Resumes & Cover Letters Tips

More and more, job applications are being sent to prospective employers by email. Here are some things you can do to stand out from the job-hunting hordes.

When you are putting a job application together, make sure you choose your referees carefully because they could make or break your chances of success.

For jobs in digital media and the visual realm, like film, television, animation and games development, you will probably be asked to submit a showreel as part of your application. Here's some advice on putting it together.

Here are some tips on creating a killer showreel.

Not all jobs are created equal. Executive positions are competitive and your resume needs to be of the highest calibre – because you can guarantee that that of your competitors will be.

It can be safely said that the key to your dream government job is your selection criteria statement. Selection criteria are central when applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service and state, territory and local governments.

It seems simple enough: you've got your eye on a juicy job that suits you perfectly and you know that you're qualified; all you need to do is convince the people that count. But how?

This free resume template gives you guidelines on what to include in your CV and how to lay it out.

This free cover letter template gives you guidelines on what to include in your cover letter and how to lay it out.