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.

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.

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.

Can you really know how to ‘pass’ a job interview? While there are plenty of interview tips, techniques and model answers available, there is no guaranteed formula for getting the job. Every employer, interviewer and candidate is different. The best approach is to understand what the interview is trying to assess, prepare properly and focus on giving genuine, relevant answers that demonstrate what you can bring to the role.

How detailed should your resume be? Your resume needs to provide enough information to show an employer what you have done, what you can offer and why you are suitable for the role, but it doesn't need to include every detail of your career. The key is finding the right balance between being informative and concise, with relevant information that is tailored to the job you're applying for.

Being invited to apply for a job can be a positive sign, but what does it actually mean? Whether the invitation comes from a recruiter, employer, LinkedIn or a recruitment agency, it usually means your experience or profile has caught someone's attention. However, an invitation to apply doesn't guarantee an interview or job offer. Here's what you should know before deciding whether to apply.

What does a capability statement look like? A strong capability statement gives an employer a clear picture of what you can do, the experience you bring and how your skills can be applied in the workplace. While the format can vary depending on the role, there are five key elements that commonly make up an effective capability statement.

Don't meet every key selection criterion for a job? That doesn't always mean you should rule yourself out. Learn how to assess the requirements, identify your transferable skills, address gaps honestly and write a strong application that focuses on the experience and capabilities you can bring to the role.

“What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced at work?” is a common behavioural interview question designed to understand how you respond when things don't go according to plan. The strongest answers don't focus on how difficult the situation was. They show how you handled the challenge, what you learned and what changed as a result.