Resume Burger Infographic

WHY YOUR ReSunme Burger IS LIKE A Nothing is as satisfying as a really good burger. And, to a recruiter, nothing is worth celebrating more than a really good resume. We join the dots between the two and reveal that when it comes to burgers and resumes, it's all about the filling! 1. Sesame seed bun: A strong 2. Sauce: Gives it that special something foundation 3. Slice of 4. Meat patty: cheese: Oozin' Makes it sub- goodness stantial 6. Crispy lettuce: 5. Tomato slices: A burst of Balances out the freshness flavours 1. 2. 3. It doesn't matter if you prefer A burger without cheese lacks Just like a good burger bun, layout and formatting is the glue to holding your resume together. It might be tasty as all hell but with- out a solid bun to grip onto, it's a that'ooze' factor. A resume tomato, mayo or a special chipotle-ranch combo; the sauce is what takes the burger to a whole new with spelling and grammar mistakes also oozes, but for all the wrong rea- sons. Laziness, sloppiness and poor attention to detail are not level. Similarly, your achievements give your resume a little 'sum- insumin' to show just how messy sight indeed. what you want your resume awesome you are. to portray. A juicy meat patty gives the burger its substance. Relevant information and key sections will add substance to your resume and give 5. Only the freshest of stuff should make its way into a 6 Crispy lettuce is the perfect accompaniment to the burger's other rich and juicy ingredi- ents. A resume is also a balancing act burger. The same can be said for your resume. Don't bog things down with old, outdated information. Keep it refreshingly simple. And don't forget to list your experiences between underselling and oversell- the reader something to sink their teeth into. Warning: do not overcook or over-season. ing yourself, and matching your experiences as well as the job ad. in reverse chronological order. 100% Beef: No need to include any nasty addi- tives or strange animal parts. Just keep it 100% the truth, the whole true and nothin' but the UPGRADE For some jobs, you'll need more Would you like fries with that? truth. than a resume to make the cut. A portfolio or demo reel might be required. No added sugar: The recruiter won't warm to any artificial sweetener. Keep your tone formal and punchy and let your achievements do the sweet-talking. Check out the job description to see if you need to upsize Biodegradable packaging: Make your resume environmentally friendly by keeping it as short as possible. your order. FAQS CAREER Brought to you by www.careerfaqs.com.au Courses & Career Resources