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 targetting, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Kylie has recently joined the Select Resumes team, and enjoys working with clients at all stages of their career, from graduates and those new to the workforce, to executive and highly experienced workers. She is passionate about working with clients to develop confidence in their abilities, drawing out their unique skills and experiences to create the strongest possible resumes, cover letters, and selection criteria responses.
Jeanne has been an editor with Select Resumes for two years in her career of 16 years in editing, researching and court audio transcribing. Her experience includes working for a national industry Media magazine, jointly compiling a children’s dictionary for Unibooks Canada, serving as specialist media transcriber/researcher for a prominent NSW politician, sub-editing a vast array of business and procedural documents in the legal and recruitment industries, high-level research for the Department of Education, and writing for the web.
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.
Rebecca had an extensive background as a Recruitment Consultant before joining the Select Resumes team. She has worked with professionals from banking and finance, healthcare, administration and a variety of other industries to create high-quality documents that support their job search.
Sarah joined the Select Resumes Team in 2017 with a solid background in customer service and professional roles with a passion to assist you in securing your dream job. Holding a Bachelor of Social Work and having over 10 years of experience in the community services field, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge to draw from when working with you to create an application that stands out from the crowd.
Mark has over 15 years in corporate IT and 7 years of experience in the health sector and leverages this understanding to provide effective resume and selection criteria writing. With over 4 years of experience in resume and selection criteria writing, Mark will work with you to ensure the best possible outcome is achieved.
Rhiannon joined the Select Resumes team in 2014 and proudly offers over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and Recruitment having worked across a diverse range of industries including Information Technology, Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Sales, Customer Service and Administration.
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.
Ashleigh has been a valuable part of the Select Resumes team for over 12 months and brings with her experience and expertise in both public and private sectors, particularly within the nursing and administration industries.
Dorinnia has been writing with Select Resumes for the past six months; she takes pride in her ability to write strong responses to selection criteria and powerful and eye-catching resumes and cover letters for clients across a wide range of professions, receiving very positive feedback from happy patrons.
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.
Having worked for a number of large and medium-sized resource organisations, including Xstata, Thiess and New Hope Coal, Katherine has a thorough understanding of the requirements of many professional, trade, technical and operation roles in the mining and construction industries.
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.
Melissa brings with her over 15 years of experience as a qualified Early Childhood Teacher with extensive experience in teaching in primary schools and pre-schools. Melissa also has over 15 years of experience in customer service roles.
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 necessity to guide and build confidence in the client to extract substantial examples to match KSC
Select Resumes were engaged to work with this client to create a strong application for a position as an Online Coordinator.
A client required a 2 page selection criteria document to support an application for an administration role in NSW.
An experienced Paramedic in New South Wales required an update to an existing selection criteria attempt to enable application to a new position.
An experienced administration professional targeting the education sector required a resume and selection criteria application package.
A senior nursing leader required a 4 page document to address 9 selection criteria.
A client with extensive retail customer service experience sought an application package for a government client services role.
The client required a 6 point selection criteria to be completed within less than 48 hours for a senior administrative position.
Resume, cover letter and 2 page statement for a Registered Nurse seeking multiple roles
Short statement for an Admin Officer to be used in applying for contract roles within the Australian Public Service
