Create a resume that will have potential employers wanting more by following a simple recipe fit for Masterchef.

1. Create a delicious résumé that
will appeal to future employers

2. Writing an effective résumé is like cooking a
dish worthy of the MasterChef kitchen… the
right combination of elements and a spotless
presentation will give you the best results.

3. For a successful résumé
recipe you need to:
use the right
ingredients
combine the ingredients
in the right amounts
and order while adding
personal flavour
finish with
a spotless
presentation
REMEMBER: the right combination of elements and a
spotless presentation will give you the best results.

5. You already have the ingredients you
need to create your résumé:
»» your skills and qualifications
»» your education
»» your work history / experience
»» any awards you have achieved
»» referees
But remember, the key to any great
recipe is to use the freshest ingredients.

6. You wouldn’t use expired ingredients, so
don’t use outdated or irrelevant information.

7. Once you have selected your freshest
ingredients, you need to add them in the
right order and in the right amounts.
A well-executed recipe could be the difference between:
‘You’re through to the next round’ and
‘I’m sorry, but you’re heading home’.
Remember, the right combination of elements and a
spotless presentation will give you the best results.

9. Follow the right method:
»» use important information such as contact
details and skills as the base of your résumé
»» bind the ingredients – work history and
education will hold your résumé together
»» add some flavour – show your personality
with your achievements and hobbies
Use the right amounts:
»» too much of something can be overwhelming
while too little can make your application
forgettable, so find the right balance

10. To ensure you create a résumé a potential
employer will like, target your information
specifically to the job or organisation.
This is critical to your application’s success
as it demonstrates initiative and focus.
To target your résumé, incorporate key words and
skills listed in the advertisement or job description.

12. It’s said that people first eat with their eyes,
so a dish has to be visually appealing and
have a spotless presentation.
The same is true for your résumé:
»» your résumé should be in a clear,
easy-to-read format
»» you should double check your spelling
and grammar and get someone else to
proofread it
»» if you really want your résumé to stand
out, consider a custom designed résumé

13. When an employer is looking to hire someone,
it’s like the first round of MasterChef – dish
after dish being put forward for judging.
Your goal is to make the employer channel their
inner Matt Preston by taking a second bite.
You want to make them read your résumé
from start to finish and to want more in the
form of a face-to-face or phone interview.

14. And since we live in a digital age, don’t
forget to also create a tasty LinkedIn profile
for employers to view online.
The information on your LinkedIn page should
mirror the content listed in your paper résumé.

15. When creating your résumé, treat it like you
would a recipe and think like a MasterChef
because the right combination of elements and a
spotless presentation will give you the best results.

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Need a master class?
Need a master class? If your résumé skills aren’t what you’d like them
to be, contact the team at Student Services to see what they’ve
got cooking. They also have lots of helpful information about cover
and application letters and how to address selection criteria.
Online
usq.edu.au or visit the CareerHub
On-campus
Ipswich +61 7 3470 4400 studentservicesspringfield@usq.edu.au
Springfield +61 7 3470 4400 studentservicesspringfield@usq.edu.au
Toowoomba +61 7 4631 2372 stsv@usq.edu.au