Professional, accredited, Resume & CV Writer, Melbourne

Does your CV grab people's attention?

"Getting short-listed for an interview is a much more difficult task these days,
and a pitch-perfect CV or Resume is required to get through bot-screening
& capture the attention of recruiters. The better the job opportunity in Melbourne,
the more competition there is; so, give yourself an advantage."

~ Elle Bradshaw, Owner of Melbourne Resume Writer

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Client Testimonials

These are genuine reviews that are obviously anonymised. I can provide referees upon request.

As an experienced CEO, MD and Board Member with a lifetime of experience in the industry, I thought I could leave my old job and walk straight into a new one without a problem. After several months of trying and failing to land an interview I decided to reach out to you. The results have blown me away. I just wanted to let you know while I am waiting on the outcome of my interview, I could not have done it without your help.

- A.J. (Mining, Oil & Gas)

My son needed help with a Graduate Application to a mining supply company and not knowing the first thing about how to present an application of this nature, let alone write one, I came to you and have to say it was absolutely the best money I have ever spent. Even when I tried to submit the application and failed miserably, you were still there to offer advice and guidance. I know where to come when I need mine updated.

- J.V. (Mother)

I must have applied for over a hundred jobs and didn't get to the interview once. I know living in outback Australia the chances of landing a job in the mines is usually pretty good, especially given my skills. But the Resume I had - just wasn't up to it which is really humbling. So I paid for your professional Resume package, and the first time I sent it to the company they were immediately on the phone. I should have swallowed my pride and asked for help a lot sooner. Love your work mate.

- R.S. (Mechanical Fitter)

I had had my Resume so-called "professionally done" by another company, and they obviously didn't have a clue as to what was required. I was so appalled by what they sent, especially given the cost. Not only was it poorly written but the formatting was terrible; you could tell it wasn't created in Australia. So when I entrusted you to create a new Resume for me, I did so because you answered every question and put my mind at ease, and the finished result is just incredible, it seems like you have known me forever and portrayed my skills perfectly.

- J.MacD. (Teacher)

FAQ

CV or Resume, what do I need?

In parts of Australia including Melbourne, CV and Resume can often mean the same thing and this can make it confusing. That's why it's essential to read a Melbourne employer's job application notes and selection criteria, and to also to get advice on the best approach from a professional CV and Resume writer. Submitting an Resume or CV for a position in Melbourne that is too long (CV) or too short (Resume) will likely exclude you from the short-list.

Melbourne Resume

A Resume is a 1 to 3 page document summarising your abilities, qualities, education and work experience. It should highlight the key qualities you bring to the advertised position and make you more appealing than other candidates.

Melbourne CV

A CV (curriculum vitae), often required in academic settings or for highly technical roles, is also a summary of your experience and abilities - but includes your credentials relevant to science, research and academia - such as publications, presentations you have made, and references.

Need some advice? Phone me: 0419-049-237, Txt me: 0419-049-237 , Facebook me, or Whatsapp me.

If your needs are urgent, the best approach is to phone or text me.

Resumes / CVs and cover letters

Your Cover Letter (Covering Letter) summarises the most relevant skills, knowledge and experience detailed in your Resume, as they relate to a specific job in Melbourne.

What should a Cover Letter do?

Melbourne Employers (or computer bots) skim through Resume applications and if yours is not judged relevant the Resume or CV will not be read. The keyword here is relevant. Each job application needs a unique (not generic) Cover Letter, and this is not optional. Failure to craft a customised Cover Letter for each job application is the key reason why people fail to get interviews.

The Cover Letter allows you to introduce yourself in a narrative form to complement your Melbourne Resume or CV. This gives you an opportunity to emphasise your qualities that best match an employer's selection criteria (what they want from you), as well as your interest in both the job and organisation.

Need some advice? Phone me: 0419-049-237, Txt me: 0419-049-237 , Facebook me, or Whatsapp me.

If your needs are urgent, the best approach is to phone or text me.

Linkedin and Executive Resumes

Linkedin is often described as 'Facebook for Job Seekers'. For the career-oriented in Melbourne, the professional social network has become an essential means of marketing yourself. Linkedin has tools to help you develop the business connections to find and land your next career opportunity.

The benefits and pitfalls of Resumes & Linkedin

A well-written profile can attract headhunters, Melbourne recruiters and direct opportunities; but Linkedin is also where employers check your honesty and credentials. Any discrepancies between what you claim on your Resume or CV and your Linkedin profile and your profile and activity will be discovered and may cost you your place on the short-list or your job offer.

Need some advice? Phone me: 0419-049-237, Txt me: 0419-049-237 , Facebook me, or Whatsapp me.

If your needs are urgent, the best approach is to phone or text me.

What industries do you specialise in?

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

Melbourne Retail Resumes or CVs (Coles, Woolies etc)
Melbourne Pharmaceutical, Health & Nursing Resumes or CVs
First-ever and return to work 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

My Publications and Certification

Certification and Memberships

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

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.

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FAQ

Job selection criteria and Resumes

Most Melbourne government jobs, professional appointments and big-business roles require you to 'address' (answer questions about) key selection criteria (KSC). These selection criteria cover such issues as your skills, knowledge, work experience, achievements, work ethic and cultural fit as they relate to the position. The are commonly qualitative in nature. They can typically be as few as 3 or 4 questions, and as many as 12.

The purpose of Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria forces applicants to think about what they bring to an organisation in a way that generic documents like Resumes or CVs cannot. From an employer's point of view they are about to invest a lot of time and money in you, and they want to make the best selection decision for both parties.

Addressing Selection Criteria

People find addressing Selection Criteria the most daunting aspect in making a Melbourne job application, and may overlook them and send in a generic Resume. In my experience, this is always a losing approach. To address these selection criteria for a Melbourne job, you need to explain in some detail how well you meet each one. Meeting the 'essential' criteria is mandatory, so think carefully before skimping on the answers. Often, additional 'desirable' criteria will be listed and you should also respond to these as well as you can.

The Star Approach to Selection Criteria

There is a useful practice for addressing Selection Criteria, called The Star Approach (Situation or Task, Action Taken, Results Achieved), and this helps to discipline your thinking and structure your responses to meet a Melbourne employer's selection criteria.

Need some advice? Phone me: 0419-049-237, Txt me: 0419-049-237 , Facebook me, or Whatsapp me.

If your needs are urgent, the best approach is to phone or text me.

Why you should avoid Resume 'Mills'

Writing Resumes and CVs that pique the interest of Melbourne employers to get you interviews is not a simple 'transcription and presentation' function. It requires skill, marketing nous and, importantly, local knowledge and experience of employment markets and cultural nuances. Resume Mills offshore the work to the equivalent of call centres and while on the face of it this can 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.

Robot Screening (ATS) & Resumes

An increasing number of Melbourne employers and recruiters use automated computer software to do the initial filter of Resumes. Known as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), the software uses an algorithm (robot) to scan through Resumes, Cover Letters and supporting documents. Resumes are only viewed by a human if the system matches the Resume to the job ad or selection criteria. The others are discarded.

An ATS robot scans for phrases (keywords) as well as information about former employers, experience and qualifications. It is designed to rank candidates in order of potential interest to the employer. Imagine a Google Search of your details: a Melbourne employer may want to look at those from a particular school, alumnus or specific past-employer.

Resume Design disasters

It's common for me to speak to people who never get interviews in Melbourne even though, on the face of it, their Resume or CV may seem fine to the untrained eye. The bad news is that Resumes and CVs with the wrong structure, layout, format and keywords can auto-exclude you from interview. Even for entry-level jobs.

Need some advice? Phone me: 0419-049-237, Txt me: 0419-049-237 , Facebook me, or Whatsapp me.

If your needs are urgent, the best approach is to phone or text me.

Resume and CV service fees

Resume writer pricing, Melbourne

Fees for my services depend upon the complexity of the job application, and the services package (Melbourne Resume, Cover Letter, Selection Criteria etc) required. They are all listed here:

Pricing

Make certain that you are really getting expert help when selecting a CV or Resume creator. The work takes hours. In some cases, many hours. If it's 'cheap' it follows that that will be reflected in the quality.

Updating an old Resume or CV

If you are returning to the Melbourne workforce or being asked to re-apply for your existing jobs or new roles within your employer's organisation, chances are you've not even looked at your Resume or CV in years.

Retrenched or returning to work in Melbourne

Do you wonder what a stay-at-home Melbourne mum (or dad) Resume looks like? When it's time to venture back into the workplace, employers are statistically more likely to hire people returning to work after a lay-off than parents who took time off to raise children. Extra effort and creativity is required to demonstrate your qualities in these circumstances.

It's equally challenging when faced with having to apply for a job due to downsizing or redundancy. A winning approach is to highlight transferable skills to prospective employers.

Need some advice? Phone me: 0419-049-237, Txt me: 0419-049-237 , Facebook me, or Whatsapp me.

If your needs are urgent, the best approach is to phone or text me.

What a CV or Resume
is designed to do

A Melbourne CV or Resume has two objectives: First, to get read by the recruiter (not as easy as you think). Second, to get you short-listed for interview. If it's too long or not relevant, in the bin it goes.

A relevant CV or Resume carefully addresses what the employer wants (the selection criteria) and provides compelling reasons why your job application should get you through to the next round of the process.

What a professional
CV or Resume can do

Until you've been invited to an interview, the ONLY way an employer can judge your suitability is by reading your Melbourne CV or Resume. It's your advertising pitch, and you're competing with many others.

What's it worth to land a good job? Your dream job perhaps? Certainly hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years. A professional CV or Resume could be the best investment you could ever make.

What's the value of
professional Resume help?

When you've worked in recruitment for many years, you've seen the mistakes made on Melbourne CVs and Resumes by even the best qualified applicants. I know what employers are looking for, and how they are screening the Resumes or CVs for the best applicants.

The selection process and how well candidates address the selection criteria are highly developed business functions, and a professional (like me) can guide you through what can be a complex process.

Other than a Resume
or CV, what do I need?

To get short-listed for interview, you need to address what the employer specifically wants (their job selection criteria) in a Cover Letter. For many jobs, Linkedin is your 'online Resume', so it needs to be professional & consistent with your Melbourne CV or Resume.

The more senior or professional the job, the more hoops you'll be asked to jump through. A typical challenge is addressing Selection Criteria, which may seem daunting but is essential if you are to be a viable candidate.

What's the process for
writing a CV or Resume?

I will guide you through the process, via phone, email or Zoom* (*most options). Order a package (buttons below) and within 24 hours I will contact you by phone or email. We will work together to build your Melbourne CV or Resume until you are completely satisfied. I'm equally at home with first timers - or retail, clerical and tradie Resume clients - as I am with professionals, managers & executives.

If you have questions and would like a free 15 minute chat with me before making up your mind, just fill in the form or call, FB, Whatsapp or email.

Why should I select
you for my Resume?

That's a fair interview question, so here's my pitch! I'm degree educated and CVRA accredited, have worked in HR / recruitment and helping people develop their Melbourne CVs and Resumes for over 15 years, in Perth, Melbourne & elsewhere. I'm also a motivational coach with an International following. You can find me on Linkedin and see my motivational website if you would like to learn more.

You'll work directly with me. I won't handball you to a junior employee or an offshore contractor, which is sadly all too common these days.

Quality Guarantee

	A hand-crafted Melbourne Resume or CV that precisely addresses a prospective employer's selection criteria.
	No AI (artificial intelligence) assisted Melbourne CV or Resume writing (that makes you sound inauthentic) or the use of templates that won't pass an ATS (robot filter). I aim to get your Resume read by a human, and give you an edge over the pack.
	I am fluent in plain Australian speaking and will present your case in a way that will resonate with Aussie employers.

Service Guarantee

	Personal service by me; a veteran Melbourne Resume writer, not a Resume Mill that offshores the work to an unqualified employee, agent or contractor.
	You deal with me personally via phone and/or Zoom meeting(s) and we work together to produce the Melbourne Resume or CV and supporting documents. No automated, mechanised processes.
	If I can't meet your deadline for a Resume or feel you're unlikely to qualify for an interview for a job, I will tell you.

Melbourne Resume and CV writer serves the Melbourne metro area and country VIC via email, phone and Zoom or Skype. Complementary services include cover letters, addressing simple and complex job criteria.

Melbourne Resume & CV Writer