Resume Examples
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Resume Example 1:
Sales & Marketing Director
- Strategy: Hyper-personalised
- Enterprise Software
- Australian & APAC Regions
Navigating the competitive landscape of enterprise software requires a resume that commands attention.
This example showcases a seasoned Sales & Marketing Director with a proven track record in driving growth across the APAC region. We focused on highlighting leadership in turnaround situations, strategic market penetration, and significant P&L management. Quantifiable achievements, like returning a business to profitability and securing substantial market share growth, are key to demonstrating impact.
More importantly, we have position this candidate as a SME (Expert) in Enterprise Software.
This approach is ideal for executives aiming for senior roles in technology and international markets.
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Resume Example 2:
HR Manager
- Strategy: Corporate & NFP
- HR Transformation Leadership
- Mid-Large Workforce 1,200+ staff
The role of the HR Manager has come a long way since the days of being part of a reactive workforce to a role that now forms an integral part of business change, people engagement, strategy planning, and, of course, HR partnering.
In this particular resume, we have focused on global transformation projects for a workforce of 1,200 staff, helping the business grow its workforce by 24% while introducing changes to drive agility and efficiency across eight countries.
Take note of the “Selected Highlights” section, which we commonly use at this level to showcase a person’s achievements and ensure that the reader’s attention is drawn to their individual successes.
You may also notice a LinkedIn recommendation box, which is a fantastic way to reinforce the candidate’s individuality.
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Resume Example 3:
IT Scrum Master | Project Manager
- Format: Hybrid Version
- Prince 2, PMP & Agile-Coach
- Industry Achievement Focused
With some jobs having over 300 applications in this particular field, this CV needs to be individualised and stand out from the others.
This CV highlights expertise in Scrum, Agile methodologies, and mid-scale project delivery (budgets up to $3M in software development). Key to standing out in the sector is the ability to demonstrate product expertise, specialist markets, and, of course, cost savings. This CV has a particular tech-driven style.
The focus for this CV was on quantifiable results—improving project completion rates, boosting sprint efficiency, and leading multi-million-dollar initiatives. But we need to 100% focus on individualised and tailored content delivery.
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Resume Example 4:
Administration Support
- Format: Hyrbid Style
- STAR Content
- Personal Tag Lines
In this example, you will see the classic clean layout and a mix of a skills-based resume incorporated in chronological order. The profile section has been designed to quickly draw the reader’s attention to specific keyword strategies defined by the candidate’s target market.
In the work experience section, you will notice how we have grouped specific skill sets, reinforcing the intended content delivery to ensure recruiters understand exactly how this candidate can add value and the various skills they offer. All the content is focused on achievements using a STAR-based delivery method.
Resume Example 5:
Legal Graduate
- Format: Skills based
- Academic Focus
- Newly Qualified - No experience
This resume highlights a Juris Doctor with an 85 WAM, legal research contributions for policy reform, and a finalist position in a prestigious legal debate.
To stand out in the competitive legal field, we framed the candidate’s experience with client advocacy, case file management, and humanitarian law, positioning them as an emerging legal talent. Including university research projects, public speaking engagements, and legal writing credits further strengthens their professional brand.
Whilst this resume is for a legal graduate, the use of a skills-based format can be applied to candidates who need to showcase their expertise based on academic experience, which can be especially useful for recent university or school leavers.
LinkedIn Example:
- Format: Cross branded
- Target Key Worded
- Networking & Job Search
LinkedIn offers a huge number of opportunities and is rapidly growing in status in Australia as a go-to platform for headhunters, as well as offering a significant portfolio of jobs. In this example, we have shown how important it is to position yourself correctly as a market expert in your field. This has been done by using quantifiable results, statistics, and financials, which will immediately demonstrate to the reader how this particular profile has positioned itself in the market and achieved significant results. Profiles are also tailored with specific keywords for industries and incorporate the latest LinkedIn algorithms.
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