Resume writing basics
When writing a resume, consider avoiding long lists of responsibilities or duties. Instead, focus on your actual achievements, and begin each with a dynamic action word or phrase like ‘designed’, ‘coached’, ‘assessed’, ‘undertook’, ‘supervised’, ‘organised’,...
Resume writers sell your experience and skills
Many clients think that because they’ve contacted a resume writer, that the writer knows what they’re talking about when it comes to changing careers or giving advice on TAFE or university study. Most don’t. If you’ve lost your job and decided to head off in a new...
Having a baby and the job hunt
“I have recently discovered I am pregnant and at the same time, I am also applying for a new job. I don’t know when to tell my future employers I am having a baby and worry that if I do tell them, I won’t get the job. What should I do?” The above question was posed in...
Hit the jobs market ASAP
Want to know about unemployment in Australia, the Gareth Hutchens stories at the ABC are always worth a read. I’ve edited his story below for space. The full story is here. Resume writers and employment specialists are a good barometer of what’s happening in the...
Beware the word ‘passion’ in job ads
The story below if from the ABC and I’ve made a few comments as well. I’ve used the word ‘passion’ less and less in resumes and covers as it has become emptied of meaning. Dr Lisa Cohen is an associate professor of organisational behaviour at McGill...
Trevor Porter
11:56 23 Dec 22
Great experience. Malcolm from Republic Resumes did an excellent job updating my outdated resume. Despite being closed for the holidays, he still squeezed me in and communicated back and forth efficiently until we were happy with the final copy. Very impressed! I cannot recommend this service enough. Thanks again
gbassani
06:24 15 Nov 22
I engaged Republic Resumes based on their reputation to deliver outstanding results and they did not disappoint me. Malcolm was easy to communicate with and sought information from me which was used to populate my new professional CV. He has ensured that my key attributes have been presented in a way that is thorough, fresh, contemporary and appealing to recruiters. Highly recommended.
Hamish Butcher
01:44 09 Oct 22
Republic Resumes offered a professionally written resume at a fair price and they delivered this quickly and efficiently. Malcolm was very easy to talk to and always responded quickly to any questions or emails I sent. The back-and-forth emails and examples he provided made sure no qualification or experience was missed and got me a robust, well written CV.
Travis Eddie
02:03 06 Sep 22
I reached out to Malcolm to create an all-new, executive level resume from the ground up. Malcolm made it a very simple process- taking only nine days from start to finish, providing guidance and insight along the way. I am very impressed and would use again.
杜超
00:02 23 Aug 22
Mr. Malcolm is an extremely professional and trusted writer. Demonstrated a very high level of professional competence during the one-week cooperation. I can confidently recommend Mr. Malcolm's resume writing service to everyone.
Alexandra Mrad
07:55 27 Jul 22
Great experience working with Malcolm!Very professional, straight to the point and he focused to the details. He was in contact with me throughout the writing process.I got a very strong and professional resume to start my job search.Highly recommended!
Nenad Milasinovic
08:18 25 Jul 22
I was particularly impressed with Malcolm’s attention to detail and professional input when it came to refining my existing resume.There was constant communication throughout the whole process and I am more than genuinely satisfied with the end product.I would wholeheartedly recommend Republic Resumes to anyone that is intending to update their existing resume.
Susan kandel
23:19 30 Jun 22
I am a recent graduate and was seeking someone to edit my resume. And I must say that I found the best place to do it, "Republic Resumes".Very professional and communicative. Every email was responded to very quickly. And the work was finished right on time. I am very happy with my resume and cover letter.Overall, FANTASTIC work.Thank you, Malcolm and the whole team.Highly recommended
Hazel Proust
23:58 09 Jun 22
Malcolm and Republic Resumes are experts in helping improve resumes and cover letters. Communication is always fast and detailed. The expertise they hold regarding job applications is extremely beneficial for anyone. Really satisfied with the assistance they provided me.
Gee Cee
02:24 02 Jun 22
Malcolm & the team provided a very professional, timely service. Turnaround times were well communicated and clear. The overall result for my CV and Cover letter was very much improved, concise and relevant to the position I was responding to. I recommend Republic Resumes highly.
Eric Lim
23:24 08 May 22
I have never posted any Google review in the past, however, I think Malcolm well-deserved this! 10/10 highly recommend Malcolm to anyone who is looking to upgrade their resume. He is professional, customer-centred, and easy to work with. Malcolm’s choice of words also highlighted all of my strengths in great depth, and I could not be more pleased with the outcome. He made me feel ready and confident about myself in exploring my career as a young professional. Thank you very much, Malcolm.
Avani Chandarana
23:37 07 May 22
I recently graduated and didn’t have a good resume to apply for jobs. Malcolm is fantastic and very professional. He was in contact with me throughout the writing process. I finally got a very strong and professional resume and cover letter to start my job search. I highly recommend Malcolm and his team.
Jackie Davies
10:42 27 Apr 22
There aren’t enough stars on Google to express how awesome my experience was with Malcolm’s resume services! I applied for a job outside of my current field and enlisted Malcolm’s help as I struggle to write about myself and I needed someone who could put my experiences into a concise resume and cover letter…. Long story short, I got the job! I am now a month into my new career!If you’re looking for a cutting edge resume look no further! Malcolm is your guy!
Caly Isaac
02:09 18 Apr 22
I was completely lost with where to start. I’ve been in the same role for almost 20 years. I reached out to Malcolm and am so pleased I chose your team. The communication was quick and I couldn’t be happier with the result. I feel so much more confident going into the job market with a very professional and updated resume. Malcolm will help you see, and remind you of skills that really help your resume stand out from the crowd. Thanks again team, I’ll certainly be recommending and using your services in the future.
Simone Ago
21:32 24 Mar 22
I received incredibly service within such a short time frame. The effort and detail that was put into the work was outstanding. I was always kept up to date on the process of the resume and cover letter. I felt such ease knowing that I was able to trust a reliable business.I’m extremely grateful for all the hard work. my resume was tailored to me and only me and I’m confident to say that I would not go anywhere else. An amazing customer driven company.
jacinda tari
04:48 19 Feb 22
Fantastic experience working with Malcolm! I needed a full resume done to start applying for jobs now that I've graduated and had no idea where to begin. Malcolm sent great questions throughout and kept in contact during the whole writing process. I was very happy with the final result and can't wait to start applying for jobs. I highly recommend contacting Malcolm if you need help with a resume or cover letter. Very trustworthy business!
Nathan S.
12:19 19 Jan 22
If you want a great CV, this is the company to get you that result. Through a series of focused questions and reviews, Malcolm worked with me to revise and upgrade my old CV into a professional and comprehensive work that really highlights my abilities and achievements. Very pleased with the end result. Highly recommended.
Shaun Kavanagh
01:42 13 Jan 22
Malcolm was amazing to deal with from the first contact made.He made the whole process easy with clear expectations from myself. The depth he went into was excellent.Could not recommend Malcolm highly enough!
Mary Butler
22:29 05 Dec 21
Great experience working with Malcolm. I really appreciated the pacing, the simple questions and the realistic deadlines. This meant the CV got re-written in the middle of a busy period with the minimum of fuss. I appreciate the clean and contemporary CV that has been achieved. Malcolm has a lovely way with words and can quickly identify what is important in a succinct manner. I highly recommend this service.
Melissa Rolevink
06:41 12 Nov 21
I required a fast-tracked resume update, well it was really a resume which had to be started from scratch. Malcolm worked 'above and beyond'. He asked questions which made me think about my roles which then led into other answers for capabilities and achievements. The end result was amazing and looked extremely professional. Malcolm was great to deal with and would highly recommend.
Anita Stewart
12:10 11 Nov 21
Malcolm offers an excellent service. He created a professional resume for me within a short time frame. High quality and very affordable. Malcolm completed my first professional resume and I have returned several years later to update and refresh my resume which i attribute to gaining work on my desired career path. I thoroughly recommend and thank Republic Resumes.
Petr Janda
22:23 09 Nov 21
Pretty good communication skills and my new resume reads great. Giving 4 1/2 stars because I haven't yet used it to apply for a job. If i land a new job with this resume in the next 12 months, I will come back and do a 5 star review.
Andrew Parkinson
09:01 08 Nov 21
I was suspicious of the 1300 number websites that appeared when searching for an Adelaide based resume service. Then I discovered - Republic Resumes.The interaction and whole process with Malcolm was extremely professional. Questions and online interaction are required to complete the drafts/final product. This process in return, resulted in a professional resume I am confident with. Highly recommended. Thank you Malcolm.
Achu Konath
23:12 24 Oct 21
Malcolm was very efficient and professional in writing my CV and Cover letter. I would recommend him to anybody who is looking to upgrade their CV with relevant skills and knowledge you already possess. Thank you Malcolm for your excellent work.
Tien Pham
04:29 17 Oct 21
It was a pleasure working with Malcolm to build my technical resume and cover letter, which I believe is not an easy task. But Malcolm handled it effortlessly and smoothly. He also is polite, professional, and responsive. I didn’t have to wait for his reply for too long, and his instructions are simple and clear to follow. And within a week, I have my final resume and cover letter that I am truly happy about them.Appreciate your hard work Malcolm.
Lにゃんこ
09:49 12 Oct 21
Malcolm responded very quickly and his workflow was very efficient. He guided me bit by bit on improving my resume without putting too much pressure at once ( Yes I stressed about resume/Cover Letter writing). I never would have pulled it off without his help. + The price was reasonable.
J H
04:35 20 Sep 21
Malcolm provided a highly professional service from beginning to end. His responsiveness, understanding, commitment and assistance led to a fantastic experience and a high quality finish. Great service and would highly recommend.
Najam Hassan
06:40 15 Sep 21
It was the first time I was using a professional resume writer but Malcolm made the process really smooth. He asked questions that I had never thought of putting in my resume and really brought out the key achievements and tasks that I am or was doing. I’m really satisfied with the final draft - as it showed the depth of my experience and skills, which I'd say was not easy due to nature of my previous/current experience. Turnaround time was really fast and communication with Malcolm was with minimal hassle. Overall great experience and I would definitely recommend him.
Nicole Little
09:28 23 Aug 21
Malcolm was very prompt in returning my phone call regarding a updated resume. He gave clear concise information and it was so easy to communicate with him with any requests. A smooth transition from draft to final product.I would highly recommend Republic writers for great quality work and I feel my resume was very professional and very good value.
Deb L
03:44 16 Aug 21
Engaging Malcolm to upgrade my resume has been extremely rewarding and well worth the investment. From the start, Malcolm clearly shows that he is committed to getting you results. He provides a professional and responsive service and was able to clearly articulate my successes in a way that makes me stand out. I am very happy with the end result and the service I received.
Darren Cefai
00:07 01 Aug 21
My resume required a complete rewrite. Malcolm and his team were meticulous in their approach from the beginning. The finished product is a well polished document highlighting my strengths with providing well written practical examples. I couldn’t be happier with the finished product. Well worth the time and excellent value for money.
Alexandra Piggott
11:14 28 Jul 21
Malcolm was excellent to work with from start to finish. Very responsive, asked good questions and gave good advice, also very encouraging. I would recommend him to any one who was looking to give their resume a real contemporary flavour with appropriate focus. I am very happy with the results.
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00:06 18 Jul 21
It was Republic but not Empire regarding the process of transforming my resume into what the public could understand due to the involved partnership. Without Republic Resumes, this transformation did not happen. I am satisfied. Thank you so much.
An Nguyen
22:21 11 Jul 21
Malcolm offers a very professional service. He worked with me through a logical step by step approach to explore my experience to filter, remove the less important details, focus and polish on the relevant experience.He is very easy to work with and his great attention to details helped me greatly.
Katie Tower
09:00 09 Jul 21
Malcolm is fantastic to work with, extremely responsive and professional.If you're ever on the fence about getting your resume professionally written, think of it as an investment. Malcolm has helped me exhibit the best aspects of my career and assisted me to express my future aspirations. Thank you so much, Malcolm!
Shane Grimm
23:14 07 Jul 21
I highly recommend using this service as I found this experience to be a smooth one. Malcolm is very professional and extremely prompt while providing a high quality finish. Worth every penny! Dawn Grimm
Anmol Johal
04:50 30 Jun 21
Malcom was precise, to the point, and quick to respond.He helped to transform my old, rambling Resume into a well-organized, concise document.I feel fortunate to have selected Republic, and highly recommend to anyone seeking to upgrade their Resume and cover letter.
Dominic Galaret
11:13 18 Jun 21
I have had nothing but the best experience with Malcolm at Republic Resumes. Malcolm produced an excellent result, and did so in a quick, professional and responsive manner. I would definitely recommend Republic Resumes to others who are eager to vastly improve their current resume.
Peter Colman
10:54 17 Jun 21
I’ve never used a service like this before as I generally get promoted within the organisation of which I work, or I apply for roles similar to what I had been doing in the past, so this was a huge step in asking someone to me build the perfect resume, and I can safely say, I was not disappointed. Malcolm was an absolute pleasure to deal with, very responsive and kept me up to date with the progress of my resume. His questioning technique is unbelievable as he makes you think about your previous roles and how you are able to transfer those skills in to the role in which you are applying. I will most certainly be using Malcolm again in the future, thank you again for your expertise and help in building my resume.
Paul Belshaw
01:21 24 May 21
True professional, responsive, understanding and guides you through the process. You get out what you put in, Malcolm makes you part of the process from start to finish. Great service Thanks again Malcolm.
K W
03:33 22 May 21
Malcolm was so responsive and made the process very easy. He got a tonne of information out of me by setting me small tasks, all of which made me realise I have actually achieved quite a bit in my various roles. I now feel more than ready to start exploring the job market. Thanks Malcolm.
Taylor Riggs
20:34 18 May 21
Great and easy experience with Republic Resumes. Malcolm is prompt with response and is very helpful. Highly recommend
Bianca Anderson
09:00 30 Apr 21
Malcolm was an absolute pleasure to converse with, very professional and was able to squeeze me in to a very busy schedule, which I truly appreciated.My resume is now top notch and I can not wait to let him know when I score my dream job, thanks to all his help.
Wang Hang
02:56 15 Mar 21
My friend recommended Republic Resumes to me when I already got a resume from another purchased writing service. I was attracted by Malcolm's writing for my friend's resume and cover letter and decided to write another one for me with Malcolm. I am very happy with the new resume , it is concise and powerful -- exactly what I wanted!
YUSHA LI
05:12 05 Mar 21
Malcolm is really professional at resume and cover letter writing. What he provides is definitely not generic documents for you, but a specific profile for each individual according to people’s experience and targeted position. Thank you Malcolm for creating the professional resume and such a convincing cover letter for me!
Brenny Willy
03:20 23 Feb 21
Malcolm and team I thank you, if it wasn’t for you guys I would still be scratching my head trying to work out how to put 30 years of self employment into a professional resume. You made it so easy. Excellent communication, responding to my questions so quickly even on weekends too. Fantastic job to you all, I would give more stars but they only allow five. I would advise anyone looking for a resume to use your company.
Bridget B
09:51 08 Feb 21
Malcolm is a real professional when it comes to writing resumes. He has a great ability to put himself in your shoes to understand your experience to be able to really sell your expertise. He is a great communicator, responsive and delivers a high quality service for a much more affordable price than others. Highly recommend!
Joshua Monk
21:22 22 Jan 21
Had a great experience with creating a new resume and a few cover letters for my wife. She already has gotten an interview and I believe it's in no small part due to his help and advice. Very professional and friendly. Will be getting him to do my personal resume next. Thanks so much mate.
Samantha Bailes
01:22 17 Jan 21
I went through Republic Resumes when I was looking for work in 2019, after completing a Masters Degree. Malcolm responded very quickly to my initial enquiry, and was very friendly and easy to work with. Malcolm helped me re-write my resume, kept in good contact with me, and I was very happy with the final product. I was able to obtain excellent employment not long after I completed my revised resume, and have been working ever since. I would highly recommend Malcolm's services.
amanda caradonna
09:33 06 Jan 21
I highly highly recommend Malcolm and Republic Resumes. After having time away from the workforce to raise a family, my old resume was lacking in depth and job hunting felt to be an insurmountable task. However, Malcolm was professionally encouraging, highly responsive and his skilful approach to writing my new resume was the springboard I needed to get my current position as well as other job offers from Commonwealth departments. I am extremely grateful.
Nikita
05:12 06 Jan 21
After years of trying to break into the Human Resources field I was recommended Republic Resumes. Malcolm was friendly, professional, quick to respond to any queries that I had and kept in communication. His industry knowledge was valuable and he collaborated well with me to develop my cover letter and resume. Malcolm was able to extract the necessary information he needed and beautifully captured my transferable skills. He was adept at using HR jargon and created a well articulated and professional tailored cover letter and resume under 1 week, which landed me 3 interviews. I am now working in my dream job and workplace as a Human Resources Coordinator!
Anastasia Nicholas
04:42 31 Dec 20
I was recommended republic resumes after I was looking to improve my resume to start looking for a career. I mainly struggled with the right words to use and a good structure to showcase the right skills to employers. Even over the holiday season the responses were consistently speedy and all my resume and cover letter drafts were finalised in just three days. My resume and cover letter look fantastic and I look forward to using these to apply for work. The value for the price is fantastic. While looking online for other resume writers, the average price was between $400-$600 for all resumes while I was charged just $200 for an entry level resume and cover letter. Overall I’m incredibly happy with the work I received and I would definitely recommend this business to others!
Daniel Grech
21:45 26 Dec 20
I had been employed by the same company for 18 years and in that time had made good progression however with no formal qualifications. When I decided it was time to make a career change, I needed to show my potential employees that my past on the job experiences could be an asset to their company. I found Malcolm through google search and reading reviews, I reached out and was happy when he squeezed me in to his already full schedule. Both being super busy at the time, Malcolm made the process easy asking the right questions via email generally completing each step quicker than he would initially advise. The new resume and cover letter were exactly what I needed and helped me gain a new position in the industry that I had set my sights on. Thanks again Malcom.
Cheryl M
23:32 23 Dec 20
Helped me make sense of what I wanted and got onto paper what I knew I could do, but didn't know how to express. Friendly and very quick to respond. Successfully gained employment shortly after. Thank you Malcolm!
Andre Escobar
09:38 21 Dec 20
Thanks to the resume and cover letter that Malcolm tailored for me, I was able to land my dream job, which was really difficult for me to get as I am an international student trying to get a job related with my career in a pharmacy. Great, professional and fast service. Malcolm was always very nice and prompt. I definitely recommend Republic Resumes.
Amy Edwards
22:05 20 Dec 20
Malcolm used a resume that I had already been using and developed it into a strong document that helped me to change fields from Retail to Human Resources. He highlighted my transferable skills and emphasized my degree in Human Resources. From this new resume and cover letter, I was accepted into the Australian Public Service Human Resources Graduate program in Canberra. Malcolm is very quick to respond, and we collaborated to make the final document within 10 days of initiation.
Allan Stenson
10:54 20 Dec 20
After many unsuccessful applications I contacted Malcolm to assist in redesigning my resume and cover letters. He provided a quality, professional service with very quick responses. The results were immediate with several interview offers which resulted in a job. I would have no hesitation in recommending Malcolm to anyone looking to create or update their resume. Thanks Malcolm!
Thai Dang
03:15 17 Dec 20
If you're looking to get your resume done or touched up, Republic Resume is the place to go to. Malcolm did an exceptional job on my resume and I couldn't be happier with it. Will definitely recommend to all my friends and family.
Olena Romanova
07:12 12 Dec 20
Amazing professional and expert in his field . As a TAFE graduate and career changer I looked for professional resume writers , after the search , some asking skyrocketing prices and others having no reviews on their services I found Republic Resume , thanks to the good reviews. Malcolm replied in 15 minutes after my first request , very prompt , professional and helpful , the instructions easy to follow and price was extremely good and 100% worth it . For the next 3 days we had multiple communication going on with Malcolm redrafting my resume again and again until it looked perfect . During all the process I felt extremely valued and Malcolm was very helpful and eager to do his best to help me in the best possible way . I was surprised when he picked up such small details from my studies and previous work experience that I could not even think about and it is amazing how such a small things make such a huge difference in the end .Cannot thank you even more ,Malcolm ,for such a great job . Will definitely be recommending you to everyone who is looking for a job ,planning a career change or simply upgrading the resume . Many thanks . Best wishes Olena .
Melissa Tittoto
19:56 09 Dec 20
Such an easy process! Fast, friendly and very professional. I got a job within 1 week of having my resume done!
Ashley Gunal
10:05 04 Dec 20
Thank you Malcolm for delivering my resume above expectations. I am impressed and highly recommend those needing assistance with writing a professional resume to contact Malcolm at Republic Resumes.
Hailey Lane
01:43 03 Dec 20
Malcolm was incredibly helpful. Having trawled the internet in search of an Adelaide based professional resume writer, I came across his reviews and immediately sent through an email with my resume and cover letter. I emailed him late at night and had received a response by the time I woke up. Not only did I have a response, but he was kind enough to edit what I had provided and make further suggestions to suit the role I was looking at moving into. Not an easy task when you're looking at an unrelated traineeship following the completion of a trade qualification. Can't recommend him enough. Thank you, Malcolm.
Thomas Dell'Antonio
07:46 17 Sep 20
Malcolm was professional, fast and detailed. I was very impressed with the resume and cover letter he completed for me, and was even kind enough to write a free cover letter for a role on the cusp of closing applications. Further, I gathered Malcolm is a hard worker who strives for customer satisfaction. Despite being busy he made the time to do this in concise fashion without delay. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his services to others, I was thoroughly impressed
Syed Hasan
14:54 11 Aug 20
Malcolm is an excellent resume writer, professional and very responsive all the way in his Job. Thanks a lot for helping me out.
David Steve
04:58 10 Jul 20
After my initial contact with Republic Resume, I was pleasantly surprised to receive a response within ten minutes. Due to Covid19 Malcolm advised me that he has been very busy, however, he has produced an extremely good quality Resume for me which I will be confident to present to HR staff and future employers. Very pleased with the speed, accuracy and professionalism showed throughout this short and pleasant experience. Dave
Ngoc Tien Nguyen
16:58 31 May 20
Malcolm is a very professional resume expert. He responds to emails promptly and always finish everything on time. Malcolm also gives me a lot of honest advices and support. He also asked a lot of mind-intrigued questions that give me a clearer view about my career path. Last but not least, he had been able to help me shorten my four-page resume to a career-focused with two pages only along with a wonderful cover letter.
Erin Carnachan
00:54 17 Feb 20
After googling and researching different companies, I contacted Malcolm to re-write my very old and outdated resume. Malcolm was quick to respond, gave me an upfront quote and got straight to work. Malcolm worked with me to come up with a professionally written resume that really highlighted my skills and experiences and a cover letter that specifically targeted the job I wanted to apply for. Malcolm has been friendly, professional and efficient. I highly recommend Malcolm from Resume Republic.
T 2020
00:07 03 Oct 19
Very prompt, pleasure to deal with. Highly Recommended.. understands how to deliver a quality resume by capturing career wins in a short and concise way.
Natasha Lockett
00:32 28 Sep 19
Malcom was extremely professional and efficient. Yes there are questions you need to provide answers for to Malcom of course and the quicker you reply to him the quicker your resume is tailored to your needs. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Eliane Lim
12:04 27 Sep 19
Great Service! I strongly recommend Malcolm service! He did a fantastic resume for me and I got a job within a month!
Geuel Manaen Manzano II
09:44 20 Aug 19
Very professional. Replies promptly. I used the resume he made for my application for Engineers Australia and it passed. I would recommend him for people who need to update their resume.
SW Y
12:35 15 Aug 19
Was so lucky to find these people especially Malcolm. He edited my horrible resume to the top quality written one. He was also so fast and such professional writer that I could trust 100%. Anyone who needs help with resume writing, I strongly recommend here.
