6 Tips for Resume Writing if You are Returning to Work
1. Create a list highlighting all experience (paid/unpaid) and specific skills. Consider all of your background:
* Volunteer in school committees, tuck shop, reading * Parent-teacher organization * Fundraising * Church group (mention without denomination) * Town politics (mention without party affiliation) * Sports activities.
2. The return-to-work candidate must have an exceptional resume and, whether chronological or skills-based, should have a solid -Skills Summary- section. This should be edited to specifically suit different job applications.
3. Avoid over-use of bullets (the -laundry list- look) but don't be too text-heavy or -densely written- either - a mix of succinct narrative with selective bullets is the best way to go.
4. Keep it professional. While you may reference volunteer / school-related activities heavily, only give specific detail that strengthens your ability to do the job.
5. Ensure a nice, clean layout, good use of white space, and a font size of 11 points or 12 points for text. Email your cover letter and resume as separate attachments in your email applications. Proofread carefully.
6. It's vital to have a job-search plan - target family-friendly companies. You'll receive a list of family-friendly companies when you enrol into the Mums Returning to Work Program, or ask for it when you book an appointment with our career expert.
Reprinted with kind permission from Melbourne Resumes [www.melbourneresumes.com.au]
. Melbourne Resumes was created in 2005 from a decade of experience in recruitment and
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training office administration skills at Registered Training
Organisations across Melbourne.
