Produce Targeted Resume
You may be wondering what the difference between a CV (curriculum vitae) and a Target Resume is... both documents outline your work experience, qualifications, skills and are used when applying for a job. A CV includes all of these details in general and can be used when applying for a variety of job opportunities. A Target Resume includes this information in a way that targets your work experience, qualifications and skills to the position you are applying for.
The key to a targeted resume lies within the title, "targeted". In order to produce a targeted resume you need to consider the position you want to apply for, gather as much information on the position as possible and then create your targeted resume.
Before you can start creating a targeted resume you will need to consider your work experience, qualifications and skills. Please visit Demonstrate knowledge of job search skills if you have not completed this.
The key to a targeted resume lies within the title, "targeted". In order to produce a targeted resume you need to consider the position you want to apply for, gather as much information on the position as possible and then create your targeted resume.
Before you can start creating a targeted resume you will need to consider your work experience, qualifications and skills. Please visit Demonstrate knowledge of job search skills if you have not completed this.
Position of Interest
Think about what sort of position and what sort of industry you would be interested in working in. Download and print the file below and select the areas you may be interested in.
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Essentials for a Targeted Resume
- Personal Information
- Job Objectives
- Skills and Achievement Summary
- Personal Qualities
- Work History
- Education and Qualifications
- References
Personal Information
Your personal information is a place to identify who you are, your contact details and other significant facts like what class drivers licence you have and also things dependent on the job you are applying for.
Things to consider with your personal details:
If you use an email address as a point of contact, ensure that it is sensible and not one you used as a teenager. If you do not have an email account that is sensible then create one, they are free.
Below is an example of what your personal information should look like
Things to consider with your personal details:
If you use an email address as a point of contact, ensure that it is sensible and not one you used as a teenager. If you do not have an email account that is sensible then create one, they are free.
Below is an example of what your personal information should look like
Job Objectives
Your job objectives is a statement that allows you to tell your potential employer what you want to achieve and what direction you want to go in the job you are applying for.
Your job objectives should make reference to:
Your job objective needs to be written in a manner that sells your ability to your potential employer, emphasising your strengths in areas that match the job you are applying for. View the example below for a retail assistant position.
Your job objectives should make reference to:
- the particular industry or environment in which you are applying for
- the specific job you are applying for
- the specific skills you would bring to the position you are applying for
- your employment goals
Your job objective needs to be written in a manner that sells your ability to your potential employer, emphasising your strengths in areas that match the job you are applying for. View the example below for a retail assistant position.
Skills & Achievement Summary
This is where you identify the skills you have and how you have used them to achieve tasks. Think of things like,
Do you complete projects on time?
Expand on your skills - instead of simply stating you can do something explain it in a context relevant to the position.
Do you complete projects on time?
- Can you stay within a budget?
- Can you increase revenue or sales?
- Can you support staff in training and development?
- Have you implemented new strategies or ideas?
- Have you received any awards?
Expand on your skills - instead of simply stating you can do something explain it in a context relevant to the position.
Personal Qualities
This section is where you have the opportunity to demonstrate the type of person you are. However it is very easy to simply state things like "I am an outgoing person". This is not backed up with any evidence so it is important to structure your sentences to allow you to justify why this quality applies to you.
Work History
If you have been employed before this is an important section of your resume. This is where you can demonstrate your experience in certain industries. If you are new to employment then the next section will be of importance to you. When talking about your past work experience, it is best to do this in chronological order from the latest position you held.
Gaps in your work history:
You should always account for an gaps in your work history to avoid any suspicion from a potential employer.
If you have been overseas or raising a family then include this in your history.
Don't have any work experience?
If you are fresh out of high school or university and have no work experience then try and do some volunteer work or even part time work will assist you with your resume.
Gaps in your work history:
You should always account for an gaps in your work history to avoid any suspicion from a potential employer.
If you have been overseas or raising a family then include this in your history.
Don't have any work experience?
If you are fresh out of high school or university and have no work experience then try and do some volunteer work or even part time work will assist you with your resume.
Education & Qualifications
This section is of most importance for high school or tertiary educated leavers who are entering the work force. Here you identify any qualifications you have gained or positions of responsibility that you have held over your periods of education. For those who have been in the workforce this section is to demonstrate your formal qualifications that you have gained outside of your employment.
This section of your targeted resume should start with your most relevant qualifications to the job you are applying for.
This section of your targeted resume should start with your most relevant qualifications to the job you are applying for.
References
References are personal or professional recommendations from someone in a position of responsibility who knows you personally. A referee should either be able to vouch fro you on a personal level or make a comment on your level of competency at work and suitably for the position you are applying for.
Before using someone as a reference on your targeted resume you should always seek their permission. If you are applying for a position that you don't wish your current employer to find out about, it is advised to put any other reference and state work related references can be given on request. Most employers will understand this situation.
Before using someone as a reference on your targeted resume you should always seek their permission. If you are applying for a position that you don't wish your current employer to find out about, it is advised to put any other reference and state work related references can be given on request. Most employers will understand this situation.
Download and print the file below. Then fill in your Targeted Resume Essentials. Note: you will need to have selected a job vacancy to target your resume around.
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Creating your Targeted Resume
Now you have completed your draft for your targeted resume, it is time to create a word processed version. Open Microsoft Word and create your resume. If you are not familiar with Word, you may need to enroll in the Word Processing course.
Example of a Targeted Resume
Download and open the file below to view an example of a Targeted Resume.
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