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ELISA GILMORE
DIRECTOR, SUCCESSFUL RESUMES CAIRNS, QUEENSLAND

elisa@successfulresumes.com.au    0458 999 120   

Successful Resumes Cairns has been supporting local jobseekers get the job they want since 2010. Managed by Elisa Gilmore, Successful Resume Cairns works one on one with clients in North Queensland, including Townsville, Mt Isa, Cairns, the Cape, Torres Strait, the Atherton Tableland and everywhere in between.

We use our expert writing skills to write job applications that get results. We take the time to get to know you so we can craft resumes, cover letters and selection criteria that capture your unique experience and prepare you for your next job opportunity.

Our resumes writers are locals and understand the North Queensland jobs market. We know what employers are looking for and how to present your work experience to demonstrate why you are the right person for the job.

We have written resumes for clients across a range of industries including administration, mining, oil and gas, construction, education, health, trades, aviation and aged care. We are very familiar with writing selection criteria for Queensland Government jobs and through our partnership with Nurses Professional Association of Queensland, we are a preferred supplier for writing nursing resumes in Queensland.

Regardless of your experience level or  industry, Elisa and her team have the skills, knowledge and experience required to create professional, tailored resumes which speak directly to employer expectations.

How we work with you

Our process is tailored to your individual needs but often looks similar to this.

1

CAREER REFLECTION

We’ll email prompts to help you prepare for our meeting. They’ll help you think about your previous roles and the achievements you had. 

2

DISCOVERY SESSION

We’ll meet face to face or on Zoom to find out more about the unique skills, personal attributes and experience that you bring to the table. 

3

DOCUMENT DEVELOPMENT

We use information gathered in our chat and industry insight to create the first draft of your new resume. 

4

REVIEW & EDITING

Together we’ll refine the document until you feel confident it reflects you in the best way possible.

5

MARKET READY

You start applying for your targetted roles and land an interview!

Services we offer

PROFESSIONAL RESUMES

Simple, clear, professional resumes designed by humans for humans.

COVER LETTERS

Tailored, targeted letters that help readers know why you’re a good fit for the role.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Specific, situational career stories to demonstrate your skills.

MINING, FIFO & TRADE RESUMES

Industry specific resumes to grow your career in competitive environments

GOVERNMENT APPLICATIONS

Selection criteria and pitch documents that tell your career story in a compelling way.

LINKEDIN PROFILES

Profiles designed to bring opportunities to you.

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The Successful Resumes difference

At Successful Resumes, it’s all about celebrating you. For over 30 years, we’ve helped job seekers across Australia shine by crafting resumes that reflect their unique stories. Here in Cairns and North Queensland, Elisa brings her warm, sunny personality and expertise to guide you through the process with care and understanding.

What makes us different? We don’t rely on generic templates or artificial intelligence, and we’ll never outsource your work overseas. Every resume is thoughtfully written by Elisa herself, ensuring it’s personal, professional, and tailored to highlight your strengths. She uses the latest tools to make sure your resume passes today’s hiring systems while staying true to your voice.

Whether you’re looking for a role close to home or aiming for something further afield, Elisa knows how to showcase your skills and experience to make your application stand out.

As one of Australia’s most trusted resume writing services, we’re here to help you feel confident, empowered, and ready to take the next step in your career. When you work with Elisa, you’re not just getting a resume, you’re gaining a dedicated partner in your journey toward success.

What you can expect from us

  • Free Consultation: Take the first step with a no-cost consultation. Elisa can make a convenient time to have a chat about your career goals, aspirations, and how we can help acheive your career goals.

  • In-depth Review & Collaboration: We don’t just rewrite resumes; after decades of experience, we have a knack for analysing your existing resume, understanding what makes you special, and creating a powerful document that tells your story.

  • ATS-Optimised for Maximum Visability: Our resumes are keyword-rich and strategically formatted to make sure that they are successful in Applicant Tracking Systems.

  • Winning Cover Letter & LinkedIn Profile: A strong online presence can make all the difference, and Elisa will help you stand out from the crowd with expertly written, job-specific cover letters.

  • Unlimited Revisions: We’re want you to love your new resume. That’s why we offer unlimited revisions until you feel it represents you.

What our clients say

The service we received from Elisa is second to none. Great service, easy to talk to via Email and a fantastic result.  Highly recommended!  Very prompt and professional!

I have been thoroughly impressed with the quality and well put together Resume document that Elisa of ‘Successful Résumés’ has compiled for me. The resume has given me the confidence to go forward with my aspirations to get a permanent management position within my organisation, and am positive I can show myself to be the person described in the words put together as I am that person, I was just not able to express them as eloquently as Elisa has.

From the discussion over the phone (as I am across country from Elisa), where I was made to feel relaxed and that Elisa was listening to my words to get the best of who I was through her questioning, to the subsequent emails and the final product I couldn’t be happier.

From those whom looked over my application said they believed my resume was extremely professional and that they were impressed with what they saw.

Thank you for all the effort and assistance you provided throughout my application process. The resume and advice you provided gave me confidence in my application and I was able to focus on ensuring that I was able to meet all of the other requirements placed upon me.

Thanks Elisa! I am proud and happy to announce that I was successful in my application and have been appointed Fire Lieutenant at my station.

OMG! That’s great, perfect even.

Thank you so much, I really thought I was going to be a hard turd to polish but you have made it so sparkly I need to wear sunglasses to read it.

You’re amazing, thanks again.

The service was very professional and efficient. Elisa was able to clearly articulate my strengths and expertise in such an innovative way. The design of the resume was eye catching and the layout was very effective

Tracy

I am very happy with the service and professionalism you displayed whilst preparing my resume. Whilst I haven’t physically met you, your bubbly personality certainly came through on the phone and through emails. You were able to find solutions where others couldn’t. I am very happy with the resulting resume and look forward to putting it to the test!

Tony

I knew I had the qualifications and the necessary experience to pursue further challenges in my career. What I did not have was the skill to write up a resume, that would skillfully summarize my experiences, and make me feel confident to prospect for employment anywhere in the world. I even tried the internet for tips but was not satisfied with the outcome. Successful Resumes assisted me to realize my potential and gave me the confidence to seek employment world over. I am now proudly submitting my resume to employment agencies that are seeking applicants with my qualifications and experiences.

Justus Rapula, Lae, Papua New Guinea

Having decided to change career direction and move into an area I had very little experience in, I was fortunate enough to be given Elisa’s email address by a friend. Writing positive things about yourself can be quite daunting! However, Elisa obviously enjoys a challenge and within a couple of days, I received a draft of my FABULOUS resume in my inbox. Elisa’s understanding of the English language is quite exceptional. Bare in mind, I was wanting to have a complete career change, so this task was a challenge. To Elisa, Thankyou! Thankyou! Thankyou! I can say honestly and sincerely, that I will recommend your talents to everyone I know.

Suzanne Davies

Just wanted to share the great news with you – I’ve been offered an interview for the Tour Manager position only two days after submitting my application and applications haven’t even yet closed!! Many many thanks for drafting my resume and cover letter for me. You are truly fabulous and excellent at what you do!!!

S. Dudley

Your story, beautifully told.
Your skills, powerfully showcased.

We have helped clients in the following industries grow their careers

FIFO / Mining

Building, Construction

Carpenters, Plumbers

Boilermakers, and Electricians

Retail

Engineering Services

Electrical

Hospitality

Health and Nursing

Government and Defence

NGO and Human Services

Creative Industries

Manufacturing

Logistics, Transport / Export Import

Science and Technology

Sports and Recreation

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