For most international students, coming to Australia may be an opportunity for you to study and work-study at the same time. For those students who can manage their time well, you can start to work a part-time job in addition to full-time courses~ However, everyone is still a little afraid of finding a job because you may encounter language, Cultural barriers, and perhaps not knowing what rights employees have at work.
A question that many international students often ask me is, how to find a part-time job while studying? One thing I tell them is, start writing a resume, it’s that simple! In fact, it only takes 2 to 3 hours to write a resume, so I am here to share with you the 10 steps to write a good resume, maybe you can use it.
Li Sichen Study Abroad 360 Introduction, if you have never worked, then this article can help you find a waiter or salesperson type job during the summer vacation (not an office worker job~ But the editor believes that the following The content will still be helpful for writing professional resumes in the future~).
1. Make sure your resume is original
Many people will modify their friends’ resumes and use them as their own. This may be able to produce a resume quickly, but this kind of blind copying cannot let you know what is written well and what is not written well in other people's resumes. If your future resumes are based on this one, I suggest you write it yourself, and it would be better to reflect your personal characteristics in the article.
2. Personal Details
Clearly write your full name, home address, phone number, and email address at the beginning of your resume. This personal information can all be placed on one line. Your email address needs to look more serious, for example [email protected] is not serious and professional enough. As for the name, according to foreigners' custom, it is better to write the first name first and then the last name. This personal information is used to allow others to contact you, so please make sure it is concise and accurate. Next, let’s write career goals.
3. Career Objectives
The next title of your resume is "Career Objectives." Start your resume with a sentence or two about your career goals. Career goals should be a brief description of what position you want and why you want the job. For example, for a customer service or sales job, you should write that you want a marketing position in the fast food industry that focuses on customer service and teamwork. If you want to be a wedding planner, you might write that you want a project management job that focuses on organization and efficient resource allocation.
4. Educational background
Just write down your academic qualifications. Remember to write down the school name and graduation date. You can also mention relevant courses you took in college or high school. If it is an ongoing course, just write down the start time (month and year). For example:
Monash College Diploma in Engineering (October 2015 – Present)
5. Work experience
If you have not worked before, please leave this part blank, and do not even write the title "Work Experience". Never fabricate any work experience or you will have a lot of trouble during the interview and have to tell more lies to cover it up. So, if an employer asks about your work experience, honestly admit that you have none, and the employer will appreciate your honesty. However, you can tell them that you have a passion for learning.
6. Volunteer experience
Volunteer experience can be an activity or something that is ongoing. Even if your volunteer experience has nothing to do with the job you are applying for, it can still be included on your resume, especially when applying for a job. Just like writing your educational background, you only need to write down the start and end times of your volunteer work. Alternatively, you can use bullet points to list two or three tasks completed during your time as a volunteer.For example:
Volunteer Experience
Carramar Short Course Center (November 2014-June 2015)
Administrative Assistant
·Response to telephone or email inquiries about courses
·Confirm payment matters by phone
·Cleaning and cleaning of documents Organizing
Color Run (November 2015)
Booth volunteers
· Filling water stations
· Packing and distributing 2000 small gifts for run participants
Volunteer experience can also include serving as an organizer or leader in any club or community organization Human experience (not member experience).
7. Working hours
In this section you should write down whether you are able to work right away. If not, please indicate the date (month/day) when you can start working. If you are a full-time student, you may only be able to work some hours each week. Just write down the specific days of the week and whether you can work on holidays and weekends. This will give your employer a clearer idea of when to start training or scheduling you to work. Once you start working, your employer can also schedule shifts based on your availability. Many people don’t write their working hours on their resumes, so when you submit your resume, the employer will first ask you about your working hours! Save your future bosses a lot of trouble by writing it down beforehand and they'll remember it.
8. Skill summary, awards, photos, cover letter and interests
Generally speaking, these things will be included in the resume. I suggest you only write the "Interests" section, you don't need the other sections to help you find a teller job. In this section, list 3 of your interests and describe each in one sentence. Interests can be as simple as cooking and photography, or they can be longer so employers know your abilities. You might be hired for your ability to develop their menu or take great photos of their food to post on social media.
Interests
Photography: I like to take pictures of landscapes, ancient buildings, or take professional portraits of my friends.
Food: I like to taste delicious food from all over the world, cook delicious meals for my friends and try different recipes online.
9. Pay attention to details
After writing a version of your resume, have someone else proofread it to see if there are any spelling errors. At the same time, the font of the resume should look professional. It is recommended to use Times New Roman or Arial font, choose the appropriate font size, etc., and use bold, italics, and underline appropriately according to the situation. The font color should be black. If you want to show your design creativity, you can also use other colors, but you must not overwhelm them.
10. Submit your resume smartly
Your resume can be up to 2 pages! If there are 3 pages, you need to adjust the font and space or remove some irrelevant or too old content. Print your resume on both sides and place it in a clear plastic folder so the employer can easily view it and it won't get creased.
When you submit your resume, pay attention to whether there are job postings in the store. If they have not been hiring recently, you can ask if you can leave your resume and express your interest in the job if there is an opportunity in the future. Also, try to talk to the manager directly and give him your resume in person instead of giving it to the clerk. Remember to smile and be enthusiastic when entering every store.
These are 10 simple steps to write a resume, what are you waiting for? Get started now!
Strategies for submitting resumes
Submitting many resumes: When I was looking for a job, I submitted a total of 40 resumes before someone called me. Don't be discouraged if you get rejected, just think of it as a practice before you find a full-time job later. You might be able to find a job related to customer service, where they like someone who smiles a lot and likes to welcome customers.
Pay attention to the job posting: If the job posting says apply online, you can also go into the store and submit your resume if they are willing to accept it. While getting to know some people, you can also allow them to match your face with your resume.
Smile and dress appropriately: If you are applying for a professional job, dress appropriately.For girls who want to work in the retail industry, appropriate clothing and some light makeup can make you look more fashionable, which will give you an advantage when applying for jobs~
