Resume Rescue workshops

Our Resume Rescue Workshops are targeted at students who have compiled a resume or job application and would like some assistance to refine and strengthen it.

Before you attend a Resume Rescue Workshop you need to have:

• Drafted your job application/s (resume, cover letter and/or selection criteria)
• Read the information on Resumes, Cover Letters and Selection Criteria.
• Worked through Module 4 of Resume Express to develop the first draft of your resume.
• Carefully checked for and corrected any spelling and/or grammatical errors.
• Visit the following website to see sample copies of resume templates (in MS Word format) to help guide your formatting: http://office.microsoft.com/en-au/results.aspx?Scope=TC&Query=resume.
• For help with written expression, visit the ‘Write Site’, run by the University of Sydney.

It will be a practical workshop where you will work in small groups. You will need to bring with you a copy of your resume or job application and a list of questions that you want to ask.

Many employers list “written communication skills” as one of their requirements, and are likely to be assessing this through the standard of your written application. For this reason, the Careers Centre does not make any corrections to resumes submitted for feedback as it would be misleading to employers.

Also note that many employers seek skills such as “attention to detail” and “good computer literacy”, so please ensure that you demonstrate these through the quality and presentation of your application.