The job hunting begins once University comes to an end and the continual updates to the resume! Here are some tips and hints from ProGrad on how to present your resume.
Gone are the days of staples, torn paper edges and plastic sleeves. Online Resumes are the way of the future. These are beneficial to both the employer and the candidate as it shortens anticipation; there is no longer a need to wait weeks, or even days, for applications to be received, collated and examined.
An online resume means potential employers are able to search online, through databases created by different websites. For public resumes, this means a higher chance that a potential employer will come across your information. This is where keywords are so important, because potential employers will be searching for particular experience, qualifications or personal characteristics. It’s also possible to create multiple resumes, so if you’re interested in jobs in a few different industries, this is a great chance for you to increase your exposure to different employers, who would be looking for different qualities, qualifications and experience in a candidate.
Keep in mind that the credibility of your resume is imperative to your trustworthiness. A study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2003 found that 40% of resumes were falsified. Lying in your resume is actually a legal issue and is considered a ‘crime’ and can be charged under a number of acts, including the Crimes Act. Don’t get charged with fraud!
In 2004 the South Australian Government introduced landmark laws, making it a criminal offence to obtain income using false references or qualifications. The greatest offenders in resume fraud are males between 21-30 years of age. The most common resume lies are not admitting to having a criminal record (60% do not admit they do when asked), job titles and dates, employee history details, and educational qualifications.
Here are a few websites that you may like to check out to upload an online resume:
- iD Logik – www.idlogik.com (I found this site one of the easiest to use)
- Australian Job Search – www.jobsearch.gov.au (This is currently Australia’s largest employment website)
- ComeOnAussieDotCom – http://www.comeonaussie.com/categories/employment.html
- JobsPLUS – www.jobsplus.com.au
ProGrad wishes you all the best as you venture into the workforce.
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