Sample job advertisements with targeted resumes

Below are some examples of job advertisements with matching targeted resumes. There are two resume samples – bad and good. Have a look at both and compare them. Pay particular attention to how the good resume actually targets the criteria in the job advertisement.

Sample 1 – School Leaver
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Administration Assistant
Job Reference: 124589

An exciting opportunity exists for a self-starter to join our small team. As administration assistant you will assist the Administration Manager with duties such as answering phones, customer relations, coordinating mail outs, inputting data into the statistical database, scheduling appointments and other administration duties as requested.

The applicant must possess excellent communication skills with the ability to work under pressure in a busy office environment. Knowledge of Word and Excel are essential.

Salary Range: $28-33K negotiable based on experience.

Send resume to: HR Recruitment Manager, ACME Corporation, PO Box 76, Melbourne, VIC 3001.
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Sample 2 - Graduate
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Graduate Accountant
Western Suburbs Location
Excellent Prospects for Advancement

We are offering excellent scope for an enthusiastic motivated accounting graduate to get their career off to a positive start. You will join our Finance team and have a range of duties and responsibilities including the reconciliation of stock and other account reconciliations, and the analysis and processing of international travel expenses. The ongoing challenge of improving and streamlining business systems and controls will require you to work and communicate closely with other members of the team.

You will need good accounting qualifications, analytical skills, excellent computer literacy and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Please email your resume to steve.franklin@crew.com.au

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Sample 3 - Career Change
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Teaching Positions 2006
Brightview College: A Year 7 - 12 Co-educational College

The college seeks applications from suitably qualified teachers for positions commencing January 2006. Applicants are invited to visit the college website for more details, including a full position description, of the position advertised below.

Teacher of English and SOSE.

Full-time permanent position.

Applications including CV and the names of three referees should be sent to: The Principal's Assistant, Brightview College 28 Roberts Road, Hawthorn, 3124.

Applications close Wednesday 23 November 2005.
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