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Professional Resumes Melbourne
Wednesday, November 26, 2025Securing a competitive role in Melbourne’s thriving job market requires far more than a standard résumé. With Victoria home to some of Australia’s most sought-after employers across government, corporate,…
Why Hire a Resume Writer?
Wednesday, November 26, 2025In today’s highly competitive employment market, a well-crafted résumé is no longer optional. It is a strategic marketing document that must highlight your value, articulate measurable achievements and…
New Year, New Career: How To Set Yourself Up For Success In 2026
Sunday, November 23, 2025The beginning of a new year is the ideal time to reset your professional goals and take decisive steps toward securing a new job or advancing your career. January consistently ranks as the busiest period…
Cover Letter for Resume: The Complete Guide for Australian Job Seekers
Wednesday, September 10, 2025When applying for jobs in Australia, you will almost always need both a cover letter and resume. Many applicants wonder about the difference between a CV and a resume, or whether a resume cover letter…
Careers for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Public Service
Thursday, October 5, 2023Are you an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university graduate seeking a meaningful, dynamic and future-focused career within a respected Australian Government organisation?
The Department of Home…
How to Use Social Media to boost your Job Search
Monday, April 10, 2017The internet has revolutionised the way employers find qualified candidates.
Originally you would find open positions in your local paper’s want ads. The internet increased the range of these ads but…
The 5 Qualities Employers are looking for
Tuesday, April 4, 2017You are asked in every interview what your best qualities? You then try to read the facial expressions of the person in front of you in order to determine exactly what traits they are looking for. There…
10 Signs it’s Time to Find a New Job
Thursday, March 30, 2017Work can be one of the best or worst things about your day. It can drain your mental and physical energy or it can rejuvenate you with the accomplishment of making a difference. The trick is finding out…
Top 7 Tips to talk about Weaknesses in a Job Interview
Sunday, March 19, 2017At 1300 RESUME we provide expertly worded documents such as resumes, cover letters, selection criteria and LinkedIn profiles for clients in all industries with 21 years’ experience. FREE Interview Coaching…
How to write Selection Criteria
Monday, March 13, 2017At 1300 RESUME we write professional selection criteria responses for many people who feel daunted at the thought of applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service. Selection criteria are statements…
How to create a High Impact Résumé
Monday, March 13, 2017At 1300 RESUME we proactively monitor feedback from clients and recruitment agencies, hence we understand that recruiters spend an average of six seconds looking at résumés that cross their desk and Australian…
6 Tips to Writing an Achievement-Based Résumé
Monday, March 13, 2017Many people construct their résumé based on everyday job duties, failing to stand out or create impact. As a result, recruiters or HR Managers get the impression they are dealing with someone who can only…