How to Construct a Dynamite Resume

How to Construct a Dynamite Resume

The UMan Candidate Guide to Crafting a Resume That Gets You Hired

Why This Matters

If you're applying for a role in Electronic Security, Fire, Audio Visual, or HVAC/R, there's one brutal truth you need to know:

Hiring Managers don’t read resumes — they scan them.

Most of the time, they’re juggling projects, quoting new jobs, fixing mistakes left by the last hire… and yes, still expected to recruit. If you want to stand out, you need to make their job easier — not harder.

So your resume should answer one question clearly:

“Is this person worth calling?”

❌ Common Resume Myths (That Kill Your Chances)

  1. “I need a fancy design.”
    ❌ No — you need clarity, not glitter. Skip the graphics. Skip the gimmicks.

  2. “More detail = more impact.”
    ❌ No — irrelevant info just makes it harder to see what you’re actually good at.

  3. “I should list all my hobbies to sound interesting.”
    ❌ No — you’re applying for a job, not Tinder.

  4. “If I talk myself up, I’ll stand out.”
    ❌ No — vague statements like “Hard-working and passionate” are meaningless without proof. Focus on results.

✅ The Purpose of a Resume

It’s not to get you the job.

The purpose of your resume is to get you the interview.
That’s it.

So strip it back to what matters — and prove you can do the job before they even pick up the phone.

🔧 What to Include: The UMan Resume Structure

  1. Contact Details

    • Name, mobile, email, suburb

    • LinkedIn profile (optional)

  2. Quick Intro (2–3 lines)

    “I’ve worked in the Fire and Security industry for 6 years, progressing from installer to project lead. I specialise in large-scale commercial and education sites.”

  3. Equipment/Technology Skills

    • List systems you’ve worked with and your competency level

    • Use UMan’s “Tech Skills Register” template for clarity (ask us)

  4. Licences and Qualifications

    • Security Licence, Cabling Registration, White Card, CPR/First Aid, etc.

  5. Employment History (Most recent first)
    For each role, list:

    • Dates

    • Company

    • Job Title

    • Key responsibilities (bullet points — not essays)

  6. Results Achieved (Your secret weapon)
    This is where you prove your impact. For each standout achievement:

    • What was the challenge?

    • What did you do?

    • What was the result?

    “Commissioned a 200-door integrated access control system and 150-camera network — delivered on time with zero post-installation issues.”

  7. References

    • Just write: “Available on request.”

    • We’ll handle this when it matters.

🔑 10 Resume Keys — The UMan Checklist

# What to Do Why It Matters
1 Use job titles that clearly describe your role Avoid confusion or assumptions
2 Be precise with dates & employers Managers hate guesswork
3 Include rare skills Stand out in a sea of sameness
4 Focus on relevant roles Prioritise what helps you win this job
5 Remove personal fluff You’re not being hired for your hobbies
6 Be specific Vague = weak. Specific = powerful.
7 Keep it 2–3 pages max Long = lazy. Short and clear = impressive.
8 Spellcheck everything Sloppy writing = sloppy work
9 Make it skimmable Short bullets > long paragraphs
10 Simple layout only No one hires based on fancy fonts

🧠 What Makes a Resume Work? PROOF.

Anyone can claim “excellent Concept 4000 skills.”
But here’s how you prove it:

“5 years’ experience on Concept 3000/4000. Regularly called to resolve complex faults where the primary tech couldn’t solve the issue.”

That’s verifiable. That’s impactful.

Every time you make a claim, ask yourself:
“Can I back this up with a result?”

🛑 Avoid These Resume Mistakes

  • Salary expectations: Leave it out — that conversation comes later.

  • Photos, samples, blueprints: Save them for the interview.

  • Unverified personal info: No one needs your bowling average.

  • Long “objective” statements: Skip the fluff. Show your value.

💡 Final Thought

Resumes don’t get you hired — achievements do.
Show the hiring manager that you're not just another tech — you're a results-proven professional ready to deliver from day one.

And remember, if you need help structuring your resume the UMan way — just ask. We’ve built hundreds of high-impact CVs for candidates like you, and we know what works.