Melbourne Executive
CVs & Resumes

Please order from the menu options and within one working day I will contact you by email or phone. We will discuss the strategy and work together to create and refine your Melbourne Resume or CV and any supporting documents.

Melbourne CV, Resume & Selection Criteria ordering process

• I can only schedule the work when I have received the funds, since you'll appreciate that I have limited capacity since I don't outsource my work or pass it to Juniors.
• Typical lead times to completion are 2 to 10 working days.
• If your needs are very urgent, the best approach is to phone or text me.
• Urgent projects requiring out of hours work will be quoted.
• Payment can be made by credit or debit card via Paypal. If you prefer to pay by bank transfer please contact me.

Prefer to chat first? Phone me: 0419-049-237, Txt me: 0419-049-237 , Facebook me, or Whatsapp me.

Yes, we can schedule a comprehensive video meeting(s) or phone call(s) for the $399 and up packages. Melbourne Executive job applications typically have complex and specialised selection criteria, and a number of rounds of Questions and Answers will be required to best match your skills, experience and knowledge to a specific position. For this reason, it's best for me to see your old or existing Melbourne Resume or CV, and the job specification before we meet online or phone.

It's not practical with my competitive fee structure to meet face-to-face and, really, it's not needed. Also, I split my time between Melbourne and Perth since I run outplacement workshops.

I can tailor a package to meet your precise needs. If this is what you prefer, we can chat on the phone initially. There are four core elements of an executive job application: the Melbourne Resume or CV, the cover letter or letters, the Linkedin Profile and the requirement to answer questions by addressing Selection Criteria.

Application consistency

The cover letter(s) or e-note(s) and your Linkedin profile should stem from your CV or Resume. Each must consistently support your 'pitch' for the job.

Resume / CV and Cover Letter

It's surprisingly common for senior job applicants in Melbourne to misunderstand the crucial distinction between the CV and Cover Letter (sometimes called a Covering Letter). The function of the cover letter is to emphasise and summarise the relevant (to the the job) facets of your knowledge, skills and experience. The Cover Letter may be an e-note for online applications. Either way, it's your chance to put your case or 'elevator pitch'.

Melbourne Selection Criteria

In many cases, Melbourne employers may ask you to 'address' (answer questions about) the 'selection criteria' (what an employer asks of an applicant) in the cover letter or more typically as a separate document. This can seem daunting, but helps employers identify the best candidates and avoid costly mistakes. Don't feel that your reputation obviates the need to do this thoroughly, for each application.

Linkedin

Linkedin is both an indicator of your networking status and a marketing platform to attract headhunters and unadvertised opportunities. If you have a Linkedin profile it has to be up to date and consistent with your CV or Resume, since employers or their agents will almost certainly check you out before making an offer of employment.

Confused? Just contact me or call for advice before you buy a package: 0419-049-237, Txt me: 0419-049-237 , Facebook me, or Whatsapp me.

I am degree qualified and have run Resume Writing seminars for Universities and State and local government employees and have worked for, or consulted to the following: Barminco, Horizon Power, Curtin University, WA Police Department, Perth Zoo, Allied Pumps, Alcoa of Australia, Western Mining, Sons of Gwalia, Gulf Petroleum, Small Business Development Corporation, Information Enterprises Australia, and many others. I have a degree and post graduate qualifications in Marketing.

Certification and Memberships

I am a founder-member of the UK-based CVRA, which professionally certifies and educates CV and Resume Writers worldwide.

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My 40-Page eBook

My 40-page e-Book: Pro tips on how to write Resumes that get you interviews in Australia, is available in PDF and ePub (mobile friendly) and MOBI (Kindle) formats. This typically accompanies the programs that I create. If you buy the book and subsequently want paid help, I will refund the $25.

I have consulted to, or been employed by organisations in these sectors, among others:

• Melbourne Pharmaceutical, Health & Nursing Resumes or CVs
• Melbourne Mining & Resources (Oil and Gas) Resumes or CVs
• Melbourne Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Education (Principal and Teacher, Teachers Aide) Resumes or CVs
• Melbourne General Corporate Managerial and C-Suite Resumes or CVs, including International postings
• Political, COS and Party Pre-Selection Resumes or CVs
• Victorian Government (Local, State and Federal) Resumes or CVs
• Franchisee Application Resumes or CVs (for example McDonalds, Speedfit, F45)
• Capability Statement CVs for professionals and contractors (especially Mining)
• Melbourne Marketing and Sales Executive / Managerial / Director / State Manager Resumes or CVs
• Melbourne IT and Digital Managerial / Director / State Manager Resumes or CVs
• Melbourne Executive Retail Resumes or CVs (Coles, Woolies etc)

Do you know precisely who will work on your account? Creating Resumes and CVs and supporting documentation that passes the filters of Melbourne employers to get you short-listed for interview is not a simple 'transcription and presentation' function.

Skills & Knowledge to look for in a Melbourne CV writer

Creating Resumes and CVs requires writing skill, marketing ability and, importantly, local knowledge & experience of employment markets and Australian cultural nuances.

If it looks to good to be true

Resume Mills offshore the work to the equivalent of call centres and while on the face of it this may seem like a bargain, it's anything but. 10% of what you pay goes to the frequently exploited 'expert' writer.

Beware of this when you're making decisions about your Melbourne career. Neither an inexpert writer nor a poor 'AI' delivered template can provide a professional outcome.

It depends on the circumstances. Addressing complex Melbourne selection criteria and crafting appropriate responses in Executive Resumes and CVs is an iterative process that takes time. The best way to avoid a last minute panic is to create a Master CV or Resume ahead of your need to make an application. However, if an opportunity presents itself at short notice I can sometimes work out of hours to get CVs and applications done. This is reflected in my fees and the loading is 25 to 50%. Please TXT if you have urgent needs, since I monitor such messages out of hours.

Even for senior people, addressing Selection Criteria may seem to be a daunting task. Too many executives attempt to trade on their reputation, and overlook the importance of an employer's critical need to match skills, knowledge, abilities and track record with the organisation's strategic aims and existing and aspirational culture.

Selection Criteria, track record and cultural fit

Each employer determines the extent and nature of the questions that will be posed, and they are increasingly qualitative in nature. For this reason, if I am to help write your responses, I need a good insight into who you are. This is an iterative process.

If I have already written your Melbourne Resume or CV, I will have learned a great deal. This is the ideal situation. If your CV is already written, I'll have to chat with you to comprehend the nuances.

In cases where addressing the Melbourne selection criteria is complex, you will understand that I will need to see the employer's requirements and your existing Resume or CV before I can determine the extent of the work required.

Prefer to chat first? Phone me: 0419-049-237, Txt me: 0419-049-237 , Facebook me, or Whatsapp me.

This depends on many factors, but generally it is specified by the employer in their job application notes. In Australia, a Resume is a brief 1 to 3 page summary of your knowledge, skills and experience. A CV is a more comprehensive diary that includes all of your experience, qualifications, and publications. What you ought to submit depends on what the Melbourne employer sets out in their application instructions and how technical or academic the role is.