Writing an effective resume is a skill that requires a specific mastery of the written word, as well as a sound knowledge of the recruitment process.
Select Resumes provides the resume writing services necessary to help you land that interview. Since your resume is the first point of contact you have with your future employer, a professionally written and formatted resume is an excellent tool to progress your career.
Further to our resume writing services, we also offer a range of career services, including:
Our resume writing services are delivered with a commitment to 100% customer satisfaction and a genuine desire to help our clients achieve their career goals. With 10 years of experience providing career services to Australia, we offer the following benefits:
Our resume writers have a wealth of experience tailoring resumes for specific roles and industries, and perfectly highlighting the skills and achievements of our clients. With a contemporary understanding of the job market, our writers will work with you to create a resume that gains the attention of employers.
Due to the large number of applications for most roles and the increasing use of software to review resumes, it is necessary to have a well formatted, keyword optimised resume. When resumes do reach hiring managers they may spend just 10 seconds scanning the resume before making a decision. Our writers are skilled at using keywords and accessible formatting to enable your resume to make the cut.
Using the effective STAR format to successfully communicate your achievements, we understand that employers are looking for examples of the benefits you have delivered in previous roles. STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action and Result – an easy and succinct method to explain the outcomes you have achieved throughout your career.
With over 100 industry-specific and general resume templates designed by professional graphic designers, we have a resume design to suit every application. Ranging from professional and corporate to eye-catching and colourful, we understand that your resume should be tailored for personal preference and effectiveness. We ensure all resumes are easy to read, well-structured, and organised to enable a perfect reader’s journey.
Our unique, multi-step process is designed to guarantee that multiple staff review every resume to ensure any typos or formatting errors are eliminated. We understand that all humans make errors sometimes, so by having multiple people check each document before they are sent, we are able to guarantee the quality of our services.
Select Resumes has the key experience to provide professional resume writing services that will set you apart from your peers. Our writers have proven experience across a wide range of industries that will benefit you in any job application. No matter what industry you are targeting, we can assist you in taking the next step of your career.
Professional Resume Examples
Roles within the public sector are highly regarded and require a professional resume that highlights your top achievements. Making sure you have a strong skill set outlined is a must, as is ensuring you display the requirements of the position. Select Resumes provides expert skills on the creation of your public sector resume.
Public Sector Resume Examples
Our experienced executive resume writers are skilled uncovering your achievements and articulating them in a professional format. Our executive-level process includes thorough vetting and intelligent thought process to ensure the best possible writer is selected to work with you on your application. Our Quality Assurance Manager is also available for all senior level revisions if required; this service is part of our 30-day revision process.
Executive Resume Examples
Select Resumes have the ability to deliver quality professional resumes for those candidates looking to begin or advance their careers in the health sector. Whether you are a nurse, doctor, midwife or any other allied health professional, our expert resume writers will help you further your career with a world-class resume, cover letter and selection criteria if required.
Nursing Resume Examples
When applying for a teaching or other role in the education industry, it can take some time to put together an eye-catching application package! Whether you are a newly graduated teacher or looking to gain promotion to a leadership role, the competition can be tough! You must showcase your credentials, skills, and experience in just the right manner and the thought of doing so can be off-putting for most, meaning you may be missing out on those dream roles!
Teaching Resume Examples
As a Graduate, it can be difficult to get the job you want in the field of your newly found expertise. Competitive job markets and increasing amounts of students means there are fewer opportunities than ever. Making sure you stand out amongst the crowd is a must. Working with our experienced team you will receive a tailored resume for your goals, ensuring you are well in front of the pack.
Graduate Resume Examples
Our ‘Senior or Experienced’ professional mining resume service is catered for those in higher, more complex, or senior roles, we will talk to you about which one of our professional mining resume writers will be most suited to your experience. When it comes to creating an ‘Entry Level’ mining resume, our specialist mining resume service can cater for you too.
Mining Resume Examples
There are demands for skilled workers and experienced supervisors to help build the next stage of our expanding infrastructure. The opportunities and lifestyle that come with these positions are highly desirable. In this changing economy, job security is a must so securing a position within a stable company is what everyone wants. It is getting harder and harder to rely on simple word of mouth to secure a new position as there are so many people in the same boat.
Trade Based Resume Examples
As a hospitality professional, your resume needs to engage your potential employer and stand out from the crowd. Many hospitality positions attract a large number of applications. By using colour and professional design, we can assist you to create a resume to represent you in the best light.
Hospitality Resume Examples
Building a successful accounting career requires a great deal of dedication, technical ability and professional aptitude, as does developing a great professional accounting resume. The training and qualifications achieved, coupled with the practical experience gained within an accounting environment are critical to securing increased responsibilities and moving up the career ladder.
Accounting Resume Examples
Encompassing the broad range of allied health resume services, including Aged Care Workers, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Assistants, Psychologists, Social Workers, Counsellors and many more examples, Select Resumes can tailor a resume to your situation to assist you in getting that interview.
Allied Health Resume Examples
Select Resumes provides a medical resume service that is extremely successful in gaining interviews for our medical clients. We have gained our client’s interviews at almost all of the major public and private hospitals in Australia. We have also assisted many graduate medical candidates in gaining their very first interview.
Medical Resume Examples
As a marketing professional, your resume needs to make a statement and promote your career and project achievements relevant to your potential role. At Select Resumes, our marketing resume writing services offers a professionally written, edited and designed product which will stand out to your future employer and make a statement.
Marketing Resume Examples
When preparing a resume for jobs in the construction field, a professional construction resume service can be an ideal way to make your resume stand out and be noticed. Our resume designs portray many aspects of the construction industry in a colourful and graphic way. We offer a full range of attractive construction resume designs as part of our full resume service.
Construction Resume Examples
Whether you are a graduate, entry level, experienced or senior Engineer, we have writers who can construct a resume to suit your needs. Our team of writers are highly skilled at consulting with our clients to draw out the relevant details to get the best results.
Engineering Resume Examples
Information Technology (IT) plays an integral role across all major industries and is consequently an extremely competitive field. As an IT professional, it is important that you are able to represent and promote your skill sets in order to stand out among one of the fastest-growing professions in the world.
Information Technology Resume Examples
Public Sector positions require a Key Selection Criteria (KSC) to be written as part of the application process. The selection criteria statement is essentially about the key skills, education and experience needed to perform the position in question. Commonly selection criteria applications contain 5 – 8 scenarios to demonstrate in your response. A KSC is also a good example of candidates written communication skills. It is essential your selection criteria is of the highest standard if you wish to attract serious consideration for your application.
Select Resumes provides a professional LinkedIn Profile Writing service to give you the best chance to leave a positive impression. The profile we create gives your potential employer an opportunity to read a clear rundown of your career history, as well as a look at your key skills, recommendations from co-workers and managers, certifications, interests, volunteer work and connections.
The key benefit of Select Resumes interview skills coaching is improved verbal communication ability. Overall, you will gain increased self-confidence. Interview skills coaching will continue to deliver benefits throughout your career, in meetings, presentations, negotiations and general business communication.
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With six years of experience working to support professionals reach their potential, Tess understands how to achieve successful outcomes when applying for new positions. With a strong client-centred focus, Tess will listen to your requirements and is obsessive about delivering the best outcomes with a single-minded focus on making clients happy.
Shelley successfully combines extensive human resources experience with a demonstrated capability to craft clear and compelling writing and collaborate with clients on their career journey. With a skill-set honed in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, Shelley has rigorous critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical expertise. Shelley is people-oriented, innovative, and focuses on achieving superior results for clients.
Rose has extensive writing experience across various print and online platforms and consistently strives to engage and intrigue readers by introducing them to new ideas and opportunities. She is eager to transform your experiences and goals into professional documents representing you as an ideal candidate for your desired role.
Eager to assist you in achieving your goals and cognisant of how important your career is to you; Lynda is committed to working with you to realise the best outcome. As a business owner for over 20 years, she has a strong understanding of the skills and attributes that employers are seeking in an applicant and is passionate about working with you to build a resume, cover letter and selection criteria to best showcase your professional profile, qualities and experience
Louise has over 15 years of experience within the recruitment and resourcing industries and has developed a wealth of knowledge and experience in resume writing, interview skills and job searching strategies. Louise understands how vital it is to build a personalised and professional application and knows what Hiring Managers and Recruiters are looking for.
With over ten years of experience in legal and not-for-profit organisations, Kelly has extensive knowledge of government and private sectors. Having recruited widely in previous management roles, Kelly has developed a keen eye for detail and an understanding of what gets individuals noticed in a competitive job market.
A professional with a strong technical, business and project writing background, Meran knows the power of words and diligently ensures they are perfectly structured to impact the target audience. Working alongside a range of professionals on a global level, Meran has demonstrated experience in interpersonal relationship building, pre-emptive customer service and diplomatic communication skills. As a writer for many years with Select Resumes, Meran has seamlessly made the transition to the editing team.
Mel J has over three years of experience as a writer with Select Resumes. With extensive experience in HR and recruitment, she has worked in many sectors including mining, engineering, hospitality, law, education, nursing and graduate recruitment. She enjoys working with clients to help them realise their individual skills, strengths and suitability.
Following a diverse career that has encompassed a range of roles assisting young people and people with complex barriers into work, Jo has turned her passion for helping people and love of the oxford comma into a successful writing career. Drawing on the same skills and positive attitude used in casework and counselling, Jo enjoys spending time getting to know her clients in order to uncover their talents and market their skills to potential employers.
Asha understands her clients well, focusing on their needs and career goals in order to develop professionally winning and stand out resumes, cover letters and selection criteria. With the ability to quickly build a rapport with clients, Asha is passionate about delivering quality documents in order to progress her clients’ career goals.
Possessing over 28 years of experience within a variety of industries including Government, manufacturing, logistics, recruitment, HR, construction services and call centre, my capability to build exceptional resumes, Key Selection Criteria and LinkedIn profiles have been developed into a specialisation over the last nine years with Select Resumes
Caroline is a qualified pharmacist with over 22 years’ experience in the healthcare industry, including retail, hospital and industrial pharmacy. Having stepped into a leadership role, she has had the opportunity to interview candidates and get involved in the recruitment process alongside the leadership group and human resources personnel, with a common purpose of choosing an ideal candidate to suit business needs.
Tina has a broad range of expertise covering office administration, retail, management, public service, healthcare and education. Having held executive level management roles in education and healthcare, she has a good understanding of what it takes to achieve success at senior levels.
Kristie became part of the Select Resumes team in early 2017 and has quickly proven and established herself as a successful writer in constructing resumes honed to niche areas of various industries, including creative industries, community services, Government roles, health services, and emergency services.
Emma has over six years of experience in the Employment Services industry and a strong understanding of the Australian job market, including the Australian Public Service (APS). Having developed a wealth of knowledge and experience in resume writing, interview skills, job searching strategies and selection criteria writing, Emma will work with you to ensure the best possible outcome is achieved.
Steve has joined the Select Resume team as a professional writer and has become a sought after and valuable member of the crew. With his many years as a creative and corporate writer, he has written a diverse range of resumes, white papers, government grant applications and professional speeches.
Our five-stage process works to make sure your resume is carefully researched, written and designed. We ensure your document is edited and approved by multiple members of our team so that you receive the best resume possible.
1. Consultation
One of our experienced writers will get in touch with you for an in-depth phone consultation in order to discuss your career history, skills and achievements along with your short-term and long-term career goals.
2. Writing
Your writer will then create a highly professional and persuasive resume and cover letter from the information they have gathered from you via your phone consultation and email.
3. Editing
The writer then sends your resume and cover letter to our editing team to ensure that the punctuation, spelling and grammar and general presentation of your information is flawless.
4. Design
The completed and proofread draft is then sent to our graphic designer, who will create a unique and professional design in alignment with your preferences and required specifications.
5. A 30 day guarantee period applies to all jobs
During this time you can request any revisions or amendments to any part of the writing, editing and design process.
Our Case Studies are an excellent way to see the thought process that goes into creating our outstanding and highly successful career documents tailored to your industry.
The client wanted assistance in linking their extensive experience as a Registered Nurse to transition away from frontline delivery and into preventative health.
The result of my approach in this way, was that the client was satisfied with the content she had decided to use, and in turn, we create an exceptional and accurate representation of her career across all three documents.
When the opportunity to apply for her role permanently arose the client knew there would be many applicants. The application needed to succinctly address the selection criteria with tangible examples. The cover letter, statement of claims and resume needed to be cohesive and well written, showing a good understanding of both the nursing and vocational training sectors.
Within the role of Service Desk Analyst, applicants are responsible for supporting end-users through incident management processes by accurately recording, updating and closing incident records, capturing the resolution and knowledge in the ICT Incident Management System. To apply for this role, the client was required to provide a 600-word statement of claims addressing the criteria outlined in the job description.
The Position description listed three criterion points to be addressed mainly focused around logistics, communication and familiarity with the Defence environment.
Personally branded Professional Resume and Statement of Claims highlighting client’s directly transferable experience to change career path to a WA Youth Support role
NSW Health Administrative Assistant – Professional Resume, Cover Letter and KSC
Application documents, including resume, cover letter and response to six selection criteria questions for the NSW Nursing and Midwifery Midstart Program
Experienced CEO of Local Council seeking a long-term role at similar level, making a positive difference to a local community.
The client has been in an acting APS6 ICT Project Management role for four months after being approached in her previous APS5 role that she excelled at and asked to step up. The clients wants to secure this as a permanent role since it aligned perfectly with her own work ethic and natural abilities…………
