IT & Technology

Recruiters screening technology applications look for one thing first: proof that you can do the work described. This category holds IT and technology roles in Australia and New Zealand, and the advice below applies to nearly all of them.

Roles range across software engineering, application development, data engineering, artificial intelligence and machine learning, software testing, infrastructure, network administration, technical support and information security. Each listing names the tools involved, whether that is a programming language, a cloud platform, a database or a monitoring suite.

To stand out, mirror the language of the ad. If it asks for a particular framework, show where you used it and what the result was. Link a code repository or portfolio when you have one, mention certifications that relate to the stack, and trim the CV to the experience that matters for this vacancy. Hiring teams also weigh communication, since engineers explain technical choices to non-technical colleagues. A short, specific cover note beats a long generic one.