Turn On, Tune In & Take

Part.

Elyssa Berney Manager, Graduate Programs

The Commonwealth Bank Graduate Show commbank.com.au/graduate

Writing a Winning

Resume

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Presentation Outline

About CommBank

An Overview

Resumes

Applications

The CommBank Programs

Key Dates

About CommBank

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About CommBank

Founded in 1901 we are Australias biggest bank employing over 52,000 people

25th on the 2014 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (Global 100) index.

We are truly international, servicing over 11 million customers in 12 countries

We are proud to be the number 1 bank in Australia for customer service satisfaction.

The most recognised brand in the Australian financial services industry.

Other award-winning brands within the Group include our wealth management business Colonial First State, our online broking service CommSec and Bankwest.

This makes us Australias leading provider of integrated financial services including retail banking, premium banking, business banking, institutional banking, funds management, superannuation, insurance, investment and

sharebroking products and services.

Resumes &

Applications

Your last, first impression

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Overview

First A reality check.

Graduate recruiters generally receive thousands of applications for each program.

This means they spend on average 2-3 minutes reading your application.

Applications that are not complete or not submitted on time will not be considered.

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So What Does CommBank Look For?

Dont skip class! Ensuring you have strong academic results is essential

Any job is a good job! Dont underestimate the value of the great skills you develop working in the retail or hospitality industry.

Get involved! Extra-curricular, volunteering & community activities show that you are a well-rounded person with diverse interests who can manage their time effectively.

These 3 key factors will demonstrate to us that you have strong communication skills, leadership ability & team-based experiences.

Well rounded candidates who can balance a variety of things But what does that mean?

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What employers really look for

Other attributes we want to see:

Communication skills Willingness to learn Innovative thinkers The motivation to work within their industry and company

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So What Does CommBank Look For?

We receive over 5,000 applications so how do

YOU stand out from the crowd?

Resumes

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How to structure your resume

Your resume is an important part of the application process and

should help the recruiter distinguish between you and the other

applicants.

Personal Details name, address, email, telephone and mobile

Education Details

dates attended and name of secondary school

and TAFE/College/university, entrance score/ATAR,

name of degree and major

Employment Details dates, name of employer, description of employer,

job title, responsibilities and achievements

University/Community/

Sporting involvement

details of involvement in university, social,

community life.

Additional skills proficiency in computer packages, languages etc

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Resumes

2 pages Dont try to be fancy! Your resume is your

one and only first impression

No photographs! We arent looking for the next star of Neighbours!

Any job is a good job! Dont underestimate the value of the great skills you develop working in the retail or hospitality industry.

Recent & relevant. Only go back 3 years. Include your Major as well as your

GPA/WAM. This is essential!

Bullet points are a great way of highlighting your skills and achievements

Resume Top Tips!

Applications

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Applications

Commonwealth Bank of Australia / Presentation Title / Confidential

Research is critical- how do your skills/interests match what were looking for?

Show us your passion- why do you want to work in this industry/company/role?

Remember- the graduate recruiter probably wrote the website information!!!

Give a little! Dont just tell us what we can do for you, you have to provide something in return

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Applications

Its not Facebook! Dont use abbreviation & jargon- it looks lazy and unprofessional.

Check, check and then... Check again! Keep it Honest! We will find out! Extra-curricular, volunteering &

community activities. They show that you are a well-rounded person with diverse interests, who can manage their time effectively.

Application Top Tips!

And Remember

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Applications

We write the website content!!!

The CommBank Programs

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CommBanks Business Units

IB&M- INSTITUTIONAL BANKING & MARKETS RAB- REGIONAL & AGRIBUSINESS

RBS- RETAIL BANKING SERVICES RM- RISK MANAGEMENT

FS- FINANCIAL SERVICES ES- ENTERPRISE SERVICES

LBB- LOCAL BUSINESS BANKING GAM- GLOBAL ASSETT MANAGEMENT

HR- HUMAN RESOURCES CFS- COLONIAL FIRST STATE

COMMINSURE MARKETING & DIGITAL CHANNELS

Regardless of where you work within CommBank, your initiative, talent and energy all contributes to the impact that our work can make.

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The Summer Intern Program

A 10 week program giving you a taste of working within Australias best bank.

Learn from experienced professionals and gain invaluable work experience

Team up with a graduate buddy for advice and insight into the Group and the Graduate Program.

Participate in soft skills development sessions, Blogs & InstaGrad.

Enjoy networking opportunities and social events to help you start building relationships across the Group

Opportunity to transition early in to the CommBank Graduate Program

The chance to become the CommBank/UN Women Australia Youth Delegate and represent young Australian Women overseas at the annual UN global commission.

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The Graduate Program

You could be CommBanks Future Leaders.

This program is designed to help you realise that potential.

Award Winning - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Top Graduate Employer in the Commercial and Retail Banking sector by Australian Association of Graduate Employers (A.A.G.E)

Our program features:

Graduate Development Program throughout your first year, run in parallel to business unit-specific training and development throughout your program.

Access to Senior Management.

Ongoing support - Mentoring and Buddy Programs.

Networking opportunities.

Volunteering opportunities to make a difference within the community.

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Application Process

Online Application

Online Assessment

Telephone Interview

Assessment Day

Offer

Process Date

Graduate Program

Applications

February 24th 2014 28th March 2014

Summer Intern Program

Applications

Early July - Early August 2014 (TBC)

commbank.com.au/graduate

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/commbank

Facebook.com/comm

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Blog.commbank.com.au

Stay up to date on our graduate and summer

intern opportunities at:

commbank.com.au/graduate