Job application service
What we offer
- Résumé development — we help you to prepare a professional résumé if you don't have one.
- Résumé editing and professional comment — we take a critical look at your résumé; we edit and comment for improvement;
- Job application selection criteria— we take a critical look at your selection criteria; we edit and comment for improvement.
What you'll get
Résumé development service
You will receive a completed professional résumé that is properly structured and demonstrates your strengths, work experience and education concisely.
Résumé editing and professional comment service
You will receive an edited copy of your résumé that is properly structured and demonstrates your strengths and work experience concisely.
One copy will show our comments and suggestions, and edited changes for your review. You will also receive another copy that has these edits and comments accepted as a final copy.
Job application selection criteria editing and professional comment service
You will receive an edited copy of your selection criteria showing our comments and suggestions, and edited changes for your review. You will also receive another copy that has these edits and comments accepted as a final copy.
We will provide comments and suggestions that:
- Ensure your responses to the selection criteria answer the question concisely and accurately;
- Demonstrate the criteria using your best experience and examples available;
- Are appropriate to the level of responsibility and context of the job position.
Download a sample
A sample of a resume and job selection criteria can be seen here &mdash before and after editing.
Rates
| Australian Public Service job level | Résumé development | Résumé editing & professional comment | Selection criteria editing & professional comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate / ASO 1-4 or equivalent Entry level; operational; supervisory level |
$70 | $45 | $100 |
| ASO 5-6 or equivalent Technical & supervisory levels |
$90 | $60 | $130 |
| EL1-2 or equivalent Middle management level |
$110 | $75 | $160 |
| SES or equivalent Executive level |
$150 | $100 | $220 |
Rates for résumés and job selection criteria are based on the level of responsibility/seniority of the job position. Please contact us if you do not recognise the levels that are listed, please contact us for more information. Payment is required before work is undertaken.
Any other work different to what is described above will require an individual quote and timeframe. Contact us for a quote or more information.
Payment options
Payment to Edit-Express can be made in two ways:
- PayPal — PayPal is a simple and secure way of paying with your credit card. You will need to have an account with PayPal to use this service. Accounts with PayPal are free and take about 5 minutes to arrange. Payment will be acknowledged within a few minutes.
- Direct debit — you can pay directly from your account to Edit-Express. You will receive details of where to pay when you choose this option. It is important that you email Edit-Express to confirm you have made payment via Direct Debit.
Turnaround times
This service will be completed within three working days of payment for your document. If this timeframe cannot be met, you will be contacted and informed before you pay.
More help for Australian Public Service job applications
Find more information from the Public Service and Merit Protection Commission about how to apply for Government jobs - Cracking the Code - http://www.apsc.gov.au/publications07/crackingthecode.htm
