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Writing a Career Change Cover Letter: Tips and Examples
Changing careers? Learn how to write a compelling career change cover letter that connects your transferable skills and experience to your new role, explains your motivation, and demonstrates the steps you have taken to prepare for a successful career transition.

Matthew Coppola
Oct 114 min read


How to Write Strong Selection Criteria for Teaching Jobs
Schools across Australia often require candidates to provide detailed responses demonstrating their skills and experience through specific examples. Using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) format is an effective way to structure these examples, providing a clear and concise narrative that highlights your expertise. In Australia, the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, developed by AITSL, guide teaching practice across four career stages—Graduate, Proficie

Matthew Coppola
Sep 3010 min read


How To Increase Your Chances of Success with Applying for Jobs
Submitting a generic curriculum vitae for dozens of different jobs online is a great job search strategy. However, if it’s easy for you...

Matthew Coppola
Nov 22, 20222 min read


Do You Need To Add PERSONAL INTERESTS To Your CV?
Mentioning your interests on a resume will give an employer some insight into who you are and what you enjoy outside of your professional...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 27, 20221 min read


What Is The Best FONT SIZE For My CV?
We suggest sticking to a font size of 10-11 for your resume. Today, most job applications are viewed online instead of printed out and...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 27, 20221 min read


Why add a Cover Letter?
A cover letter is an introduction to your résumé. The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself to the employer and persuade...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 21, 20221 min read
Are Government Jobs Really That Secure?
Most people are drawn to the idea of working in Government. They feel that jobs in the public service sector are cruise, easy to do and...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 18, 20212 min read
The Telltale Signs You’ve DONE WELL After a Job Interview
ClientCentric, an Australian professional writing agency for job seekers, recently published an interview entitled: “10 Signs You May...

Matthew Coppola
Apr 18, 20212 min read
How To Address Selection Criteria in a Cover Letter Format
A cover letter is an essential part of any job application. It’s your chance to prove to the employer why you feel that you would be an...

Matthew Coppola
Apr 15, 20212 min read
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