Resumes
11 guides for the Australian job market.
How to tailor your CV to any job ad
The keyword-matching method that works on any job ad, not just SEEK: what to change, which keywords actually belong on your CV, and what to leave alone.
CV vs resume in Australia: what's the difference?
In Australia, CV and resume mean the same document, unlike the US and UK where they differ. Here is what an Australian resume should actually look like, and how long it should be.
Can every line on your CV survive a follow-up question?
AI can make any CV read well. It cannot answer the follow-up question for you. A practical audit for every claim on your CV, and how to build the evidence file that makes interviews easier.
The best AI tools for job applications in Australia, compared honestly
Six AI tools for CVs, ATS scoring and job applications: what each one actually does well, what it costs in Australia, and who it suits, including where CVelo is not the right fit.
APS resume example: what a public service panel needs on the page
An APS resume is a different document from a private sector one. What to include, what classification and clearance detail panels look for, and what to leave off.
Registered nurse CV example (Australia): what hiring managers and ATS software look for
A registered nurse CV example for Australian roles, with the AHPRA, clinical skills and shift detail hiring managers check first. Before and after, plus a free ATS score.
Cover letter, resume and selection criteria: what goes where in an Australian application
Government and health applications in Australia often ask for three documents that seem to overlap. They do not. Here is what each one is for, what to put in it, and what to leave out.
ADF resume example: translating military experience for civilian employers
A before and after ADF resume example. How to translate rank, trade and jargon into civilian language that gets past recruitment software and reads well to a hiring manager.
Turning an overseas CV into an Australian resume
What to cut, what to add, and what quietly counts against you when you apply in Australia with a CV written for the UK, India, the US, the Philippines or elsewhere.
How to tailor your CV for SEEK job ads
A practical, step-by-step method for tailoring your CV to any SEEK listing, so a recruiter searching for the right skills can find it, and read it.
What is an ATS, and how can Australian job seekers prepare a clear CV?
How recruitment software handles your application in Australia, what it can and cannot do, and how to write a CV that is easy for both software and people to read.
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