First Step Work Ready Resumes
Apprenticeships & Traineeships · NSW

Get your first step onto the tools sorted.

Resumes, cover letters and interview prep targeting individuals seeking to build a career in any trade, apprenticeship or entry-level role — construction, local government, hospitality, retail and more.

Who this is for

Built for people just starting out

If you're chasing your first apprenticeship, traineeship, or entry-level role and don't know where to start — this is for you.

Construction Civil Any trade or apprenticeship Local government Hospitality Retail Other entry-level & casual roles
Services & pricing

Straightforward pricing, no surprises

Pick a single service or take the package and save.

First Step Rate — for unemployed job seekers, school leavers, apprentices, trainees, first-job applicants and people with limited work history. No proof needed.
Standard Rate — for currently employed workers, qualified tradespeople, established work histories and career changes.
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Tailored resume

A resume written to get you noticed for apprenticeship and entry-level applications.

$80 / $140
02

Tailored cover letter

A cover letter matched to the job you're applying for.

$35 / $60
03

Interview preparation guide

A plain-English prep sheet so you know what to expect and what to say.

$20 / $40
04

Complete package

Resume + cover letter + interview preparation guide, done together.

$120 / $200
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Add-ons

Printed colour copies in plastic sleeves $5. Local delivery $10. Urgent or other agreed work quoted separately.

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Prices shown as First Step Rate / Standard Rate. No GST is charged.

How it works

Three steps, start to finish

1

Send an enquiry

Fill in the form below with what you're after and a bit about you.

2

Fill in the questionnaire

You'll get a short questionnaire back so we can capture your experience properly. There's a version for 18 and over, and one for under 18 with parent/guardian consent built in.

3

Get your documents

Your resume, cover letter and/or interview prep guide, within 1 week of your signed agreement, completed questionnaire and deposit.

Why I do this

A bit about me

Jed Partridge, First Step Work Ready Resumes Jed Partridge

I wasn't always great at knowing what employers were actually looking for. I went to interview after interview and missed out more times than I'd like to admit. By the time I finally landed an apprenticeship, I was a mature-aged apprentice — years behind where I probably could've been.

It wasn't until I was working in local government that a HR rep introduced me to the STAR method during training. Digging into it properly changed the way I saw job applications completely. It's not a magic trick, but it's about as close to foolproof as you'll get for putting yourself in front of an employer the right way.

I can't get you the job. I can't promise you an interview. But I can make sure your application gets you noticed — right at the top of the pile, not buried at the bottom.

Payments

Making a payment

Card details are handled securely by Square; I never see them.

Starting out?

Choose your services and pay the $30 deposit to get going. Your questionnaire comes next.

Start my order

Documents ready?

Pay the balance on an order you've already started. Your deposit comes off automatically.

Pay my balance

Not sure where you're up to? Send an enquiry and I'll let you know.

FAQ

Common questions

How do I pay the rest once my documents are ready?

I'll send you a link when they're done — tap it, and you're straight there. Or head to the payments section and tap "Pay my balance". Either way, you just enter the same email you used for your deposit and your order comes up with the amount owing. Your $30 is already taken off, so what you see is what you pay.

Why do I pay a deposit before you start?

The $30 deposit is what books your spot and lets me start work. It's a small amount on purpose — enough that I know you're serious, small enough that you're not handing over a big sum to someone you haven't worked with yet. It comes straight off your final total, so it isn't an extra charge. You only pay the rest once your documents are ready and you've seen what you're getting.

Do you use AI to help write my resume or cover letter?

I use AI as a tool, not to do the job for me. Everything's built from your own answers in the questionnaire, and I check and edit it all myself before it goes near you. You get a say in how your info is used too — no AI, AI with your name taken out, or AI once I've explained it to you. That's part of your customer agreement.

What's the difference between an AI-written resume and one from First Step?

A resume straight out of an AI tool usually reads pretty generic, and sometimes has stuff on it that isn't even true. Mine come from what you actually tell me — your real work, tickets, licences and experience, written plainly and aimed at the exact job you're going for. Nothing's made up, and I read over every line myself before you get it.

Same question but for the cover letter?

An AI cover letter on its own tends to be filler that could go with any job. Yours is written for the actual role and company you're applying to, based on what you tell me about why you want it and what you bring.

What's in the interview preparation guide?

A plain-English document built off your answers — what to expect walking into an entry-level or apprenticeship interview, how to talk about your experience even if it's not much, and how to handle whatever it is you told me worries you.

How long does it take?

First draft within a week, once I've got your signed agreement, your completed questionnaire, and your deposit or payment.

How does payment work?

You choose your services and pay a $30 non-refundable deposit up front. That's what gets your spot booked and the work started. Once your documents are ready, you pay the balance — and the $30 comes off it automatically, so you never pay it twice. Everything's agreed with you on the customer agreement first, so there's no surprises.

Can I get changes made if something's not right?

Yep — two rounds of changes if you ask within 7 days of your first draft. If I've made a mistake, fixing it is always free.

Do you guarantee I'll get an interview or the job?

No — I can't promise you an interview, a job offer, or that an employer will even get back to you. That's out of my hands. What I can promise is a resume, cover letter and interview prep that actually puts you forward properly.

Do you have a Working with Children Check?

Yes — I hold a current paid Working with Children Check, since some customers are under 18. Happy to show it if you'd like to see it.

Get started

Send an enquiry

Tell us what you need and we'll be in touch to get things moving.

We'll reply by email, usually within a couple of days.

Tapping "Send enquiry" sends this straight to us — no email app needed on your end.