Get Your Resume Reviewed by an Expert, First 50 OzBargain Users Only

Laudeamus on 12/12/2017 - 11:47
Last edited 26/12/2017 - 08:46 by 1 other user

Update: Merry Christmas everyone! I will be pumping through as many of these as I can this week until the first 2 weeks of the new year.

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Hey Everyone,

After having reviewed resumes for 100s of friends, colleagues, and students I have a knack for reviewing them As such I want to offer to review your resume as a freebie.

After working in both a university careers service as well as having hired multiple interns, volunteers, and staff members across various organisations I know that resumes are a challenge for many.

I am doing this because I have been inspired by my friend @epicsaletime who is helping out 30 OzBargan users in reviewing their LinkedIn profiles. We are having a friendly challenge between us because we want to see how we can potentially make this service commercially viable and we want to to help as many people as possible in the process

I can send you an example of my resume on request and my LinkedIn is also viewable at the link below

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronngan

Important Guidelines: Replace any personal details that you would like as follows: [mobile] etc or use a pseudonym (fictional details)

The following things should also never be on your resume, please take them out before you send your resume:

  • Date of Birth
  • Home Address
  • Gender
  • Religion
  • Ethnicity

These things cannot be part of any hiring decision but avoiding any subconscious bias is in your best interest. It can be tough to mask things like gender and ethnicity if it shows through your name but these do not have to be listed as information dot points at all.

To redeem: please comment below, I cannot yet PM you as I am a new member but I will do so as soon as I can in the order of comments below.

Cheers,

Education & Work

Comments

  • Satoria on 14/12/2017 - 13:12

    Yes please :)

  • Phalaxis on 14/12/2017 - 13:12

    Also interested. Thanks.

  • Dixy Normous on 14/12/2017 - 13:25

    Yes pls. Very interested. Thanks

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 13:56

      Heya, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

  • ipiok on 14/12/2017 - 13:34

    Using a picture on your resume is risky, BUT, it can give you a slight advantage depending on the individual.. Has worked in my favour before.

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 13:56

      Unless it's a hard requirement (e.g. modeling agency or similar) I always recommend against.

  • StrayfireX on 14/12/2017 - 13:55

    Well sir, you've inspired me to write a resume.

    Do employers hire if you are 23 and have no prior employment history? I do a lot of volunteer work though and I have a been doing a degree.

    I'll send over my resume when I finish writing it haha.

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 13:58

      Employers will hire you if you can demonstrate that you will fit their culture and meet their requirements, (sometimes only the latter).

      Volunteer work, (which i also do a lot of) is often undersold and can be used to demonstrate may different skillsets and experiences.

      Looking forward to seeing it when you send it over, PM me when you're ready.

  • rushil01 on 14/12/2017 - 14:02

    If you're taking anymore reviews please let me know!

  • AutumnSnow on 14/12/2017 - 14:07

    Yes, Please also let me know if you can review mine :) I just finished my intern year!.

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 13:58

      Heya, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

  • astronaut on 14/12/2017 - 14:32

    Hopefully I haven't missed the boat, interested thanks!

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 13:58

      Heya, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

  • AceIsMe on 14/12/2017 - 14:38

    I am also very, very interested to get some help on this.
    Thank you sooooooo much!!!

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 13:58

      Heya, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

      • AceIsMe on 16/12/2017 - 23:33

        Done. Thank you and waiting for instructions. :)

  • johnnywu34 on 14/12/2017 - 14:49

    hi interested too!

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 13:58

      Heya, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

  • asb174 on 14/12/2017 - 15:15

    I am interested!

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 13:58

      Heya, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

  • dannyhc on 14/12/2017 - 15:16

    Count me in please?

  • Wyn-Ryder on 14/12/2017 - 15:21

    Interested, if you still have space left

  • compugrid on 14/12/2017 - 15:21

    Count me in too

  • AMelbournian on 14/12/2017 - 15:22

    I'm inetetested, thanks for doing this.

  • jh084 on 14/12/2017 - 15:23

    interested

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 13:58

      Heya, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

  • bobsuruncle2 on 14/12/2017 - 15:34

    very interested if you still have room for 1 more

  • Brainwhacker on 14/12/2017 - 15:46

    Interested as well

  • j4s0nly on 14/12/2017 - 16:02

    Hey interested in this, hopefully not too late.

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 13:59

      Heya, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

  • Mozz13 on 14/12/2017 - 16:54

    Interested if you still have a free spot. Thanks!

  • Henryzzxd on 14/12/2017 - 18:23

    Interested in having my resume reviewed by a pro.

    Please PM me if you have yet to reach your capacity.

    Thanks

  • living4music on 14/12/2017 - 18:57

    I am very interested. Please count me in. I am 40, been self-employed for many years and never applied before. So really need a helping hand as I want to be an employee now. Thanks heaps.

  • lumiere on 14/12/2017 - 19:46

    Hi, Aaron. I would be interested as well, if numbers permit. With thanks.

  • Franconian on 14/12/2017 - 19:56

    Hi Aaron, I'm interested too. Please PM if still possible. Cheers

  • gimli on 14/12/2017 - 20:08

    Don;t want to be a party pooper but I would be careful sending personal details to someone you don't know.
    Having said that thank you OP for being generous with your time.

  • DBBROS on 14/12/2017 - 20:19

    Would you be able to give me some advice on how to perform in an interview? My resume and selection criteria are OK with lots of offers from employers. I do feel that I don't perform well for phone/direct interviews

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 14:02

      Are you based in Sydney? I might be able to meet up early in the new year while work is still quiet to help out.

      There are lots of interview tips available online, a fairly standard response tool is to use the STAR method.

      when someone asks a behavioural interview question (which sounds like "tell me about a time when…") respond with:

      Situation - what happened, what was the context,
      Task - what were you tasked to do,
      Action - What DID you do? what actions did you take?
      Result - how did it go? did you achieve the result

      All the best!

      • DBBROS on 31/12/2017 - 23:34

        Sorry about the late reply. I am based in rural NSW and I am a registered nurse by profession. Although I do get a lot of interviews, I have a feeling that the interview panel is not satisfied with my answers and they expect something more. I attend most of the interviews via phone had two of them attended in person. There are few more interviews to go and hopefully something will come up.
        Hope you have wonderful new year BTW

  • goldenstatehawks on 14/12/2017 - 20:22

    Hi Aaron, I'm interested too. Please PM if still possible. Thanks!

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 14:02

      Heya, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

  • ExpressCoffee on 14/12/2017 - 20:38

    I'm interested please!

  • FromparistoBerlin on 14/12/2017 - 21:25

    +1!

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 14:03

      Heya, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

  • donkey12 on 14/12/2017 - 21:37

    Interested too if still space.

  • tik tok on 14/12/2017 - 21:39

    For a lot of government positions, all the details that you asked to mask are mandatory. They are even in the sample resumes floated by various states and territories.
    Nevertheless, I am interested in having my resume reviewed please. Thank you.

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 14:04

      Right you are, especially for large large corporations (including government) there is not much to worry about there as they are keenly aware of the discrimination legislation. Often those fields are used for internal team reporting but are never used in hiring decisions.

      Also, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

  • HeyHeyHeyIsItADeal on 14/12/2017 - 22:42

    If there's a spot left. I'm very interested. Cheers!

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 14:04

      Heya, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

  • madstefan on 14/12/2017 - 22:50

    I'm interested if you still have spots! Thanks

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 14:04

      Heya, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

  • Jaff on 14/12/2017 - 22:53

    i am interested too

  • Asian Boyfriend on 14/12/2017 - 23:12

    Let me know If you can still review my resume

  • Sneakyway on 14/12/2017 - 23:25

    I'm interested. Count me in!!

  • downbythecreek on 14/12/2017 - 23:33
    -1

    A very generous offer, but if the absolute crap you have clogged your Linkedin up with is anything to go by, I won't be asking you for any resume tips myself…

    • B2 on 15/12/2017 - 10:11
      +2

      you are a pig.

      • downbythecreek on 15/12/2017 - 18:03

        We are all entitled to our opinions, and that is yours.

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 13:49

      For LinkedIn reviews go see my mate @epicsaletime

      Mine is due for a thorough review soon I admit, resumes are what i'm offering and are the thing that I constantly keep updated.

      • downbythecreek on 15/12/2017 - 18:08

        Ok, so my comment came off really obnoxious but I stand by it. Your linkedin may not adequately represent your ability, even though it is an online resume. Thanks for taking the time to support the Ozbargain community either way, Im sure you will help out a lot of people!

        • audeamus on 26/12/2017 - 09:01

          It did come off as obnoxious but I appreciate your candor and thanks.

  • Kunalk222 on 15/12/2017 - 00:18

    Last time I gave my resume to someone from Linkedin for reformatting (similar to above) they never did it.

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 13:50

      as far as I can tell, this isn't a request for a review

      but should you want one, PM me and i'll send you the instructions.

      Once i've done a few i'll make sure people can post their reviews and feedback (including if it wasn't done)

  • guystingy on 15/12/2017 - 00:47

    Hands up. Interested.

  • Heavenheii on 15/12/2017 - 00:50

    Hey Aaron, I'm interested if you still have spots available.

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 14:04

      Heya, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

  • pilotyuan on 15/12/2017 - 01:07

    I am here! Count me in!

  • thib on 15/12/2017 - 01:25

    count me in :) i am interested, Cheers

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 14:04

      Heya, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

  • 18 on 15/12/2017 - 02:18

    Would love to be part of this as well! :)

  • stickyfingers on 15/12/2017 - 02:34

    I’d be super interested if you have a spare spot OP :)

  • dealbeat on 15/12/2017 - 06:57

    I am interested too. Thanks for your service.

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 14:04

      Heya, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

  • DeadlySaber on 15/12/2017 - 07:47

    Hi Aaron, this is exactly what I need at the moment, hope it's not too late. Cheers.

  • stealthmatt on 15/12/2017 - 09:50

    I am intersted too, please have a spare spot for me thank you.

  • Gon-Ad on 15/12/2017 - 10:03

    Same please help!

  • PVA on 15/12/2017 - 10:20

    My son is struggling to find a decent job, can you check his resume please ?

  • CharlieAu on 15/12/2017 - 10:31

    Would love you to review mine as well if you still have spots available. I have been moving around senior management/junior exec roles for a couple of years and looking to move things up a notch towards the end of next year - have trouble keeping things concise in particular.

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 14:04

      Heya, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

  • chakkz on 15/12/2017 - 10:57

    I am interested..please review my resume

  • pkl111 on 15/12/2017 - 11:53

    I am interested..please review my resume

  • Ouya2 on 15/12/2017 - 12:05

    i am interested, please review mine

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 14:04

      Heya, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

  • glee on 15/12/2017 - 12:15

    I'm also very interested, thanks!

  • HmrW on 15/12/2017 - 12:18

    interested count me in please

  • ericc on 15/12/2017 - 13:02

    Me pls :) Thank you

  • Benjamin258 on 15/12/2017 - 13:33

    Interested if you still have time for more, if not can you just send me your deidientified resume, cheers

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 14:05

      Heya, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

  • namah on 15/12/2017 - 13:38

    Is the offer still up for grabs? I'm keen on it.

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 14:04

      Heya, I can’t PM you as your settings don’t allow it, can you PM me and I’ll send instructions

  • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 13:56

    Hi Team,

    I've now sent out messages to everyone above i can PM. If you've missed out just PM me and i'll send the instructions.

    please check your ability to receive new PMs when you post so I can get in touch!

  • Curiouscat on 15/12/2017 - 13:57

    I am interested, please.

    • audeamus on 15/12/2017 - 14:07

      Heya, your account doesn't accept PMs, PM me and i'll send information.

  • zachcharge on 15/12/2017 - 14:29

    Hi, I know you are swamped with "I am interested" messages but… I am interested, please. =)

  • wau2 on 15/12/2017 - 14:33

    If stil available I’ll like to get mine reviewed thanks

  • shez1212 on 15/12/2017 - 15:40

    Me too! I would love all the help I can get!

  • ndoan on 15/12/2017 - 15:40

    I am interested, PM me.

  • Sundubu on 15/12/2017 - 15:52

    Interested if there's a spot. Thanks OP

  • spanznet on 15/12/2017 - 16:26

    Yes please, if there's any spots left.

  • Thong5000 on 15/12/2017 - 17:27

    Hello, could you please review my resume :) I'm under 18 yrs btw so my resume might not be top quality

  • atrix on 15/12/2017 - 17:52

    i would like my resume reviewed please

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