PROFESSIONAL RESUME AND SELECTION CRITERIA
With a professionally curated resume and selection criteria, you are head of the pack when seeking out a new job or promotion. We can work together to create foundational documents that you can use, edit, and modify to suit your job search requirements. This can include: resume, selection criteria, cover letter, and more!
When it comes to your resume, you need to make an impression – fast! Recruiters spend an average of six seconds looking at your resume, which means you have mere seconds to convince them. On top of that, it’s 2020 and technology is all over everything. Meaning technology is all over your resume, yep, you’re sending your resume in and an applicant tracking system (ATS) is deciding if you’ll get through or not. It is more important than ever to have a resume with the right format and the right information. It pays to have someone in the know on your side.
Responding to selection criteria can be daunting! I work with clients to find examples that prove to potential employers that they have found what they’re looking for. Your selection criteria is a showcase of your talents – an opportunity to demonstrate how you can contribute to a new team and get the job done right. Let’s work together to create selection criteria responses that get recruiters on the phone, calling you for an interview.
STEP 1
I’ve already found the job I want to apply for:
Great! Let’s get started! Send through a link to the job ad or documentation. Then we can talk time frames and cost.
I haven’t found anything yet but I want to be prepared when my dream job comes up:
You can never be too prepared, right?! Let’s start by going over what you’re looking for and what you will potentially need when an opportunity arises. Send through details of your ideal job or links to similar roles.
If you have a current (or not-so-current) resume, send that through too. The more information you provide, the quicker and easier the process.
STEP 2
Once I have the initial details from you we can talk time frames and numbers. I will get back to you with a quote and expected completion date. If you have sent through your current resume and/or draft selection criteria, I will provide details of areas for improvement. This is obligation free: you are welcome to send your documents through for free advice and then update them yourself.
STEP 3
Once you let me know you would like to go ahead with the service, I start writing. I generally work on a five day turn-around however, the more time, the better. Conversely, I can help you with tighter time frames eg. 24hr deadline! During this time I may contact you for further information to assist in the completion of your document before sending you a draft copy. At this time you can provide feedback and ask for any necessary changes. Depending on how many (if any) changes need to be made, you will have your final copy 1-2 days later.
When it comes to your selection criteria, Dr Seuss was right when he said, “the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads.” If your application is a chore to read, it’s not doing it’s job. Your selection criteria should showcase your skills and experience and leave the reader thinking – this is the person I need. Let’s cut away the deadwood so employers can see you.
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THE PROCESS
This process is a collaboration. You + Me. To create a compelling document we need to work together: you provide the details about your experience and I craft your story to align with your ideal position. From there, we work together until your document best reflects you and your goals.
CHANGES
Sometimes it can be hard to remember everything you want to include. Say you think of something two days after receiving the final document, or you notice something you want changed…just breathe! All documents come with a seven day minor change policy. That is, you can contact me within seven days and ask for additions, removals, or other minor changes at no extra charge. Phew!
PRICE GUIDE
As every piece is different and every person has a different story with different experience, it wouldn’t be fair if I had a set price for everyone, right? For this reason, I charge hourly at $130 with a minimum of one hour.
Payment plans now available
What do I get?
I charge for writing time only*. Phone and email consultation time is provided free of charge throughout the whole process. This is to ensure there is no rush when discussing ideas or exchanging information. To give you an idea of how many hours you may be looking at, here is a guide for documents written from scratch. Please note that this is a guide only, each application and piece of writing is different so prices can vary. Please contact me for a personalised quote.
Resume: 2hrs
Five question selection criteria: 3hrs
One page pitch: 2hrs
Extras
Speedy turn-around (less than 48hrs): $55
Weekend turn-around: $80
In-person consultation: $70
Think I can help with something else? Contact me and let me know what you’ve got in mind!
*excluding in-person consultations and express projects