Your Name

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CAREER PROFILE [This is your 30 second pitch/commercial]

Use the S.T.A.R. template to summarise your career as relevant to the profession
you're interested in i.e. No more than a sentence for each: Situation-Task-ActionResult. Preferably combine into 2 sentences. As the last sentence you should include
your career objective, mirroring your values to the employer's (or the profession
you're applying for), keeping it no longer than about 25 words.

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
DO NOT repeat your expertise/skills here. Only list measurable achievements eg.
Percentages or $s saved/made, sales targets surpassed; as well as awards,
leadership roles or promotions. For recent students, High Distinction subjects or
Distinction average ONLY etc.
Reduced processing error margin by 5%, resulting in $1M saving (Jun. 2013)
Local Business Banker of the Month National Australia Bank (Dec. 2012)
Distinction Average, Bachelor of Business & Commerce (2011)
Club Captain Concord Vikings Soccer Club (2008/2009)

KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE [Use descriptive &/or action words]

Extensive research experience
Proven effective team player
Well developed analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills
High attention to detail
MS Office Suite Advanced
Multi-lingual: English and French Fluent
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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

If your list of 'Major Achievements' &/or 'Key Skills & Expertise' are long and take
up the whole of the 1st page, move this section after 'Relevant Professional
Experience'. Begin with the most important i.e. The name of the Certificate/
Diploma/Degree Who provided it Lastly, when you obtained it.
Successful Negotiating Conflict Resolution Network (2013)
Bachelor of Laws - University of Sydney, NSW (2012)
Bachelor of Business & Commerce - University of Sydney, NSW (2011)
Diploma of Business & Commerce (Grade Point Average of 7.3) - University of
Sydney, NSW (2008)
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE [No more than 10 years back & only
as relevant to the profession]
Position Title has Priority [provides more information than the company name or
dates you worked there] Company, Location
(Month Year Present)
Can preface with a key achievement, instead of listing these in a separate section.
Use action words to describe what you did
Maximum 7 points and no less than 3
Helped source new business to increased the portfolio.
Australian Equities Desk Advisor National Australia Bank, Sydney
Alternative to from-to Month/Year you can show duration in years. This is to 'hide'
gaps and/or your age if you're older e.g. (Promoted; 2.5 years)

Communicated with internal and external parties regarding loan

transactions, settlement procedures and conditions precedent
Prepared and lodged Business & Margin Lending applications in accordance
with ASIC guidelines at a high professional standard, ensuring follow up
processing
Processed and prepared reports to assist in managing client risk
Developed and maintained a variety of referral sources, both internal and
external.

Associate Banker NAB Local Business Banking, North Sydney

(Jul. 2010 Jun. 2011)

Assisted Relationship Manager and Business Development Manager in their

day-to- day role and meeting customers' needs
Prepared comprehensive credit reports to underwriters for new or existing
funding
Assisted Business Bankers and team leaders nation-wide
processing of enquiries and business opportunities
Processed accurate discharge of security.

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MEMBERSHIPS
Member, Stockbrokers Association of Australia (SDIA) (2010 Present)
[ONLY include this section if your membership is relevant to the profession youre
applying for]

REFEREES
Provided upon request.
[Ensure you have contact details ready at the interview]

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