Resumes & Selection Criteria
When it comes to your resume, you need to make an impression - fast! Recruiters spend an average of 6 seconds looking at your resume, which means you have mere seconds to convince them. On top of that, it's 2017 and technology is all over everything. Meaning technology is all over your resume, yep, you're sending your resume in and screening software is deciding if you'll get through or not. It is more important than ever to have a resume with the right format and the right information. It pays to have someone in the know on your side.
When it comes to your selection criteria, Dr Seuss was right when he said, "The writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads." If your application is a chore to read, it's not doing its job. Your selection criteria should showcase your skills and experience and leave the reader thinking - this is the person I need. Let's cut away the deadwood so employers can see you.
Need something else for your application? Profile, cover letter, cold call letter? I can help with that too!
When it comes to your selection criteria, Dr Seuss was right when he said, "The writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads." If your application is a chore to read, it's not doing its job. Your selection criteria should showcase your skills and experience and leave the reader thinking - this is the person I need. Let's cut away the deadwood so employers can see you.
Need something else for your application? Profile, cover letter, cold call letter? I can help with that too!
Step OneI’ve already found the job I want to apply for:
Great! Let’s get started! Send through a link to the job ad or other documentation for the application. Then we can talk time frames and costs. I haven’t found anything yet but I want to be prepared when my dream job comes up: You can never be too prepared, right! Let’s start by going over what you’re looking for and what you will potentially need when an opportunity arises. Send through details of your ideal job or links to similar roles to info@susancorbett.com.au. *If you have a current (or not-so-current) resume send that through too. The more info you provided, the quicker and easier the process! |
Step TwoOnce I have the initial details from you we can talk timeframes and numbers. I will get back to you within one business day with a quote and expected completion date. If you have sent through your current resume or draft selection criteria, I will provide details of areas for improvement. This is obligation free; you are welcome to send through your resume and/or selection criteria for advice to update it yourself.
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Step ThreeOnce you let me know you would like to go ahead with the service, I start writing. I generally work on a 3 day turn around however the more time available the better, and conversely I can help you in tighter timeframes eg. 24hr deadline! During this time I may contact you for further information to assist in the completion of your document before sending you a draft copy. At this time you can provide feedback and ask for any necessary changes. Depending on how many (if any) changes need to be made, you will have your final copy 1-2 days later.
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The Fine Print
- This process is a collaboration. You + Me. To create a compelling document we need to work together: you provide details about your experience and I craft your story to align with your ideal position. From there, we work together until your document best reflects you and your goals.
- Sometimes it can be hard to remember everything you want to include. Say you think of something two days after receiving the final or you notice something you want changed…just breathe! All documents come with a seven day minor change policy. That is, you can contact me within the seven days and ask for additions, removals, or other minor changes at no extra charge. Phew!
