Resume Timothy Sample: M.

0403123 456

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TIMOTHY SAMPLE
6/22 Sample Road Warwick WA 6215
08 9638 4538 or 0403 123 456
tasmple@sample.com.au

Include your Contact details:

name, physical address;
contact details, including
phone, mobile and email

Your personal details need only include your name and contact information; at times it
may be to your advantage to list your citizenship or place of birth, only use this if it will be
to your advantage

Education
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individual units studied. Once you have completed your degree it will become less
important to insert your secondary studies. If it is important to do this simply state your
final year of secondary study and a summary line of subjects studied. Occasionally
employers ask for grades or grade averages, they are optional.

2007 Present
Optional: it can be a useful
heading to highlight results,
awards or other
achievements, especially if
an employer requests
these; otherwise, use it
with discretion. Identify
year achieved where
appropriate.

2006

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

The University of Western Australia
Focussing on: Engineering design and construction,
infrastructure, geotechnical engineering and water
management
Honours topic: Earth pressure on walls for excavations
Key Achievement: overall Credit average with Distinction
in Geotechnical Engineering
Higher School Certificate
Hawthorn College
Key Achievement: 94.25 TER

Industrial Experience
2009 2010
If you have had work
experiences directly relating to
your study it can be useful to link
it to your study at this point in
your resume. Professional
Experience is another favoured

Placement Student Engineer

Kimberly & Crown Pty Ltd

Appraised soil samples for site excavation

Contributed to reports for commercial clients
Participated in site visit around Sydney region
Assisted with preparation of an environmental impact
statement

Key Achievement: Assisted with an environmental project

for a major client in a demanding consulting environment

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Optional: use this space to highlight professional
organisations you may be a member of. It will
add value if you can briefly outline your role and
level of participation.

Student Memberships
2008 - Present

Engineers Australia

2008 Present

Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and

Managers, Australia (APESMA)

2007 Present

University Engineers Club UWA

Employment
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first. If you insert Duties here simply provide a brief summary. Responsibilities &
Achievements can be highlighted in this format. Ensure that your achievements reflect
strong outcomes associated with your responsibilities.

2007 Present
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language, which is
action oriented
organised,
planned,
developed etc

Customer Service Representative

Solar Insurance Services

Answering and dealing with inbound calls from

customers
Solving problems when customers have difficulties with
their insurance claims
Using the computer database to track customer queries
and records

Key Achievement: Recently promoted to a team leader

role in recognition of my leadership skills and general
competence
2005 2006

Sales Assistant and Film Processor

Plain Photographics

Assisted customers on a face-to-face basis

Promoted products to customers
Processed film
Assisted with ordering stock

Key Achievement: Given the responsibility to open and

close the store on weekends
2004 2005

Checkout Operator
NewWays Grocery

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Worked under pressure during busy shopping hours

Used a computerised cash register and point-of-sale
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Extra-Curricular Activities
2008

Purple Shirt (O-week) Volunteer

UWA Student Services

Rather than simply listing

experiences, provide a little
context and description. This
then highlights key elements
of involvement and skills
learnt.

2008

Participated in providing new students with on-campus

tours during Orientation Week
Used my initiative to help new students who were having
difficulty finding their way around campus
Communicated with students from different cultural
backgrounds

Marketing Volunteer
UWA SunSwift Solar Racing Team

2006 Present

Met regularly with other team members to negotiate

project outcomes
Developed a marketing campaign which was successful
in gaining a major sponsor
Entered records and helped to maintain a database of
sponsors and potential sponsors

Team Member
Mt Hawthorn Tennis Club

Actively and regularly participate in competitive matches

Involve myself in club social activities and fund-raising
events

Key Achievement: Awarded Clubs Most Improved Player

in 2007

Referees
Mr. P. Thornton
Manager
NewWays Grocery
12 Harbourne Street
MT HAWTHORN WA
Ph. 08 6493 3412
M. 041 6742 4901

Mr Ross Harp
Director
Kimberly & Crown Pty Ltd
18 Grafton Street
WEST PERTH WA
Ph. 08 6934 2133
M. 0413 135 243

It is important to identify referees in the Australian

market. Ensure you have gained permission to use
their name and contact and that they will give
favourable feedback.

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