The brief was to create a two-page resume showcasing a long history in legal administration with a supporting three-page selection criteria. Having recently transitioned into the tertiary education space, the client was seeking to bolster further applications within this arena by creating a strong set of documents highlighting her range of transferable skills.
The consultation process covered a discussion of the clients lengthy history in legal administrative support, as well as focused on creating a robust list of relevant transferrable skills to ensure her application was attractive to those recruit within the education sector. Achievements were highlighted and changes to legal jargon within the existing resume discussed.
The final product presents the client as a versatile, adaptable and experienced administration professional with a proven ability to add value to teams. Transferable skills are showcased throughout both the resume and the key selection criteria, imploring the recruiter to shortlist this experienced professional.