Job Breakthrough – Cheat Sheet - Make your résumé unique. - Make it stand out from the crowd at first glance, so that it will entice your employer to read on. - Make sure your name is clear and typed in a large font size. - Make your contact details easy-to-read. - Summarise your key strengths succinctly and relevantly. - Respond succinctly and specifically to the job advertisement. This will illustrate your ability to listen and provide correct information that answers a specific question. - Include your career objectives or overview only if you feel comfortable doing so. Keep this section short and relevant to your experience and the position. - Understand that this is your time to shine and show how brilliant you are. Think about your most positive traits. Be honest and positive at the same time. - Your achievements are more important than you may think. Even if you don’t think they amount to much, your employer will. - Keep your role duties and responsibilities to a minimum. Give a brief outline, but focus more on your achievements. - Start with your most recent experience and work backwards. Current information is best. - Only include relevant information. If it’s older than 5 years, omit it. - Be proud of your achievements and your current situation. If you can relate your course of study to the job you are applying for, go for it. - Ask a trusted friend or family member for their opinion about what experiences you should include. - Keep your interests section short and sweet. - Be honest about who you are, as it will make you seem more ‘human’ in what can often be a distant and impersonal experience. - Don’t include anything illegal! - Inform your references about the job you're applying for, and give them as much information about your potential employer as possible. - Choose your references carefully, and make sure they are appropriate. - Include a range of references to demonstrate your competence over a range of fields and skills. - Never underestimate the importance of providing the right reference. This is really important in improving your job prospects. - A lack of professional experience does not mean a lack of skills. Think outside the box and make the most of your current abilities. - Have faith in yourself. You don’t know what the competition is like, so there is no reason to assume you’re not the best candidate.

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