Careers Modules - Module 1: Resume Express

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+ Unit 1 - About Resumes

Why do I need a resume?

The difference between a
resume and CV

How employers use resumes

How employers shortlist
using resumes

What employers look for in
graduate resumes

Transferable skills &
personal attributes

How to find referees

+ Unit 2 - Preparing your Resume

Preparing your resume

Work & study experience

Analyse your skills

+ Unit 3 - Job Advertisements
and Selection Criteria

Job advertisements

Analysing job advertisements

Contacting the employer

Prioritising job
advertisements

Addressing selection criteria

Writing skill statements

Sample job advertisements
with targeted resumes

+ Unit 4 - Putting Together a
Resume

Writing and putting together
a resume

Resume language

Writing a career objective

International resumes

+ Unit 5 - FAQ and Tips

Tips for resumes

Perspectives from employers

Questions about resumes

+ Unit 6 - Action Plan and
Further Resources

Where to from here

Further information and
resources

Resume Checklist

Resume Checking

Further Information and Resources

Additional resources are available on CareerHub and in the Essential Careers Guide, which is produced by Careers and Employment.

If you plan to submit your resume overseas, you should check out the requirements of that country by consulting Going Global. The La Trobe subscription to this website is available via CareerHub.