If you are applying for a job in Australia, it is important to make sure that you adapt your Resume so it is applicable for Australian employers.  In Australia, the Resume is the most important part about getting a job.  Your Resume is YOUR marketing tool, so it is important to present yourself appropriately.

The following 10 points will help you to make your Resume more Australian:-

1. It is not necessary to give too much personal information.   Your age is not required, nor is your height, weight, condition of health, marital status or religion.

2. Do not put too much detail in your Resume, only detail that is relevant to an Australian employer should be included.

3. You should adapt a resume to suit each particular job you are applying for.

4. Make sure you include your relevant skills as well as your responsibilities, achievements and duties from previous roles.

5. Remove any slang or jargon language that may be used in your country.

6. Your Resume should be no longer than 3 or 4 pages.

7. Check your Resume to make sure that you don’t have any spelling or grammar errors.

8. Check that your qualifications will be accepted by Australian employers.

9. Have 2 referees and include their current telephone contact numbers.

10. It is a good idea to get your resume checked by someone in Australia.

To make sure your resume is easily understood and appeals to Australian employees, get some resume help by a careers expert in Australia.

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