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4. Apply

Resume

About 2 pages

Your resume should be about two pages, shorter or longer depending on your experience. Put your most recent job first.

  • Sections: personal details, skills, work history, education and licences, referees.
  • Unpaid and volunteer work counts. With little experience, put your education first.
  • List relevant licences with expiry dates, such as a driver licence, first aid or Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate.
  • Ask referees first. Choose people who supervised you. A teacher, coach or community leader can give a character reference.

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