (Achieved Result By Taking Action).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Here&#8217;s an example of a business development manager&#8217;s achievement, before ARTA:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>\u201cAchieved 110% of annual sales target in 2020.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Rewriting it to have more impact using the&nbsp;ARTA&nbsp;method, you get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>\u201cDelivered 110% to 2020 sales target<\/em>\u00a0<strong>[Achieved Result]<\/strong>\u00a0<em>by developing a new-to-company strategy to target the underdeveloped Gen Y market<\/em>\u00a0<strong>[by Taking Action]<\/strong>\u201c.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Much better, no?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">I\u2019ve published a detailed guide that will help you write outstanding resume achievements. You\u2019ll find it\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-write-highly-persuasive-resume-achievements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Include Power Summaries.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">For every role, add&nbsp;a Power Summary&nbsp;that describes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Why<\/strong> you were hired<\/li><li><strong>Commercial context<\/strong> around your role<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/resume-writing-tips-australia.jpeg\" alt=\"resume tips australia\" class=\"wp-image-74390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/resume-writing-tips-australia.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/resume-writing-tips-australia-300x215.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/resume-writing-tips-australia-768x551.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Place the Power Summaries just below your job titles and employer names. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">They will provide the hiring manager with a strong, commercially relevant context for your responsibilities and achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Target A Specific Role.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Don&#8217;t try to create a one-size-fits-all resume that covers several role types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">One resume per role type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Don&#8217;t break this rule. Ever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">If you plan to apply for a few different role types, you&#8217;ll need to write a separate resume for each.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Kill The Resume Objective.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">In case you\u2019re wondering, this is the culprit that I\u2019m talking about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/resume-tips-australia.jpeg\" alt=\"resume tips australia\" class=\"wp-image-74392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/resume-tips-australia.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/resume-tips-australia-300x86.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/resume-tips-australia-768x219.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">It sometimes goes by different names:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Resume<\/strong> Objective<\/li><li><strong>Career<\/strong> Objective<\/li><li><strong>Objective<\/strong> Statement<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Regardless of the name, it&#8217;s useless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Australian job seekers often added these self-indulgent and meaningless ramblings at the very top of their resumes back in the 1990s. Don&#8217;t do it in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Get The Length Right.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Australian resumes run between one page and five pages, with the vast majority coming in somewhere in the middle of that range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">My guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-long-should-a-resume-be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resume length<\/a> provides precise guidelines, but you can simply follow the rules of thumb below<span style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Australian Graduates<\/strong> should have a one-page resume.<\/li><li><strong>Australian Mid-level professionals<\/strong> should have two to three-page resumes.<\/li><li><strong>Australian Senior managers<\/strong> and executives should have a three to five-page resume.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Impress Hiring Managers By Eliminating Ambiguity.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Resumes are notorious for being full of vague, fluffy statements that read like they were written using a thesaurus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">You know the ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>&#8220;Known for achieving financial results across various sectors, I have extensive experience at various companies&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Ugh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Go on a hunt for these non-\u00adspecific generalisms like &#8220;various companies&#8221; and replace them with specific details, facts, figures and, examples. You&#8217;ll end up with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>&#8220;I bring 15 years of experience in driving efficiencies across mining and resources sectors, with companies like Rio Tinto and BHP under my belt.&#8221;<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Or, instead of saying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>\u201cWorked to achieve positive commercial outcomes\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Explain what&nbsp;<em>\u201cpositive commercial outcomes\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;really meant in that context by communicating&nbsp;<strong>what<\/strong>&nbsp;you did (<a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/action-verbs-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leading with an action verb<\/a>), and&nbsp;<strong>why<\/strong>&nbsp;you did it (demonstrating the positive impact your actions had), to arrive at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>\u201cAllocated human and manufacturing assets\u00a0<\/em><strong><em>[What]<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0to increase factory output and profitability, enabling the business to exceed sales demand, improve customer satisfaction, and capture market share from key competitors<\/em><strong><em>\u00a0[Why]<\/em><\/strong><em>.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-write-a-cover-letter\/\">How To Write A Cover Letter In Australia<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Address Any Employment Gaps.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">If you&#8217;ve taken time off work to see the world, have a family, or for any other reason, that&#8217;s great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>An <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/gaps-in-resume\/\">employment gap<\/a><\/strong> in your career history isn&#8217;t necessarily a problem, but an unexplained one certainly is.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Be transparent about breaks. This includes gaps caused by events outside of your control, like company restructures and redundancies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, resist the temptation to obscure gaps with stints as a &#8220;consultant&#8221;. This tactic doesn&#8217;t make the problem go away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It does exactly the opposite by attracting unnecessary scrutiny and arousing suspicion &#8211; especially if you use vague language &#8211; and can&#8217;t back up your claims with names of clients or project details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>You don&#8217;t need to worry about gaps of 3 to 6 months.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>They can even be positioned as a benefit later <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/behavioural-interview-questions\/\">during your job interview<\/a> &#8211; that you&#8217;re rested, rejuvenated and ready to take on new challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If, however, you&#8217;ve legitimately been a sole trader, freelancer or independent consultant, be sure to provide specific details such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Clients<\/strong> you\u2019ve worked with.<\/li><li><strong>Duration<\/strong> and scope of engagements.<\/li><li><strong>Quantifiable<\/strong> impact.<\/li><li><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong> associated with building a business and finding clients.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Don\u2019t Go Back Further Than 15 Years.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">I understand the desire to include your entire work history on your resume. After all, you want to look experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">However, professional resume writers usually take the opposite approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">They showcase your most recent and greatest hits, detailing between 3 and 6 roles from the last 15 years of your working history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tips-for-writing-a-resume.jpeg\" alt=\"resume tips australia\" class=\"wp-image-74394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tips-for-writing-a-resume.jpeg 728w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tips-for-writing-a-resume-213x300.jpeg 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">What if you have more than 15 years of employment history?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Split those roles out into a separate &#8220;Additional Career History&#8221; section, and place them directly below the &#8220;Professional Experience&#8221; section. Keep the resolution of those roles quite low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Note how the <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/example-resume-for-the-australian-job-market-australian-resume-example\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resume example<\/a> above example allocates more real estate to recent roles. Known as the Russian Doll approach, this method adds impact to your resume by providing detail where it counts most.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Use The Reverse Chronological Resume Order.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">You should stick with the reverse-chronological format. This is the most popular resume format, and your hiring manager will feel very familiar with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\"><strong>(Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/resume-format\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Guide To The Best Resume Formats<\/strong><\/a><strong>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">The reverse chronological order is the most effective at presenting the experience of job seekers with 5-20 years of experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">If you&#8217;re reading this article, you probably fall within this group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Other resume formats include Functional \/ Skills-Based and Combination. Those are typically used by <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-write-a-resume-for-the-first-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">graduates applying for their first job<\/a>, or by folks with extremely complicated backgrounds.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Improve The Visual Appeal.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">This is one of the most important resume writing tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Make sure that your resume is easy on the eye. <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/what-should-resume-look-like\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Use white space to break up text sections<\/a> and use bullet points to highlight critical information, and:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Avoid<\/strong> over-crowding.<\/li><li><strong>Use<\/strong> bullet points.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">If your resume &#8220;feels&#8221; too dense, it probably is. Hiring managers will appreciate you splitting content across additional pages to make the resume easier to skim and read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Hiring managers don&#8217;t ever read your resume. They skim-read it. By following sound design principles and optimising for a skim-reader, you&#8217;re vastly increasing your chances of being invited for a job interview.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Remove All Instances Of &#8220;Responsible For&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Instead of using the overused &#8220;responsible for,&#8221; use specific language that accurately describes your role and responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">For example, instead of saying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>&#8220;Responsible for managing a team of customer service representatives.&#8221;<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em><em>Led a team of customer service representatives and successfully resolved customer complaints.<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Delete Buzzwords.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">If it&#8217;s generic and meaningless, it does not belong on your resume. Read your resume again, hunt down all buzzwords and replace them with precise, commercially relevant phrases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Words to avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Team<\/strong> player<\/li><li><strong>Dynamic<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Hard<\/strong> worker<\/li><li><strong>Problem<\/strong> solver<\/li><li><strong>Extensive<\/strong> experience<\/li><li><strong>Self<\/strong>-starter<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Don&#8217;t Overshare The Private Stuff.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Don&#8217;t include any personal information on your resume. This includes things like your:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Age<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Marital<\/strong> status<\/li><li><strong>Date<\/strong> of birth<\/li><li><strong>Political<\/strong> affiliation<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Personal information has no place on a resume and including it could open doors for unfair discrimination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Set The Right Font Size.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Keep the font size variation to a minimum. Your resume <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/resume-font-size-australia\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">should not use more than 3 different font sizes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">If in doubt, use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Size 11-12 <\/strong>for the body<\/li><li><strong>Size 18-22<\/strong> for subheadings<\/li><li><strong>Size 30-34 <\/strong>for your name<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15. Don&#8217;t Use Boring Fonts.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Fonts affect the overall look and feel of your resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Don&#8217;t fall into the trap of choosing either a dull (or a very ostentatious) font. I&#8217;ve written an entire <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-font-for-resume-australia\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">guide to resume fonts in Australia<\/a>, but if you just want a quick recommendation, use one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li>Verdana<\/li><li>Helvetica<\/li><li>Calibri<\/li><li>Myriad Pro<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">All of these are attractive and highly readable fonts that will add a level of polish to your resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>16. Honesty Is The Best Policy.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Don&#8217;t lie on your resume. Ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Be honest about your qualifications and experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">If you&#8217;re caught lying on your resume, you&#8217;ll lose your credibility with a recruiter (and potentially an entire recruitment firm or employer).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">You&#8217;ll destroy all chances of getting hired &#8211; not just for a particular role, but for any future roles with that recruitment firm or organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Australia is a very small place, and a bad reputation will haunt you for the rest of your career.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>17. Add Emphasis With Bolds And Italics.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">You can improve readability and highlight relevant skills using bold and italics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">That said, don&#8217;t go overboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>If you bold or italicise<\/strong> too many elements, the sense of emphasis will be lost, and you&#8217;ll end up with a resume that looks like a fruit salad.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/resume-tips.jpeg\" alt=\"resume tips\" class=\"wp-image-74388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/resume-tips.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/resume-tips-300x288.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>18. Be Careful With Hobbies And Interests.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Include anything that demonstrates your ability to beat the competition or your desire to see others succeed. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Winning<\/strong> in a cycling event<\/li><li><strong>Completing<\/strong> the City2Surf for five consecutive years<\/li><li><strong>Volunteering<\/strong> with Surf Life Saving<\/li><li><strong>Learning<\/strong> to speak Chinese in 6 months<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Resist the temptation to include interests that don&#8217;t require you to produce a remarkable result. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Collecting<\/strong> stamps<\/li><li><strong>Hiking<\/strong> (unless you did something extraordinary, e.g., hiked 50km to raise funds for a charity).<\/li><li><strong>Camping<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>19. Double-Check The Dates.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Are your employment dates correct? You&#8217;ll be surprised how many people submit job applications that contain incorrect periods of employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>The last thing you want<\/strong> is for an eagle-eyed recruiter or hiring manager to pick up this mistake during your job interview. <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">It will look bad and cast a shadow over your entire job application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>20. Include Social Media URLs.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Include the URLs of your LinkedIn profile and any other relevant social media accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>The key word there is &#8220;relevant&#8221;.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">A social media feed of your bird-watching photos isn&#8217;t important in the context of a job application as an interior designer, but your Behance portfolio of work is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Add the URL of your professional website or blog, if it&#8217;s relevant to your overall value proposition.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>21. Optimise For Robots.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">50% of resumes never get seen by a human recruiter or a hiring manager because <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-write-a-resume-that-passes-through-applicant-tracking-systems-ats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">they get filtered out by an ATS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Applicant Tracking Systems are recruitment software packages that assess your suitability for a specific role by scanning your resume for relevant keywords and key phrases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Use a tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobscan.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jobscan<\/a> to rate your resume&#8217;s ability to get past the applicant tracking system.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Defeat these harsh resume critics by including a healthy mix of keywords from the job description in your key skills section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">For example, if your job title is project manager, your key skills section may look something like this. Keywords from the job ad are highlighted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/resume-writing-tips-1-1024x365.png\" alt=\"resume tips australia\" class=\"wp-image-74395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/resume-writing-tips-1-1024x365.png 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/resume-writing-tips-1-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/resume-writing-tips-1-768x273.png 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/resume-writing-tips-1.png 1348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>22. Delete Your Photograph.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">In certain parts of the world, including a photo on your resume is normal practice &#8211; but it&#8217;s not in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Do not include one on your resume &#8211; unless a job description specifically asks you to include it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Many free resume templates you&#8217;ll find online include space for a photograph. Resist the temptation to use them, as they&#8217;re usually intended for overseas job seekers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>23. Include &#8220;References Available Upon Request&#8221;.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Don&#8217;t add references to your resume, but mention that they&#8217;re just an email away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">A lot of free resume templates that you&#8217;ll find online include space for a photograph. Resist the temptation to use them, as they&#8217;re usually intended for overseas job seekers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>24. Include A Professional Email Address.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Your email address must look like it belongs to a mature adult. Don&#8217;t use the same email address that you&#8217;ve had since high school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Think johnanderson101@gmail, not tallandhandsome101@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\"> For extra polish, register a domain and use it to set up a personal email address (e.g. john@johnwatson.com.au)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>25. Proofread Your Resume 3 Times.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">This may be one of those resume tips that&#8217;s too obvious to mention, but I&#8217;ll do it anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Don&#8217;t forget to check for spelling mistakes and grammatical errors! This is a critical step that too many job seekers overlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Proof-read, proof-read, then proof-read again.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Every hiring manager has a horror story of a candidate who was about to be invited to interview for a plum gig but got disqualified because of typos in their resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Check for any <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/resume-grammar-check-resume-grammatical-errors\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">spelling or grammatical errors<\/a> using your own eyes, then enlist the help of another human. They&#8217;ll pick up mistakes that your eyes have missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">Finally, run your resume through an AI-powered language checker like Grammarly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9a6085e8-1112-4e3d-9b3d-f71f074d25bf\">On the last read of your resume, make an effort to hunt down and eliminate any generic mumbo-jumbo that may have snuck through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Cull cliches<\/strong> ruthlessly.<\/li><li><strong>Remove anything<\/strong> that isn\u2019t commercially meaningful. 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