The purpose of a resume is to:

• promote you
• get you an interview
• summarise your work history, skills and experience
• show how you perform in different work situations
• show what you’ve accomplished in life and work.

Your resume should answer the employer’s major question, ‘How will I benefit from employing this person?’

Every job searcher needs a resume

If this is your first job search, you might think you don’t need to organise a resume. But most employers and employment agencies will ask you for one.

You don't need to have had paid employment to put together a resume. You can write about any skills, abilities and personal qualities you’ve developed from school activities, hobbies and community involvement.