Samples

Sample Resume

Name: Mary Citizen
Address: 22 Apprenticeship St,
Trainingville Qld 4444
Telephone: 2222 4444 (include mobile)
Fax: 4444 2222
Email: marycitizen@apprenticeship.com
Date of Birth: 22/02/1982 (optional)

Education Details

Include:

Final year results
School attended
Special achievements
Extra curricular activities, eg. editor of school magazine, participant in sporting events etc.

Licences

Current drivers licence (include information such as access to a reliable vehicle or to public transport).

Hobbies/Interests

Hobbies and interests can indicate to a potential employer your ability or preference to work as a team member, your self-motivation and other personal attributes.

Employment History

List part-time jobs and work experiences, include:

Company name
Job title/role
Duration
Responsibilities

Relevant Training

Other than formal education

Referees

List at least two referees. Referees can include previous employers, school teachers, sport coach etc., include: Name, Position, Organisation and Phone Number. Make sure that you seek their permission, before using them as a referee.

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Sample Cover Letter

22 New Apprenticeship Drive
TRAININGVILLE Q 4444
Tel: 07 2222 4444

Date

Roger Employer
ABC Electronics
PO Box 1215
EMPLOYER TOWN Q 4443

Dear Employer

I wish to apply for the position of _______________ as advertised in the _______________ on ________________.

(In a canvassing letter, state that you are inquiring about job opportunities.)

Include something about yourself and why you are applying for the job. Tell the employer why you believe you would be good in the job you’re applying for. Also point out how your qualifications, abilities and experience will enable you to do the job well.

Make a reference to your resume and any other copies of required documentation that you have enclosed. (Send copies only)

A concluding sentence referring to your availability for an interview and give a telephone where you can be contacted.

Yours Sincerely (If your letter is addressed to a person by name)
Yours Faithfully (If your letter is addressed to “Sir/Madam”)

Signature

Mary Citizen

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