Melissa MargoulisChief Talent Officer

8th Oct 2015

Who are you?

- Undergraduate VS Postgraduate

- Marketing, IT, Finance, Others

- Visa Status

Marketing Landscape

Finance Landscape

IT Landscape

Market is HOT! Nov-Dec (US), May-Aug(Aus)

Quiet time: Jan–Apr

Always know when to look for a job

Job Market Overview

Follow your interest

Where do you see yourself in the long term

List your top 10 companies

Know your corporate culture wish list. E.g Training opportunities, Flexible working, etc

Key Questions

Job Boards: Seek, Indeed

Company Websites

Recruiters (Specialist / Generalist)

Online Portals – GitHub, Loop, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter

Got your Answers? What’s Next.

Profile Setup: SEEK, LinkedIn, Facebook

Register with recruiters

REMEMBER: GOOGLE YOURSELF!

Profiles should reflect YOU

General Advice

Have an online presence

Referrals: Meetups, Networking

Cover Letter: DEAD or ALIVE? What makes a CV standout?

◦ 5 sec rule◦ 2 sentences: Objective and Personal Skills◦ Avoid long CVs◦ List: Qualifications, Key Achievements, Key Skills

Setting Yourself Apart

Step 1:◦ Know your key priorities◦ Have an online presence◦ Have a great CV

Step 2 : ◦ Keep track of applications◦ Follow up calls & emails within 48 hours

Step 3: ◦ Interview skills, reference checks, psychometric testing,

police check

Summary

NEVER ASSUME THE ONLY JOBS ON A JOB BOARD ARE WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR!

Put a face to your name

REMEMBER!

What are the challenges are you facing in your employment search?

FAQ