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Mining | Resume + Cover Letter

Mining Operator to Permanent Role

Went from short-term shutdown work to a permanent operator role after a full resume rewrite.

  • Situation: They had strong site experience but the resume looked like a list of tasks and tickets.
  • Problem: Applications were being ignored because achievements and responsibilities were not clear.
  • What we changed: We rewrote their resume in plain language, highlighted production and safety outcomes, and tailored a cover letter to the target mine site.
  • Result: Interviewed within two weeks and accepted a permanent operator position.

Client feedback: "I stopped guessing what to write and finally got calls back."

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Trades | Resume

Heavy Diesel Fitter Landing Better Rosters

Updated resume helped secure interviews for higher-paying workshop and field service roles.

  • Situation: They had years of experience but no clear structure in the resume.
  • Problem: Recruiters could not quickly see breakdown work, fault finding, and fleet exposure.
  • What we changed: We built a clear role history, grouped technical strengths, and added practical examples of fast repairs and uptime support.
  • Result: Secured multiple interviews and moved into a better rostered role.

Client feedback: "It finally reads like the work I actually do every day."

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Construction | Resume + Cover Letter

Construction Supervisor Moving to Tier 1 Projects

Resume and cover letter update led to interviews on larger commercial projects.

  • Situation: They had led teams and subcontractors but their resume did not show project scale.
  • Problem: Hiring teams needed clear evidence of site leadership, scheduling, and delivery.
  • What we changed: We rewrote project summaries with team size, program responsibility, and delivery outcomes in simple terms.
  • Result: Shortlisted for two Tier 1 contractor roles and progressed to final interview.

Client feedback: "The new version made my experience easy to understand in seconds."

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Oil and Gas | Resume + LinkedIn

Oil and Gas Maintenance Tech Re-entering FIFO

Targeted rewrite helped them return to FIFO after time away from site.

  • Situation: They took a break from FIFO and struggled to explain transferable experience.
  • Problem: Their documents did not connect maintenance skills to current oil and gas job ads.
  • What we changed: We reframed maintenance experience around reliability, shutdown readiness, and permit-to-work compliance, then aligned LinkedIn to match.
  • Result: Got interviews for two FIFO maintenance roles and accepted one offer.

Client feedback: "This gave me confidence to apply again after being out of FIFO."

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Mining and Resources | Resume

Boilermaker Securing More Shutdown Work

Simple resume refresh improved response rate for shutdown and turnaround contracts.

  • Situation: They had done solid shutdown work but the resume was outdated and hard to scan.
  • Problem: Labour hire recruiters were missing core strengths and recent site history.
  • What we changed: We tightened the layout, listed recent shutdowns clearly, and moved key skills and tickets to the top.
  • Result: Started receiving more frequent calls from recruiters for upcoming shutdowns.

Client feedback: "I started getting callbacks straight after sending the new resume."

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Construction | Full Package

Civil Project Engineer Moving Up

New application documents helped move from support engineer to project engineer interviews.

  • Situation: They were doing higher-level work but still presenting themselves as junior.
  • Problem: Their resume undersold planning, stakeholder coordination, and delivery responsibility.
  • What we changed: We repositioned their experience to reflect ownership of packages, reporting, and site coordination outcomes.
  • Result: Reached final rounds for project engineer roles with stronger salary bands.

Client feedback: "The resume now matches the level I am already working at."

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Trades | Resume + Cover Letter

Trade Assistant Stepping Into Skilled Roles

Resume rewrite turned general labour experience into clear, role-relevant capability.

  • Situation: They had broad hands-on experience but no clear story for employers.
  • Problem: Applications looked too general and did not show readiness for more responsibility.
  • What we changed: We highlighted tools, site exposure, safety habits, and practical wins to show they were ready to step up.
  • Result: Secured interviews for higher-level TA and entry-skilled roles.

Client feedback: "I did not realise my experience could be presented this clearly."

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Mining Support | Resume + LinkedIn

FIFO Logistics Coordinator Breaking Through

Clear resume and LinkedIn update increased interview rate for site logistics positions.

  • Situation: They had coordinated people, freight, and rosters but the resume was too vague.
  • Problem: Hiring managers could not quickly see operational coordination experience.
  • What we changed: We rewrote the resume around scheduling, mobilisation, and stakeholder communication with practical examples.
  • Result: Moved from no responses to regular interview requests for FIFO support roles.

Client feedback: "It made my background easy for employers to understand."

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