If you’re transitioning from a military career to a civilian one, especially aiming for a role within the Australian Public Service (APS), you’re embarking on an exciting… Read more "From Combat to Cubicle: A Guide to Crafting Resumes for Ex-Defence Personnel Transitioning to the Australian Public Sector ..read more

Picture this: You’re preparing to audition for a lead role in a highly anticipated play, and the stage is the NSW Public Sector. Every aspect of your… Read more "Craft a Winning NSW Public Sector Application: Essential Tips for Your Resume and Cover Letter ..read more

Joining the ACT Government offers a unique opportunity to engage in work that not only challenges you professionally but also contributes meaningfully to the community. Whether you’re… Read more "Your Ultimate Guide to Navigating ACT Government Applications with Confidence ..read more

The recent buzz around ChatGPT and other AI technologies, especially in content creation, has generated a lot of interest. AI is now being used by professionals to… Read more "Is AI the Future of Resume Writing ..read more

As a new migrant in Australia, one of the first things you’ll probably do is to look for a job.  Once you begin your job search in… Read more "A Migrant’s Guide in Writing an Australian Resume ..read more

Are you worried that your private sector skills wouldn’t translate to the public sector?  Former private sector employees will need to do much more than just update their resumes to appeal to a public sector employer. Put yourself in the shoes of Government employers. The majority are risk-averse when hiring, so your resume needs to reassure them that you’re a good match and that you understand their specific goals.  Also, Government resumes are very different from private sector resumes in that they are usually tailored to each role and include a lot of supplemental information (e.g ..read more

As a written version of a 30-second elevator speech, a pitch is becoming increasingly popular.  Most Government Departments are now requiring written pitches as part of the application process. These usually replace the traditional method of individually addressing the selection criteria. Generally, Government Departments and Agencies limit responses between 500 and 1,000 words (or between one and two pages).  HOW TO STRUCTURE YOUR PITCH FIRST PARAGRAPH  Start strong by writing 1-2 sentences to summarise your most relevant skills, experience and qualities.  Exampl ..read more

It’s often challenging to respond to a job ad in the Australian Public Service (APS) because Government positions have their own tricks of the trade that differentiate them from jobs in the private sector. Some describe the process as a lottery. Even those who are chosen by the selection panel are often puzzled as to how they were able to achieve that success. While there’s no specific way to best address the expression of interest (EOI), it’s helpful to have a general idea of the format and content to improve the quality of your EOI. In my five years’ experience assisting clients in the publi ..read more

Applying for the Australian Public Service (APS) can be quite overwhelming. There’s a lot that need to be taken into account, especially when preparing your resume or CV. This in on top of perfecting your pitch. The very finest details would either impede or progress your application, give you an advantage over other applicants, or rule you out from the competition completely.  To get you started, we have provided a free public sector resume template.  Click below to download our editable, ATS Friendly, DIY Australian resume template in MS Word format. Free – Purchase ..read more

Are you a Client Services Officer, Software Engineer or Data Analyst working in the private sector? Are you thinking of transitioning to the public sector?  If you’re not an Australian Public Service (APS) employee, you might have preconceived opinions about working in the APS. Some of the well-known benefits of working in the APS include excellent pay, job security, a generous superannuation scheme and performance pay (for some Agencies).  How true are these perceptions? And if you’re planning to transition to the APS, how do you stand out despite competing with hundreds of applic ..read more