Career Advice
Practical guidance to help you present your experience and find the right role.
Writing a CV Australian employers want to read
Australian employers prefer clear, concise CVs that focus on achievements and relevant experience. Two to three pages is usually enough.
Start with a short professional summary, then list your experience from most recent, with dates, responsibilities and results. Include qualifications, licences and registrations relevant to the role.
CV checklist
- Contact details, without your date of birth or a photo
- A short professional summary
- Work history with dates, from most recent
- Achievements as well as duties
- Qualifications, licences and registrations
- Referees available on request
Advice for job seekers
Tailor every application
Match your CV to the role by highlighting relevant skills and experience.
Keep compliance current
Renew checks, licences and certificates before they expire.
Be reachable
Respond promptly to calls and emails. Employers often move quickly.
Know your goals
Be clear about the roles, locations and hours you want.
Ask for feedback
Use feedback from interviews to improve next time.
Keep learning
Short courses and certificates can open new opportunities.
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