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How to write a professional resume A well-written resume should summarise your qualifications, skills and qualities and help you get a job interview.

Tailor your resume to the job. Create different resumes for jobs that are academic, casual, graduate, postgraduate, voluntary, vacation, industry-based learning or in the creative industry.

What to include Personal details First and last names Current address (and postal address if different) Home and mobile phone numbers (recorded messages should be business-like) Email address (avoid using unprofessional email addresses) Citizenship or residency status (only if requested by the employer) Don't include personal information such as your date of birth.

Education Course dates (eg 2009 - current) Full course name Educational institute Subjects that are relevant to the job (use no more than 3) Achievements and awards