Melinda J. Irvine

Do you need a professional resume to showcase your skills and talents — but struggling to find the words? I’m an experienced resume writer who has helped hundreds of people elevate their career profile and land their dream job.

Writing your own resume and career profile can be hard. After all, if your career spans a number of decades how do you condense all of that down into one or two pages?

Alternately, if you’re a student, new worker, or seeking a career change it can be a struggle to fill even a page when you don’t have a lot of professional experience in your chosen profession.

Rather than stress about it why not let me write you a beautiful resume that is compatible with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and optimised for your desired job role and employment sector?

As a professional writer and former HR Manager I’m committed to showcasing your skills and achievements in an authentic voice that resonates with recruitment professionals.

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Please note: Australian customers who pay by bank deposit receive a 3% discount on all resume writing services. Details at checkout.

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What makes a great resume?

For the best chance of snagging that interview, resumes and CVs should be:-

• Written in clear business English
• Presented in a simple font like Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman.
• Free of errors and typos
• Scannable and optimised for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Saved in PDF or Word format
• No more than a 2-3 megabytes (less is better)

Don’t make the mistake of presenting a resume or CV that contains lots of graphics, icons and script fonts. They’re hard to read and incompatible with ATS.

Busy recruiters have more chance of noticing you if the text is easy to scan, and isn’t lost inside a jumble of multi-coloured graphics and icons.

Many large firms and recruitment agencies use software that recognises keywords and phrases. If your resume cannot be scanned by the agency software, even if you are the most qualified applicant, you may never make it to the interview list.

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What’s the difference between a Resume and a CV?

Job advertisements will usually state whether the recruiter wants to see a  resume or CV.

• A resume is a short document (1-2 pages only) which presents your career highlights.  It is usually tailored to the suit the requirements of the job you are applying for, and is regularly changed. Resumes are usually changed for each job application so your skills match the selection criteria.
• A CV or curriculum vitae is a complete record of your career history and achievements. It lists everything chronologically and is much longer than a resume, sometimes 8-10 pages. The base of your CV doesn’t change, you just add new awards, publications, and achievements as they occur.

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Have a question about my resume writing services?

Reach out using the contact form below. I’m usually in touch within a few hours.