First Step Work Ready Resumes
Apprenticeships & Traineeships · NSW

Get your first step onto the tools sorted.

Resumes, cover letters and interview prep built for people going for apprenticeships and entry-level jobs — construction, carpentry, landscaping, local government, hospitality, retail and other entry-level roles.

Job Ticket · Package Deal

  • Résumé$80 / $140
  • Cover letter$35 / $60
  • Interview prep$20 / $40
$120 / $200
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 Carpentry Landscaping 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.
01

Tailored résumé

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

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

$120 / $200
05

Add-ons

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

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.

3

Get your documents

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

FAQ

Common questions

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

I use AI as a drafting tool, not as the whole job. Every document is built from your own answers in the questionnaire, checked and edited by me, and matched to the actual job you're applying for. You choose how your information is used — no AI, AI with your name and contact details removed, or AI after I've explained the tool to you. That choice is part of your customer agreement.

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

A resume generated straight from an AI tool tends to read generic — same structure, same phrasing, sometimes skills or achievements that aren't quite true. Mine are built from your real answers: your actual work, tickets, licences and experience, written in plain language and matched to the specific job ad. Nothing is invented, and I check every line myself before it goes to you.

Same question for the cover letter — what's different about yours?

An AI cover letter on its own is usually generic filler that could apply to any job. Yours is written for the specific role and company you're applying to, using details from your questionnaire about why you're going for that job and what you bring to it.

What's in the interview preparation guide?

A plain-English document built around your real answers — what to expect in an entry-level or apprenticeship interview, how to talk about your experience (even if it's limited), and how to handle the questions you told me worry you most.

How long does it take?

First draft within 1 week, once I've got your signed customer agreement, your completed questionnaire, and your deposit or payment.

How does payment work?

A deposit is required to start work, with the balance due before your finished documents are handed over. I'll agree the total, deposit and due date with you upfront on your customer agreement — no surprises.

Can I get changes if something's not right?

Yes — two rounds of changes are included if you ask within 7 days of your first draft. Fixing any mistake I've made is always free.

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

No — I can't guarantee an interview, a job offer, or any response from an employer. That's not in my control. What I can guarantee is a resume, cover letter and interview prep that puts you forward properly.

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" will open your email app with everything filled in — just check it over and hit send there to reach us.