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Standing out in this market place
At present Australia is seeing a rise in unemployment and we are facing hard economic times. As recruiters we are at the forefront of this new market place and we can see firsthand that jobs are coming in at a slower rate than we have been used to. However, there are jobs out there and so it is important that candidates applying for roles really need to stand out and get noticed as there has been an increase in the amount of people looking for work, so make sure your application counts.
Points that need to be taken into account when applying for a job in this market place:
- Make sure your resume really makes an impact with the potential employer and recruitment agency.
- Present your resume so that it is easy to understand and read.
- As an introduction to your resume make sure you attach a cover letter.
- Check your resume before you send it for any spelling and grammatical errors.
- Get your information across clearly and concisely or your details could be put aside before even getting a chance to show how good you are for the role.
- Now is a good time to update your technical skills, having advanced skills on your resume can help when applying for a role.
- Look at our Sample Resume for more ideas on making your resume stand out.
- When meeting a potential employer or agency your personal presentation really makes a difference. We run Presentation Workshops if you feel you would like extra assistant with this.
- Dress professionally for any meeting, this makes a great first impression and reinforces your professionalism. A suit jacket can really help.
- Once registered ensure you follow up with your agency and keep in touch, if you don't you could be missing out on great opportunities.
