Your First and Last Name

Your First and Last Name

Your Street Address

Your Suburb, State and Postcode

Your Phone Number (format: 04XX XXX XXX)

Your Email Address

Date (format: Friday, 31 August 2018)

Contacts Name

Contacts Position Title (if unknown use Recruitment Manager or HR Manager)

Organisation Name

Organisations Street Address

Organisations Suburb, City and Postcode

Dear Mr X, or Dear Ms X, or Dear Recruitment Manager, or Dear HR Manager

Reference line (format: RE: Graduate IT Analyst position)

Explain why you are writing. Specify the full, correct position title and the full, correct name of the organisation you are applying to. If the role is advertised, state where you found the job opening. If you were referred to a hiring manager by a current or former employee of the organisation, or a mutual industry contact, include the persons name in your cover letter (with their permission). If you met an employee of the organisation at a networking event or expo, you may like to reference to this. Consider including 1-2 lines outlining why you are interested in the opportunity.

Describe how you are a suitable candidate for the position. Highlight your current degree and other relevant qualifications. Consider highlighting your expected completion date, any significant awards, and academic average (e.g. distinction average).

Describe, in detail, 2-3 relevant skills, experiences, and qualities you would bring to the role and organisation. Consider examples from paid employment, internships, volunteer work, or extra-curricular activities. The skills, experiences, and qualities you include need to directly align to the requirements outlined in the position description/job advertisement and must be supported with specific, concrete examples and evidence.

Demonstrate you have researched the organisation and state what has attracted you to them (be specific, convey enthusiasm) Reiterate what you can bring to the organisation and your alignment to the position and organisation. Refer to any attached documents requested by the employer (resume/academic transcript). State your interest in attending an interview for the role. Thank the employer for their consideration.

Sign-off (Yours Sincerely or Kind Regards or Yours Faithfully),

[include a digital signature]

Your First Name and Last Name

[Given name Family name]

Phone: [XXXX XXX XXX] Email: [xxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx]

LinkedIn: [au.linkedin.com/in/xxxxxx]

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CAREER PROFILE

Your career profile should highlight your key skills, attributes and experience relevant to position you are applying for. A good formula to follow is who you are (e.g. Final year Commerce student); what you can offer/the value you provide (this could be skills, knowledge, experience); and what you are applying for/why you have sent them your resume. This should be done in a short 3-6 line paragraph (Delete this statement).

EDUCATION

Bachelor of [Course Name] [Month/Year] [Month/Year]

[Institution Name], [Location]

Major: [Major Name]

Achieved: [insert achievements, if applicable, eg. Golden Key Society (top 15% of academic achievers) or Study Tour to.]

EMPLOYMENT

In this section include employment experiences you have had. These could include volunteer roles, internships or jobs. Focus your responsibilities on the aspects of the job that show transferable skills or similar tasks. (Delete this statement)

[Job Title] [Month/Year] [Month/Year]

[Organisation Name], [Location]

[Insert accomplishment statement. Refer to page 4 of the Resume Guide for guidance on how to write accomplishment statements]

[Insert accomplishment statement]

[Job Title] [Month/Year] [Month/Year]

[Organisation Name], [Location]

[Insert accomplishment statement]

[Insert accomplishment statement]

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

In this section include the professional bodies you are a member of that are relevant to the job you are applying for. Include the date you joined and organisation name. (Delete this statement)

Member [Month/Year] [Month/Year]

[Organisation Name], [Location]

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

In this section include extra-training you have had relevant to the job you are applying for. These may be workshop, seminars, online courses/modules, conferences, study tours, etc. Make sure to include the course dates and training provider. (Delete this statement)

[Course Title] [Month/Year] [Month/Year]

[Training Provider Name], [Location]

VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE

In this section include your volunteer work that isnt directly relevant to the job (relevant volunteering should go in the relevant experience section). Try to highlight the skills you have developed that could be of relevance to the job you are applying for. (Delete this statement)

[Role Title] [Month/Year]

[Organisation Name], [Location]

[Insert accomplishment statement]

[Insert accomplishment statement]

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

In this section include any extra-curricular activities that show you are a well-rounded person and can demonstrate skills gained outside of work. Try to highlight the skills you have developed that could be of relevance to the job you are applying for. (Delete this statement)

[Role Title] [Month/Year] [Month/Year]

[Organisation Name], [Location]

[Insert accomplishment statement]

[Insert accomplishment statement]

[Role Title] [Month/Year] [Month/Year]

[Organisation Name], [Location]

[Insert accomplishment statement]

[Insert accomplishment statement]

REFEREES

Choose your referees carefully and always ask their permission. (Delete this statement)

Referees Full Name

Job Title

Employer

Phone Number

Email (optional)

Referees Full Name

Job Title

Employer

Phone Number

Email (optional)