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Welcome to the first edition of our Quarterly Newsletter!
In our ever changing job market, success relies on our ability to continually learn from and inform each other, so we are excited to be sharing our first e-newsletter with our valued clients and industry colleagues. Each quarter we will keep you up to date and entertained with our clients' success stories, interesting and informative articles, and valuable personal marketing resources.
Enjoy!
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| NAME OUR NEWSLETTER COMPETITION
To enter, e-mail your suggestions along with your name, regular e-mail address, place of work and postal address to the "Name our Newsletter Competition" at goldcoast@winningresumes.com.au. The winner will receive a $50.00 money order posted to their nominated address. The winner will be notified by e-mail and announced in the Summer Edition of our Newsletter.
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CATCH US ON CHANNEL 10!
Tune in to Channel TEN for a new and unique network television program called Kick Start Careers. This documentary style program aims to help fill the void in
careers information for job seekers of all ages.
This 15 week series is scheduled to commence 2.30pm Saturday 27th November and will be telecast nationally. Stay tuned for Winning Resumes starring role and Sally Campbell's debut television appearance! |
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Who is Winning Resumes?
We are a boutique résumé consultancy offering a fresh and exciting approach to résumé writing.
Winning Resumes unique writing and design services equip job seekers with the practical personal marketing tools they need to win in today’s increasingly competitive job market.
Sally Campbell
Winning Resumes
Sydney Office
T: 02 9553 9704
E: sydney
@winningresumes.com.au
Lisa Schindler
Winning Resumes
Gold Coast Office
T: 07 5502 7941
E: goldcoast
@winningresumes.com.au
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Having identified a real need in the employment market, we founded Winning Resumes in 2002. From humble beginnings in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast, our personal marketing approach to résumé writing quickly demanded attention in the marketplace, generating invitations to address the Australian Institute of Management and Australia’s leading Careers & Employment Expos. |
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In 2003 we provided résumé and job seeker tips for readers of the Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser and the Gold Coast Bulletin, while the Melbourne Age also covered the development of our young company.
Launching Winning Ways Training in 2003, Winning Resumes is currently featured live on mycareer.com.au and is represented on careerone.com.au.
Opening our first Sydney Office in late 2003, we extended our successful vocational development training and résumé services to selected Job Network members in both Sydney and on the Gold Coast. To meet demand, we also welcomed professional writer, Lauren Daniels to our small and dedicated team. |
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Committed to job seeker support in an ever-changing careers environment, in 2004 we are excited to be a part of a new a unique 15 week television program called Kick Start Careers, to be telecast nationally on Channel 10 from Saturday 27th November at 2.30 pm.
In 2005 we look forward to continuing to grow and extending our support to members of the job network. |
"Since utilising the services of Winning Resumes we have been able to increase the number of interviews that our job seekers secure. The number of interviews has increased by approximately 30%. Our job seekers appreciate the professional assistance and service that the Winning Resume team provides.
They have commented on the impressiveness of their résumés after the Winning Resumes teamwork on them. They say that they feel it is too good to send away! They also thoroughly enjoy the workshops that the Winning Resume team delivers. They not only find it enjoyable, but also a great benefit."
Vicki Hoxa – Manager Mission Australia Marrickville
"Thank you for the wonderful help and support that you both gave me whilst I was doing your job search training program. Since completing your workshop I have referred to the "bible" many times and have found it to be very helpful when attacking the job market.
I am happy to say that it is because of all your efforts and support that I have now got a job, working for Elizabeth Arden as a make-up artist. I have had many employers comment on how professional my résumé looked and I have both of you to thank for that."
Surdas Cairns – Job Network Client |
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JOB NETWORK MEMBER SERVICES
Individual / Group Résumé Preparation Services
Vocational Development Training Services:
- Secrets of a Winning Resume
- Secrets of a Winning Interview
- Winning in the Public Sector
- Self-Branding and Personal Marketing
- The Secrets to Success in Australia's Competitive Job Market
- Job Network Vocational
Development Workshops
If you would like to you use any of your JobSeeker funds to assist with client résumé preparation or vocational development/training, please contact your Queensland or Sydney Winning Resumes Office.
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INTRODUCING LAUREN DANIELS TO THE TEAM
Contributing over 13 years corporate communications experience with international companies, Lauren Daniels is a professional writer and editor qualified with a BA and an MFA degree in Writing.
After working for several years as the Executive Assistant to the President of a Fortune 500 publishing company in the hi-tech industry, she changed careers and took on a position assisting unemployed and homeless people in Boston with their communication skills to help them secure their benefits, pursue training and land jobs.
Lauren migrated from the USA in 2000, worked as a copyeditor for an advertising agency and began teaching effective writing and editing workshops for various organisations. She joined the Winning Resumes team in June 2004. |
THE IMPORTANCE OF A WINNING RESUME
 There is no one easy formula or generic template that makes a Winning Resume. The success of a résumé lies in its uniqueness – what it says about you as an employee that makes you stand out from the crowd. With this in mind, the best way to approach your résumé is to think of it as your own personal marketing kit. Just like any other product on the shelf, competing for selection, you need to:
- Visually catch the eye of the employer through professional layouts & design
- Target the right market by appealing to employers values and the job criteria
While there is no magic formula or generic template, just like any advertising campaign, there are some basic key components every résumé must have.
- Contact Details
Your Name, Address, Phone Numbers and Email Address
- Career Objective/Career Statement
- Key Skill Summary [Preferred but optional]
- Employment History or Relevant Experience
- Professional Development
All education, training and qualifications – when and where.
- Key Competencies [Optional]
- Additional Skills
Such as Computer Skill, Languages etc.
- Referees
The names of 2-3 professional persons that can verify your work experience
| TODAY’S RESUME SHOCKER Bad Humour
Unless applying for a position as a clown, any humour on your résumé is inappropriate and will work against you. This was the case for the unemployed Mr Funny Bags who sent in an old shoe with his résumé, along with a note that read: 'Now that I have my foot in the door'?!!! |
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CHRISTMAS BREAK
A well-deserved Christmas break is almost here (We are beginning the count down early). After working all year with no breaks the Winning Resumes team will finally be taking some time off to regroup and recharge in preparation for what is looking like an exciting year in 2005.
Winning Resumes Office will be closed from Friday December 17th and will reopen Monday January 10th. |
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© 2004 Winning Resumes
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