Resume Preparation
Resume Layout and Preparation
A professional resume should contain the following information in the sequence listed below:
Personal Details
- Address
- Telephone numbers
- Licenses
Education
- Tertiary Institution
- Qualifications obtained eg. BA AgScience, Diploma
- Year graduated
- Secondary level reached , school attended
- Other studies or courses
Employment Details
- Start with the most recent employer
- Ensure dates are accurate
- Title of roles and industry sector
- Brief summary of position with bullet points of key tasks performed
Additional Skills or Training
- Computer
- Agsafe accredited
- Fertcare accredited
- CPA
Interests or Hobbies
- Taxidermy
- APEX
- Football
- Cricket
Referees (optional)
- ???
- ???
- ???
- ???
Useful Hints
- Do not exceed 3-4 pages, bearing in mind the reader will be reviewing a number of resumes;
- Be concise with your information and keep the layout simple. Pictures or graphics can cause problems for the end-user;
- What strengths do you have that will help you perform this role?
- References and published papers are best presented at the interview. They can give the impression that you are overqualified or too academic for the majority of positions;
- If possible provide as a word document for user-friendliness.