The Migration Skills Assessment is the primary hurdle for any engineer looking to move to Australia. You might have years of experience designing skyscrapers or managing complex electrical grids, but proving that to Engineers Australia (EA) requires a very specific type of writing.
A Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) is not a standard resume; it is a technical narrative that must align perfectly with the Occupational Category you have chosen. Many skilled professionals find that their day-to-day work doesn't naturally translate into the paragraphs EA wants to see.