{"id":74285,"date":"2022-07-04T06:34:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T06:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=74285"},"modified":"2023-09-18T08:12:31","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T08:12:31","slug":"how-to-write-cv-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-write-cv-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Write A CV That Australian Recruiters Will Love"},"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=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">If you\u2019re not familiar with how to write a CV for the Australian job market, this guide will explain which sections Australian hiring managers expect &#8211; and how best to write each of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">I&#8217;ve also included a <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/resume-template\/\">resume template<\/a> and 7 bonus tips that will help you impress Australian recruiters while avoiding common mistakes that I see on CVs of job seekers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">By the way, you can give yourself a huge head-start by using my recommended:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Resume.io\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/resume-io-builder\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">free resume builder<\/a><\/strong>, if you\u2019re on a budget<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/resume-writing-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>professional resume writing service<\/strong><\/a>, if you\u2019re a mid-career professional<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/executive-resume-writer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>executive resume writing service<\/strong><\/a>, if you\u2019re a senior leader<\/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>What Should I Include On My Australian CV?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">An Australian CV needs to contain specific sections. Include them in the order below to ensure you follow the CV format employers expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Your Name &amp; Headline.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">The best practice is to include your full name and headline at the top of your CV. Think of your headline as a book title that describes what it&#8217;s about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-0-1024x307.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-0-1024x307.png 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-0-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-0-768x230.png 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-0.png 1202w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Ensure it matches specifically with the job you&#8217;re applying for, followed by a certification or niche expertise that adds credibility and speaks to your <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/personal-value-proposition\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">unique value proposition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\"><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>Bill Smith | Electrical Engineer | NEBOSH Certified | Photovoltaic Cells<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>Jame Smith | Business Analyst | Enabling Business Growth | UNSW<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Your Contact Details.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Include your mobile phone number and email address at the very top of your Australian CV so you can be easily reached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-1-1-1024x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-1-1-1024x300.png 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-1-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-1-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-1-1.png 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social profiles like LinkedIn<\/strong> are becoming popular additions to a CV, but are not mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">If you include your social profiles, ensure they&#8217;re up to date, relevant,<\/strong> and contain no unprofessional posts.<\/li><li>Do not include your marital status or date of birth on your CV.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\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&#8217;re applying from abroad, provide an Australian address to ensure you don\u2019t get eliminated based on your geolocation. Virtual office companies like Regus will provide you with a unique Australian address for a small monthly fee.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Your Career Profile.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Your profile should not be longer than three to five paragraphs. Its purpose is to catch the hiring manager\u2019s attention with a narrative that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>highlights<\/strong> your biggest achievements<\/li><li><strong>connects<\/strong> the dots of your career history<\/li><li><strong>explains<\/strong> which business problems you solve<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Write about what you can do to improve the company. Clearly convey what makes you unique and an exceptional candidate for this particular job opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"304\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-2-1024x304.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-2-1024x304.png 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-2-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-2-768x228.png 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-2-1536x456.png 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-2.png 1960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Drive home your experience, qualifications, key skills and specialisations while demonstrating how these talents and abilities will benefit the potential employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Your Career History.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Present the last 15 years of your experience in reverse chronological order. For each role, include your:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li>mandate<\/li><li>responsibilities<\/li><li>achievements<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-4-1024x632.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-4-1024x632.png 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-4-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-4-768x474.png 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-4-1536x947.png 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-write-cv-australia-4.png 1994w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Achievements are the <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-write-highly-persuasive-resume-achievements\/\">most important part of your Australian CV<\/a>. They must be presented using bullet points that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>kick off<\/strong> with power verbs<\/li><li><strong>use numbers<\/strong> to quantify the impact you&#8217;ve had on the company<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\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 have career gaps, don&#8217;t try to cover them by stretching your employment dates. The truth will inevitably come out at the worst possible time (probably during the interview).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Relevant Education, Training &amp; Certifications.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">List your academic accomplishments and training certifications by <em>order of relevancy<\/em> to the job you&#8217;re applying for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Mention the award, the awarding institution and the dates attended.<\/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\">Only include high school education if you&#8217;re applying for your first job, a graduate role, or if you have less than 5 years of work experience.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Additional Information [Optional].<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">List any additional information that you believe makes you unique and better qualified than any other applicant yet doesn\u2019t fit into any of the headings above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">For example, do you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>speak<\/strong> multiple languages?<\/li><li><strong>have<\/strong> any volunteer work under your belt?<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Mention Of Referees.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Only list references if the job ad specifically asks you to do so. Otherwise, add \u201cAvailable on Request\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-write-references-in-resume\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">at the very end of your CV<\/a>.<\/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\">Your referees won&#8217;t be contacted until the end of the hiring process, but you should prep them well in advance. Tell them you&#8217;ve included them as referees &#8211; and that they may get a call from XX company.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/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>Australian Resume Template &amp; Example.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Take a look at the resume template below. Does it suit Australian CV requirements and help its owner get noticed by Australian employers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">You bet it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Take note of how it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>presents<\/strong> a meaningful career profile<\/li><li><strong>spells<\/strong> out key achievements for each role<\/li><li><strong>showcases<\/strong> professional experience in reverse chronological order<\/li><li><strong>avoids<\/strong> using a career objective<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"1dd61f19-cc40-4ffd-8868-1d4a54e7e7e8\">Use this resume template as a departure point for your CV, and I promise you&#8217;ll experience much less frustration during your job search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bordered-box\"><p><strong>Tom Jones<\/strong><br><em>Strategic Business Analyst<\/em><br>Phone: +61 (0) 419 123 456<br>Email: tomjones101@email.com<br>LinkedIn: \u00a0linkedin\/in\/thomasjones11<br><br><strong>PROFILE<\/strong><br>A solutions-driven and detail-oriented Business Analyst with extensive experience in the development, documentation and delivery of process innovations to ensure business processes and objectives are translated into business requirements to deliver desired outcomes.<br><br>With demonstrable experience in User-Centred Design, I work with technical SMEs, user experience specialists and solution architects in large-scale digital transformation projects.<br><br>I have a strong understanding of the different SDLC methodologies (waterfall, agile, hybrid) with the ability to deliver business analysis solutions in any of the models.<br><br>Acknowledged as a visionary and strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, I work collaboratively within a team environment with high-priority deliverables, while taking the initiative to make decisions and apply judgement.<br><br><strong>KEY SKILLS<\/strong><br>&#8211; Applying strategic thinking and the ability to identify and develop goals, linking strategies and actions.<br><br>&#8211; Proven analytical skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into the application and operational requirements.<br><br>&#8211; High level of flexibility with a strong ability to lead others successfully through cultural, process, system and transformational change.<br><br>&#8211; Ability to understand, effectively engage and manage multiple stakeholders with competing priorities.<br><br>&#8211; Writing documentation to a high standard including process models, business requirements, functional specifications, entity-relationship diagrams, test plans, and system and user documentation.<br><br><br><strong>CAREER HISTORY<\/strong><br>SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST<br><em>ACDC Bank \u2022\u00a0Sydney \u2022\u00a0Jan 2018 &#8211; Present<\/em><br>Working across multiple relevant initiatives, I am responsible for the delivery of new products, services, and assets into the bank by leveraging customer-centric technologies.<br><br>&#8211; Work with the business stakeholders, IT Product Owners and solution delivery teams to elicit, analyse, translate, document and communicate business requirements;<br><br>&#8211; Working in a Scrum team environment and participating in backlog review and Sprint planning sessions, following Agile methodology;<br><br>&#8211; Conduct business process analysis and identify critical issues and gaps for an established organisational process;<br><br>&#8211; Coordinate diverse streams of activity and communicate across multiple stakeholders and working groups;<br><br>&#8211; Undertake research and analysis on behalf of the business unit to ensure all solution opportunities are understood and factored in;<br><br><em>Key Achievements:<br><\/em>Supported faster and easier data access by building a data lake with large-scale distributed file systems that capture, store, and instantly update structured and unstructured data from a vast range of sources;<br><br>&#8211; Recognised by senior bank executives for exceptional contributions to a critical $55M project where a third-party audit deemed the project the most efficient in the bank state-wide;<br><br>&#8211; Completed in-depth analyses for business-optimization projects, reporting tools, back-office programs and payment-processing apps to bring about 12.2% revenue growth (2017), up to 49% in efficiency gains, $632K capital-expense reduction, $1.1M labour-cost savings and 97% account-retention rates;<br><br>&#8211; Partnered with developers to automate manual processes, saving time and money while decreasing errors. Credited as a primary driving force behind a 5% increase in margins in the 2019\/20 financial year.<br><br><br><strong>BUSINESS ANALYST<\/strong><br><em>Rolling Stones Bank\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Sydney \u2022\u00a0May 2012 \u2013 Jan 2018<\/em><br>Accountable for developing customer-facing applications and graphical user interfaces by capturing business requirements for stakeholders.<br><br>&#8211; Applied advanced sampling and data analytic techniques to help with strategic initiatives, roadmaps and process models;<br><br>&#8211; Created presentations on new product feature ideas and opportunities in a well-researched and concise manner by collaborating with product owners;<br><br>&#8211; Provided transparency by ensuring risk reporting was created and updated at relevant reporting cycles and that inputs had been validated;<br><br>&#8211; Created formal Business Case documentation presenting project Return on Investment, Net Present Value, and cost justification for review by the bank\u2019s Executive Vice President (EVP) and VP of Branch Operations;<br><br>&#8211; Conducted an evaluation of the bank\u2019s workflows, implementing process improvements on Microsoft SharePoint to optimise internal processes and determine cost drivers in processes using detailed methodologies.<br><br><em>Key Achievements:<br><\/em>&#8211; Reduced paper flow by 80% by managing a process re-engineering project, improving and consolidating end-to-end service restructuring communication flow across eight departments;<br><br>&#8211; Mitigated defects by 15% by developing metrics to determine inefficiencies and areas for improvement across systems;<br><br>&#8211; Improved timeframes for more than 50% of projects by successfully maintaining change management processes;<br><br>&#8211; Delivered insights on software usage to the Procurement Team, enabling them to renegotiate the number of licences required upon software renewal resulting in a $312K cost saving;<br><br><br><strong>ADDITIONAL CAREER HISTORY<\/strong><br><strong>Junior Business Analyst, <\/strong>Adele Corporation 2008 &#8211; 2011<br><strong>Junior Analyst, <\/strong>Elvis Presley Enterprises \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2006 &#8211; 2008\u00a0<br><br><br><strong>EDUCATION &amp; ACCREDITATION<\/strong><br><strong>Bachelor of Commerce and Arts<\/strong> <br>University of Adelaide<br><br><strong>Chartered Accountants Program<\/strong><br>Dean\u2019s Award for Academic Excellence (Top 5%)<br>Chartered Accountants Australia &amp; New Zealand<br><br><strong><em>References are available upon request.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/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>7 Bonus Tips For Writing An Effective Australian CV.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"64fd99bc-98b9-41c7-99ff-c1e18ad2519a\">Writing an impactful CV that will impress Australian recruiters involves paying attention to small, but important details. Follow my <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/resume-writing-tips\/\">resume tips<\/a> below to grab them by the eyeballs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Follow Instructions.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Demonstrate attention to detail by providing exactly what has been requested from you by the recruiter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>For example,<\/strong> if a hiring manager requests that you send over a CV and a <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-address-a-cover-letter\/\">cover letter<\/a>, then <strong>send both at the same time<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">The same applies to any other requested documents or information that are listed in the job description or requested by your recruiter or hiring manager.<\/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 the employer asks you to email the CV by a certain date and time, make sure that you make this deadline. Don&#8217;t be late, ever.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Spell And Grammar Check Your CV.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Over 50% of recruiters state their #1 CV turn-off is bad grammar and spelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Typos make you look uneducated, incompetent and lazy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/resume-grammar-check-resume-grammatical-errors\/\">5 Resume Grammar Errors That Make You Look Dumb<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Proofread your CV at least 3 times. A CV with errors sends a message that you have poor communication skills and that you&#8217;re not organised well enough.<\/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 service like Grammarly to scan your resume for typos and look for opportunities to improve grammar.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:62px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Use Correct Australian English<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">No matter which part of the world you are from, Australian hiring managers expect to read Australian English on your resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">For you, this likely means replacing Americanised &#8220;za&#8221; syllables with Australian &#8220;sa&#8221;. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>industrialization<\/strong> -> industrialisation<\/li><li><strong>organization<\/strong> -> organisation<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Don&#8217;t rely on your eyes to pick up all instances of words that need to be Australianised because you&#8217;ll definitely miss a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Leverage the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hitsend.com.au\/word-language\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">language functionality of Microsoft Word<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Keep Your Formatting Clean<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Funky fonts and jazzy graphics are not the way to go in Australia. They clutter up your CV and make information difficult to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Leave plenty of white space <\/strong>to make your CV easy to read<\/li><li><strong>Use bullet points<\/strong> rather than graphs and never use images or .gifs<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Stick to a common font type that&#8217;s 12 or 13 pixels in size. Don&#8217;t use strange-looking fonts to stand out.<\/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\">Applicant Tracking Systems tend to get confused by tables and graphics. Avoid using them as much as possible there&#8217;s nothing a table can do for your CV that a well-formatted set of bullet points can&#8217;t.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Get The Length Right.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Your Australian CV can be anywhere between 1 and 5 pages, depending on the role you apply for and the depth of your experience. My <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-long-should-a-resume-be-australia\/\">full guide to resume length<\/a> has all the details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">That said, one-page and five-page CVs are rare. Yours will probably end up being between two pages and three pages in length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Tailor Your CV.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"235625af-a6c8-4414-9d48-8389b923b0c7\">When potential employers are scanning through your Australian CV, they&#8217;re looking for a candidate-to-role fit. Specifically, they want to see how well you satisfy the requirements of a specific role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Help them connect the dots by tweaking your CV each and every time you submit a different job application.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"235625af-a6c8-4414-9d48-8389b923b0c7\">Be sure to highlight unique skills and accomplishments that are listed in a specific job ad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Kill The Career Objective.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"7e43ea7a-1d11-4b40-83c0-2ed75e5695ae\">Career objectives are generally a waste of space on an Australian CV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"7e43ea7a-1d11-4b40-83c0-2ed75e5695ae\">They take up vital real estate that could be better utilised to demonstrate your skills and accomplishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"7e43ea7a-1d11-4b40-83c0-2ed75e5695ae\">Besides, career objectives are usually generic statements that could apply to anyone, and they went out of vogue in the 1990s.<\/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>How Do CVs Differ From Country To Country?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Australia, America, the United Kingdom and other European countries approach CV writing differently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">You should know about the cultural conventions of each country when applying for a job across borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Australia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li>Australians <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/cv-vs-resume\/\">use the terms &#8220;CV&#8221; and &#8220;Resume&#8221; interchangeably<\/a>.<\/li><li>Australian recruiters love achievement-oriented resumes that highlight your track record of impact.<\/li><li>The length of Australian CVs is typically 2-3 pages, with some exceptions being 1 and 5 pages in length. The more experienced you are, the longer your CV is likely to be.<\/li><li>Photographs are discouraged.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The United Kingdom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li>All rules that apply in Australia also apply in the UK, except that employers in the UK use the word &#8220;CV&#8221; to describe what is a resume in the rest of the world.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>United States of America<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li>A &#8220;CV&#8221; is very different to a &#8220;resume&#8221;. The former is an academic document, while the latter is your personal advertisement.<\/li><li>American employers prefer to see a shorter resume that is 1-2 pages long.<\/li><li>They&#8217;re OK with a photo, but don&#8217;t expect it.<\/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>Final Word On How To Write An Australian CV.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"62bba144-e431-4bbf-8549-2702fb43f376\">Learning how to write a CV that will improve your chances of getting a job in Australia is not easy. 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