Are you looking at becoming a Public Relations Officer? They work with the media to build and manage relationships between organisations and the public. They keep the public informed on who their client is by creating the brand, responding to enquiries from the public and media and organising interviews. They communicate with the public, clients and other stakeholders to maintain the reputation of an organisation. Public Relations Officers manage events, conferences, open days or functions. They supervise the preparation and creation of visual, audio and electronic materials for organisations. The role may also include strategic planning and research in to public perception and competition.

Currently, there are only 57 positions for a Public Relations Officer across Australia with a common salary of $65K per year. While it is an extremely competitive role to get into, The Perfect Resume team has helped others to land an interview in the Marketing & Communications industry. We believe we can increase your chances with our resume writing services also!

To apply for a Public Relations Officer position, your resume will need to prove to recruiters and prospective employers that you will have the following transferable skills:

• Managing enquiries from the public, media and other stakeholders.
• Maintaining the organisation's reputation by creating crisis management plans.
• Organising and hosting special events such as exhibitions or open days.
• Writing speeches and preparing visual aids for presentations or interviews.
• Planning and preparing online or printed materials for print, digital or social media.
• Building brand identity and public awareness of an organisation.
• Liaising with management on communication issues and strategies.
• Updating, coordinating and monitoring content and activity on social media platforms.

Due to the high volume of applications for a Public Relations Officer received every year, qualifications that would increase your chances of landing an interview include a Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication (BSB42415), a diploma-level qualification such as a Diploma of Marketing and Communication (BSB52415), bachelor-level qualification such as the Bachelor of Media and Communication With a Major in Public Relations or a Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations).

The Perfect Resume Services

When applying for a Public Relations Officer position, your resume needs to tell a story about your skills, expertise, talents and passions and in a highly competitive job market, standing out matters!  

The team of professional resume writers at The Perfect Resume are skilled in writing resumes for Public Relations Officers and have proven success in helping people land interviews and the job they want! We offer all job seekers a free resume review, ATS Scan, guides and templates and genuinely care about your career outcomes, partnering with you on your job search journey, following up and providing ongoing support. Your Professional Resume Writer will not let you feel like you are on your own!

RESUME WRITING

Would you like an updated resume that is ATS compliant and engaging to read? By adding your personality to your resume, coupled with an eye-catching, modern, concise design, an employer gets a better sense of who you are as a person as opposed to just reading words on a page. We even apply psychology techniques to make you stand out and eliminate biases, including culture, over/under-qualified and age.

COVER LETTERS

A tailored cover letter introduces you to the hiring manager formally while increasing your chance of landing an interview by 40%. It a brief one-page opening that we align the responsibilities of the job to your experiences to show that you are the best candidate for the position.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Many government positions, universities and large corporate entities have a high demand for positions. To reduce the number of candidates applying for a role, employers request selection criteria to be addressed. The selection criteria document is in addition to a tailored cover letter and put simply, it is a listing of desirable and essential knowledge, skills and attitudes that an organisation requires the successful candidate to possess.

Are you applying for a job that needs selection criteria addressed? Make no mistake; this is a critical part of your job application that you need to get right. Using the STAR technique, we work together and address each criteria specifically, aligning to the hiring managers expectations.

LINKEDIN PROFILE

LinkedIn is widely used by recruiters to screen potential candidates. There is an art to making sure recruiters can find you on LinkedIn. We optimise LinkedIn profiles to have maximum engagement, ensuring that you have a keyword optimised professional profile, so you are ready to start networking.

INTERVIEW PREPARATION

Going to an interview can be a daunting experience. You are under the spotlight in front of a panel of strangers, do most of the talking for a long time, expected to answer questions that you have not prepared for or even feel relevant. By looking at the position description, we create a list of potential, experience-based questions. This allows you to have a collection of examples ready to demonstrate your skills and expertise quickly. We also eliminate any anxieties you may have, discussing the desired appearance, body language, and how to impress the panel.

CAREER COUNSELLING

Career counselling can range from getting that promotion, supporting you through redundancy, changing your career or even just some help with your current role. This is a tailored experience unique to you. We look at your career history, identify what you have enjoyed and disliked then set goals, guiding you on a pathway to a future that you can enjoy. We can also investigate the barriers getting in between you and where you want to be.

The Perfect Resume Writing Service

To ensure your resume is applicant tracking system compliant while still being eye-catching for the final read, we get a snapshot of your experience, achievements and personal strengths to tailor your resume based on the jobs you are going for. Your Professional Resume Writer will also conduct industry research to pitch your resume at the correct level to ensure your content is relevant then deliver your completed resume in both a Microsoft Word document and a PDF, ready for you to hit apply!

Resume Writing Packages Available

At The Perfect Resume, we value transparency, therefore our prices are available upfront. While you can purchase each service separately, our packages below offer great value for money.

Add on career services

• Cover Letters
• LinkedIn Updates
• Interview Preparation
• Career Counselling
• Selection Criteria
• Resume Redesign
• Return customer resume updates

If you know you need the help, click on the service you would like from the drop-down boxes below. If you're not sure, email your resume to info@theperfectresume.com.au. We will review it for you for free, provide some feedback, and recommend the packages that suit you.