• When Good People Have to Go,

    How They Leave Matters.

    Redundancy is one of the hardest calls a business owner makes. Whether you're a trade business letting a crew member go, or a small business navigating a tough restructure — your people deserve more than a handshake and good luck.

    Deluxe Resumes provides outplacement support that's actually built for the trades and small business world. Practical. Affordable. Real.

  • Not a Generic HR Firm. Never Have Been.

    We built Deluxe Resumes specifically for the trades. We know the industry, we speak the language, and we know what Australian employers actually want to see. If you run a small business outside the trades — we bring the same no-fluff, practical approach to you too.

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    Trade Businesses

    Electrical. Plumbing. Construction. Civil. HVAC. Mining. If your crew work on site, we know their world. We understand licences, tickets, project-based work history, and the culture that comes with it.

    When you have to let a tradie go — whether they're a 1st year apprentice or a 20-year leading hand — we help them leave with a solid resume, a clear head, and a plan for what's next. That's good for them. And it protects your name in the industry.

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    Small Businesses

    You're not a corporation. You don't have an HR department. And the person you're letting go is probably someone you actually know.

    We provide affordable, straightforward outplacement support that fits small business — no corporate pricing, no unnecessary complexity. Just real support for real people.

  • Four Ways We Support Your People.

    Individual Outplacement PackagesSupporting one or two departing employees? Each person gets a dedicated program built around their trade background, their experience, and where they want to go next.

    • Trades-specific resume written from scratch — no templates
    • LinkedIn profile built and optimised
    • 1:1 career coaching and job search strategy
    • Interview prep so they walk in ready, not rattled
    • Redundancy support and next-step clarity

    Group & Team Outplacement Programs

    Restructuring a team? We coordinate outplacement for multiple employees at once — consistently, professionally, without it falling on you to manage.

    We work to your timeline and communicate directly with your team. You focus on the business. We handle the careers piece.

    • Group sessions online or in-person anywhere in Australia
    • Resume support for every team member
    • Career transition coaching and job search planning
    • Handled with professionalism — your reputation stays intact
    • Flexible program length to suit your schedule

  • Workshops

    Practical workshops built for tradespeople and small business workers. Not boardroom theory — real skills that get people hired. Available standalone or bundled into a broader program. Online or on-site across Australia.

    • Job Readiness for Tradies — what employers actually look for
    • Resume Writing Workshop — how to put trade skills on paper properly
    • Interview Confidence — answering tough questions without the corporate script
    • LinkedIn for Tradies — stop being invisible, start getting found
    • Transferable Skills — how to pivot, upskill, or change direction with confidence

    Apprentice Outplacement

    Getting let go mid-apprenticeship is a different situation entirely. Finding a new employer willing to take you on and continue your training isn't straightforward — and most outplacement services don't know the first thing about it.

    We do.

    • Apprentice-specific resume and cover letter
    • Guidance on navigating AASN and finding a new host employer
    • Coaching on how to present an incomplete apprenticeship to employers
    • Confidence building for young tradies just getting started

    1st year or 3rd year — we help them land on their feet.

  • Simple. Practical. No Fluff.

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    Step 1 — Free Consultation

    We sit down with you (virtually or over the phone) to understand your situation — how many employees, their trade backgrounds, your timeline, and your budget. No obligation. Just a straight conversation about what you need.

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    Step 2 — Tailored Program

    We put together a custom outplacement program based on your team's specific needs — individual packages, group sessions, workshops, or a combination. Everything is trades-savvy and built for real people, not corporate boardrooms.

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    Step 3 — We Get to Work

    Your employees get the support they need. We handle the career transition piece, so you can focus on running your business. We keep communication clear and professional throughout.

  • Why Deluxe Resumes

    We Actually Know the Trades.

    We didn't add 'trades' to a dropdown. This is all we do. Deluxe Resumes was built for the trades industry — we know the culture, the licences, the project-based work history, and the language that Australian employers in construction, electrical, plumbing, civil, and mining actually respond to.

    For small businesses outside the trades — same approach. Practical, honest, no fluff.

    • Trades-specific expertise — not a generic career service
    • Accessible pricing — built for trade businesses and small business budgets
    • Australia-wide — delivered online so it works anywhere
    • Fast — we can get started quickly when time matters
    • We actually care — your people leave with their head held high

    Sound like the right fit?

  • What Our Clients Say

    Don't take our word for it — here's what business owners and tradies say about working with Deluxe Resumes.

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    “Deluxe Resumes provided me with exceptional guidance and support during my teams job search. Their services made all the difference.”

    — John S

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    “The coaching I received for the construction industry was invaluable. I felt prepared and confident going into my interviews.”

    — Sarah W

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    “Thanks to Deluxe Resumes, I successfully transitioned into a new career. Their workshops were engaging and informative.”

    — Michael B

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    “Deluxe Resumes programs helped me land my next role within two weeks.I couldn't have done it without the help of Anthi.”

    — Carl C

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