Professionally Written Resumes and Job Applications for the Gold Coast

DEE BENDO

DIRECTOR, SUCCESSFUL RESUMES GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND

With over 15 years’ experience in human resources, elite executive search, talent acquisition, profiling and career counselling, Dee has provided advice and support to individuals and leadership teams across multiple industries.
As a respectful listener, Dee possesses an outstanding ability to capture your qualities and reflect them in a strategically written resume that creates a robust and impactful value proposition that will engage potential employers and selection panels. Dee also works with clients to deliver cover letters, personal branding, LinkedIn profiles, interview coaching, corporate biographies, government applications and selection criteria responses.
Complemented by tertiary qualifications in Behavioural Science – Psychology and Business – HRM, Dee’s knowledge of today’s employment market, prolific communication and unique people skills allows her to build expert and authentic resumes for candidates in any industry including: C-Level executives, senior managers within both private and government sectors [local, state and federal], next-generation leaders, specialists, graduates, school leavers and junior professionals

How we work with you

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

CAREER REFLECTION

We will email prompts to help you prepare for our meeting. These prompts will help you think about your previous roles and your achievements.

DISCOVERY SESSION

To find out more about the unique skills, personal attributes and experience that you bring to the table, we will meet face to face (or online via Zoom/Teams).

DOCUMENT DEVELOPMENT

To create the first draft of your new resume we will use information gathered in our chat, together with industry insights.

REVIEW & EDITING

Together we will refine the document until you are confident that it reflects you accurately and individually.

MARKET READY

The final step is for you to start applying for your targeted 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.

GOVERNMENT APPLICATIONS

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

JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES

Specific, situational career stories to demonstrate your key competencies.

LINKEDIN PROFILES

Profiles designed to bring opportunities to you.

Contact us to find out more

Ready to find out if we’re the right fit for you? Use our contact form below to find out more about our process.

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The Successful Resumes difference

At Successful Resumes Brisbane, it’s not just about writing resumes, it’s about bringing your career story to life. We’ve been writing resumes since 1992 and have earned a reputation as one of Australia’s most trusted and respected resume services. What sets Dee apart is her genuine commitment to helping you succeed in today’s competitive job market.

Dee’s HR expertise ensures a personalised and highly relevant approach. She doesn’t use generic templates, artificial intelligence, or outsource work overseas. Every resume is thoughtfully crafted by Dee and her team, to relfect your skills, personality, and career aspirations.

Whether you’re chasing opportunities in Brisbane’s thriving job market or aiming for a role in Australia or the world, Dee knows how to tailor your resume and job application to stand out. She’s here to help you showcase your unique value and secure the interviews you deserve.

At Successful Resumes Brisbane, we’re all about authenticity and empowerment. When you work with Dee, you’re not just getting a polished resume, you’re working with a dedicated career expert who’s invested in your success. Let’s create a resume that opens doors and sets you on the path to achieving your career goals.

What you can expect from us

What our clients say

Wow! This is absolutely amazing Dee! Thank you for creating such powerful documents for both my son and I. We are both very proud of our resumes and have received excellent feedback already.
Pharmacist and Construction Worker
You gave me the best resume that I have ever had. Your brilliant resume truly reflects who I am but I could never present it so well. It boosted my confidence and you made me believe in my abilities. I have told everyone about you and will continue to do so because you made a huge difference to me and my career! I have successfully secured my dream job and cannot thank you enough not only for my resume but for your professionalism, guidance and availability whenever I need your advice.
Solicitor
Just wanted to thank you for resurrecting a tired old resume and giving me a strong stepping point for my new future. Your knowledge of the current recruitment industry is impeccable, and you need to be commended on that. You are a true professional, and you have an amazing insight into people and are open and honest in doing so. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude for your motivation and guidance, which was very appreciative for me, given that I have not applied for a job in several years, regardless of having worked since I was in my teens.
Business Owner – Hospitality
I was just told I was successful in obtaining a senior management role in Government. Thank you for your excellent resume writing services – you gave me a CV that was highly professional and tailored to the role. I was very impressed with your knowledge of the government sector and how you highlighted my skills, experience and achievements, to give me the best possible chance of standing out and ultimately ‘landing’ the job. Going through this process with you has really helped me uncover my unique accomplishments and achievements. This has been a great investment and I would, and have done so already, highly recommend your service.
Senior Manager – Government Sector
Dee Bendo is a talented coach, resume writer and LinkedIn guru – She made me realise how significant all my professional achievements are and seeing it presented in a professionally designed document made me feel even more comfortable approaching any employer. Dee is engaging and easy to work with because she is such a professional with expertise in the HR and Coaching arena. She went above and beyond to support me achieve my next career step. Working with her has been a great opportunity to grow professionally as her knowledge of the industry is far-reaching especially in interview skills, networking and negotiations. Thank you Dee!!!
Change Management Executive
“I couldn’t more highly recommend Dee who did my resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile. She is professional and very good at what she does. I have had comments from employers that I have gone for interviews for about how professional and good my resume is. She has great interpersonal skills and asks a lot of questions to ensure your resume reflects your experience. She also provided me with many interview tips which were very useful.” Lawyer / Finance Investigator “I needed a Resume to be built from scratch. Dee guided me through the process and delivered an amazing Resume. I was truly surprised at how well it was presented. Dee went the extra mile and found a position that I could apply for and helped me with the process. I have now secured a position that I am passionate about. Dee is great to work with and always has your best interests at heart.” Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor “After spending nearly 10 years as a self-employed builder, I found myself looking at making a career change. I realised that I should look at getting professional help updating my resume and cover letter. After contacting a few organisations who claimed to be resume professionals, with very few calling me back, I found Dee. I’m extremely happy with the outcome of my newly updated resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile. Dee was professional, prompt and very skilled in all facets of the process. I will be using Dee for all job applications from here on, and can strongly recommend her…thanks Dee! ” LD, Builder “I was simply stunned at the quality of the cover letter which got me a leg in the door for a career change position I was considering, in addition to the amazing resume you had also already prepared for me. Not only that, Dee went above and beyond and provided me with invaluable interview advice on what to expect and what this type of employer will be looking for which helped me prepare for the interview. Fantastic service I would recommend to anyone.” JM, Banking Executive Wow! This is absolutely amazing Dee! Thank you for creating such powerful documents for both my son and I. We are both very proud of our resumes and have received excellent feedback already. Pharmacist and Construction Worker You gave me the best resume that I have ever had. Your brilliant resume truly reflects who I am but I could never present it so well. It boosted my confidence and you made me believe in my abilities. I have told everyone about you and will continue to do so because you made a huge difference to me and my career! I have successfully secured my dream job and cannot thank you enough not only for my resume but for your professionalism, guidance and availability whenever I need your advice. Solicitor Just wanted to thank you for resurrecting a tired old resume and giving me a strong stepping point for my new future. Your knowledge of the current recruitment industry is impeccable, and you need to be commended on that. You are a true professional, and you have an amazing insight into people and are open and honest in doing so. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude for your motivation and guidance, which was very appreciative for me, given that I have not applied for a job in several years, regardless of having worked since I was in my teens. Business Owner – Hospitality I was just told I was successful in obtaining a senior management role in Government. Thank you for your excellent resume writing services – you gave me a CV that was highly professional and tailored to the role. I was very impressed with your knowledge of the government sector and how you highlighted my skills, experience and achievements, to give me the best possible chance of standing out and ultimately ‘landing’ the job. Going through this process with you has really helped me uncover my unique accomplishments and achievements. This has been a great investment and I would, and have done so already, highly recommend your service. Senior Manager – Government Sector Dee Bendo is a talented coach, resume writer and LinkedIn guru – She made me realise how significant all my professional achievements are and seeing it presented in a professionally designed document made me feel even more comfortable approaching any employer. Dee is engaging and easy to work with because she is such a professional with expertise in the HR and Coaching arena. She went above and beyond to support me achieve my next career step. Working with her has been a great opportunity to grow professionally as her knowledge of the industry is far-reaching especially in interview skills, networking and negotiations. Thank you Dee!!! Change Management Executive Thank you, thank you, and thank you! I have successfully secured a place with Metro South. The feedback I received from the panel members was great; they have never seen a resume like mine! I felt so proud of it – all thanks to you Dee! All my friends will contact you soon!
Graduate Nurse
Dee is engaging and easy to work with because she is such a professional with expertise in the HR and Coaching arena. She continually goes above and beyond to guide and assist her clients with their next career step. Working with her has been a great opportunity to grow professionally as her knowledge of the industry is far-reaching especially in interview skills, networking and negotiations. I highly recommend Dee Bendo to anyone!!! Thank you Dee!!!
Organisational Design and Transformation Specialist
Dee Bendo is the best in her class – I hired Dee to design my resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile. Dee is a very talented coach, resume writer and LinkedIn guru. She understands the importance of fully utilizing both paper and online personal branding strategies, which can send a clear, consistent message about who you really are and what your true qualities are. She took the time to find out about my career goals and utilized that information to chart a clear pathway to achieve the desired goal. She made me realise how significant all my professional achievements are and seeing it all presented in a professionally designed document made me feel even more comfortable approaching any employer. Working with her has been a fantastic experience!
“I couldn’t more highly recommend Dee who did my resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile. She is professional and very good at what she does. I have had comments from employers that I have gone for interviews for about how professional and good my resume is. She has great interpersonal skills and asks a lot of questions to ensure your resume reflects your experience. She also provided me with many interview tips which were very useful.” Lawyer / Finance Investigator

Every great opportunity begins with a well-told story. Let’s write yours.

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