Resume/Cover Letter/LinkedIn Tips and Tricks

Modified on Fri, 16 May at 9:02 PM

For your Resume

You will have to convert your CV to a Resume format. This is a one page document which is short and to the point with only relevant information for the role you are applying for.

Get creative and add colour to your resume and work with the layout. You can find many samples online.
Add a photo to your resume or link your LinkedIn account so potential employers can put a face to your name.
For your professional summary - write this as a paragraph. This is your chance to summarise your skills to the employer. Keep it brief!
With your work history – give a brief description of your role and responsibilities under the heading rather than many bullet points. Use only relevant experience and put the dates beside the name of the Company to save space.
Education – put only your 3^rd level degree and any further degrees as well as any relevant courses you may have done through work.
Break up the Skills and personal achievements in to two sperate headings and list your most important skills under this - be selective.
Add in any volunteer work you have done.
Send it on to us to review!

For your cover letter/ email

Tailor this to each company.
Tell the company why you want to work with them.
Tell them when you will be able to start.
Tell them you already have sponsorship.

Linked In Tips

Linked In is one of the best ways to connect with other professionals in your field. You can connect with companies you are interested in working with as well as the people already in positions similar to the one you wish to secure. To get the most out of LinkedIn:

Be active on your account – post comments and status updates relevant to your field.
Broaden your connections.
Join the USIT 1 Year Graduate Visa closed group here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8150263/
Change your location to say you are in the USA – use an American postcode.
Change your setting to say you are open to being contacted by potential employers.
Update your bio.