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Be Job Ready Academic Learning Support
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Workshop Outline
• Job search process
• Cover letters
• CV/Resume
• Interviews
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Be job Ready
• Confidential career planning consultations
• Career coaching & guidance
• Resume, cover letter & application writing
• Job search techniques
• Regular job vacancy postings
Be Job Ready
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• ‘Be Job Ready’ Workshops
• Seminars with guest speakers
• Volunteer/Internship opportunities
• Industry networking & liaison
Job Search Process
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Job Search
Prepare Job Applications
Send Job Applications to Employers
Employers assess Job Applications
FOLLOW UP Job Applications with Employers
Job Interview Unsuccessful – Seek Feedback
2nd Interview (optional) Employers Contact Referees
Job Offer
Job Search Methods
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Internet - job search sites eg.
www.seek.com.au
Newspapers – employment sections
Networking – friends, family, students
Employment Agencies – catering for
international students
Decoding Online Jobs
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Part-time Accountant
Tie Rack, the international retailer of fashion accessories, is seeking a
part time accountant for it’s head office in Gordon, Sydney.
The role will involve supervision of various accounting functions including:
*Period end management accounts
*Internal audit
*Creditors
*Payroll
*Cash flow.
The role is expected to be between 16 – 20 hours a week and the salary
is negotiable.
Interested applicants should send a resume to Stephen Katz at
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Job Selection Criteria
When responding to the criteria, ensure you:
Include your responses after your cover letter
Respond in the same order as per the job advertisement
Include the same language/wording in your responses
Use your work/academic experiences in your responses
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Your Resume should be
ready at all times
Update your resume as needed (i.e. completing a
course, changing jobs)
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10 Tips for Resume Writing
Remember “Less is More” - Keep it Simple!
Use standard white paper & standard fonts/sizes (eg.Arial)
Keep it to less than 3 pages
Use standard headings and maintain continuity
Use ‘professional’ e-mail account details
Do not include photographs, nationality, gender, or dates of birth (unless related to the job)
Interests & hobbies are not necessary (unless related to the job)
Use professional job titles & work responsibilities
Do not include too many volunteer jobs
Include months & years for job/study duration periods
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Writing an Effective Cover Letter
1st part
Make a strong start Why are you applying for the job?
2nd part
Describe your experience What have you done?
3rd part
Why should they hire YOU? What can you offer?
4th part
Complete you letter Express your thanks & willingness to meet
Application Tips • Your application needs to stand out
• Think quality NOT quantity
• Employers commonly look up applicants on Facebook, MySpace and other social networking sites – ensure your profile is professional
• Make sure not to include a “crazy” e-mail addresses like [email protected]
• Have 2 free e-mail accounts, 1 for work and 1 for friends
• Cover Letters: use “Dear Sir/Madam” if recipient is unknown, or “Dear Mr Brown” if known - NEVER “Dear Dave”, “Dear Dave Brown”, or “Dear Mr Dave Brown”
• Find out who the recipient is; check spelling of names; check courtesy title ie. “Mr” or “Miss, Mrs or Ms”
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Application Processing Overview
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Send the Job application to the employer Applications assessed based on job selection criteria
Applicants are short-listed for suitability Short-listed applicants are contacted for interview Short-listed applicants are interviewed Short-listed applicants may be required for 2nd interview Referees of suitable applicant/s are contacted Successful applicant is contacted and offered employment If successful applicant accepts employment – job documentation completed
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Job Interview Preparation
o Learn about the job and the company
o Know what to take to the interview
o Know how to get to the interview
o Decide what to wear to the interview
o Remember, your presentation is
not just about what you wear: How you speak
What you say
Body language
Cultural sensitivities
The Job Interview & Beyond…
Know what to say
Plan your answers to interview questions
Know what to ask the employer
Stay calm!
What happens after the interview?... Evaluate your own performance
Learn from the experience
Ask for feedback from the employer
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need more help?... Academic Learning Support
EBA House, 545 Kent St. SYDNEY
Level 5
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