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What do employers look for when reviewing your resume?
Discover what employers look for when reviewing a resume and how to make your application stand out. Learn how to highlight relevant skills, showcase achievements and tailor your resume to improve your chances of securing an interview.
Matthew Coppola
3 days ago4 min read
Got a Job Interview in Wollongong? Need Coaching?
Get ready for your next career opportunity with personalised interview coaching in Wollongong. Learn how to answer challenging questions, communicate your strengths and prepare for interviews across a range of industries.
Matthew Coppola
3 days ago3 min read
How to build rapport in a job interview: 7 practical tips
Building rapport in a job interview can help you make a positive impression and communicate with confidence. Discover seven practical tips for connecting with your interviewer, demonstrating genuine interest, and making your next interview a success.
Matthew Coppola
6 days ago5 min read
Matthew Coppola: Australian Interview Coach & Careers Expert
Matthew Coppola is an Australian interview coach and employment and careers expert with extensive experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, career development and interview preparation. Having coached thousands of candidates across Australia, from graduates and frontline professionals to senior executives and CEOs, Matthew combines an understanding of employer expectations with practical interview coaching, mock interviews and tailored guidance to help candidates.
Matthew Coppola
Oct 1512 min read
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 Tailor a Generic CV to a Job: 7 Simple Steps to Stand Out
Learn how to tailor a generic CV to a specific job without rewriting your entire resume. Discover practical tips for matching your skills to job descriptions, optimising keywords for applicant tracking systems (ATS), refining your professional summary and highlighting relevant achievements to help you stand out to recruiters and hiring managers.
Matthew Coppola
Oct 85 min read
Should Your Resume Have Colour? Here's What You Need to Know
Should your resume have colour? There is nothing wrong with using colour on your resume, and a well-chosen colour can help make your document look modern, professional and visually appealing. The key is not to overdo it. Learn how to use colour effectively without distracting from your experience, skills and achievements.
Matthew Coppola
Oct 75 min read
The Do’s and Don’ts of CV Writing
Writing a good CV isn't about filling pages with everything you've ever done. It's about making it easy for an employer to quickly understand your experience, skills and suitability for the role. Here are some of the most important do's and don'ts to keep in mind when writing your CV.
Matthew Coppola
Oct 76 min read
6 Ways to Nail Your Selection Criteria Responses (Number 4 Won’t Surprise You!)
Selection criteria can make or break a job application, particularly when applying for government and public sector roles. The good news is that writing strong responses doesn't have to be complicated. Here are six practical ways to write selection criteria responses that clearly demonstrate your experience, skills and suitability for the role.
Matthew Coppola
Oct 66 min read
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