Helpful CV and interview techniques

Our top tips for writing your CV and preparing for your interview.

Before you submit your application

Help with your CV (PDF 140KB)

Help with your Interview (PDF 544KB)

Transferable skills and changing industries

Many Australians have suddenly found themselves looking for work, and perhaps even a new career in a new industry. Recognising and highlighting your transferable skills will help you position yourself with a prospective employer. Chief Mental Health Officer Dave Burroughs shares his insights to help you move forward, and how to identify your transferable skills.

Identifying your strengths

Uncovering and understanding your character strengths is a powerful tool in your job search. Our Chief Mental Health Officer Dave Burroughs offers techniques and advice to help you identify yours, and how to use them.

Master your CV

Feeling confident about your CV is key to getting your job search off the ground. Hear from our recruitment expert Thao to learn how to get your CV into shape.

Staying connected from afar

How to connect with companies, recruiters and hiring managers when  coffee catch-ups and networking events are off the table? Our recruitment expert Thao shares tips and techniques for how to stay informed and connected during your job-search.

Submitting your application

Help with your application

Interview nerves? Not sure what to discuss with a recruiter? Westpac Group's Talent Acquisition specialist Karlie Neale offers insights and advice for how to set yourself up for success when applying for a role with us.

Completing your service assessment

All Westpac Group candidates undertake our service orientation assessment. Learn more about it, and understand how to perform at your best from our recruitment expert Natalie.

Preparing for the interview

Getting the video interview right

With more of us working from home, video interviews are becoming the new norm. Our recruitment expert Rose shares tips and techniques for getting it right, and how to make a great impression.

How to nail your behavioural interview

Help overcome interview nerves and learn how to nail your interview with a little bit of preparation. Our recruitment expert Rose breaks down the technique and structure to help set you up for success.

After the interview

Reference and Background checks at Westpac Group

Reference and background checks are critically important steps in our recruitment process. Natalie tells us why and shares her top tips to make your experience as simple as possible.