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Resumes and cover letters
A finished, credible resume and cover letter, without starting from a blank page.
Do you still need a cover letter in 2026?
Most advice online says skip the cover letter unless the ad asks for one. Australian government careers guidance says include one by default. This explains where the two positions differ and how to keep yours readable by an automated screen.
How long should a cover letter be
A cover letter should usually fit on one page. That's the standard in Australian government careers guidance.
How to start a cover letter
Starting a cover letter comes down to two decisions: who you address it to, and what your first paragraph says.
How to write a resume with no work experience
How to write a resume with no paid work experience, with what to list instead, the order to use and example entries for school leavers and graduates.
Should you put references on your resume?
Whether to write references available on request on an Australian resume, what the official guidance says, and how to have a referee list ready before you need it.
Skills to put on your resume (with skills finder)
A resume skills section built for the job you're applying for. Search your occupation to see the specialist skills, tools and general skills it calls for, with worked examples and what to write if you have no work history yet.
What goes in the cover letter and what goes in the resume
Your resume is the full record of what you've done: your jobs, dates, qualifications and skills, set out so an employer can scan it quickly.
Writing an expression of interest
An expression of interest is a short letter or email telling an employer you'd like to be considered for work with them.