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Be Job Ready 1 Training, Employment & Career Coaching (TECC) CQUniversity, Sydney Eliza Babajews TECC Coordinator Level 1, 400 Kent St TECC Eliza Babajews last updated May 2011
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Be Job Ready
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Training, Employment & Career Coaching (TECC)
CQUniversity, Sydney
Eliza BabajewsTECC CoordinatorLevel 1, 400 Kent St
TECC Eliza Babajews last updated May 2011
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What is TECC?
• Confidential career planning consultations
• Career coaching & guidance
• Resume, cover letter & application writing
• Job search techniques in Australia
• Regular job vacancy postings
TECC supports you with:
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What is TECC?
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• ‘Be Job Ready’ Workshops
• Seminars with guest speakers
• Volunteer opportunities
• Industry networking & liaison
TECC also supports you with:
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Job Search Process
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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 [email protected]
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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
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Update your resume as needed (ie. completing a course, changing jobs) Make an appointment with TECC to improve or develop your resume TECC appointments can be made through the Learning Sills Unit (LSU) on level 1, 400 Kent Street or call 9324 5737
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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 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 startWhy are you applying for the job?
2nd part
Describe your experienceWhat have you done?
3rd part
Why should they hire YOU?What can you offer?
4th part
Complete you letterExpress your thanks & willingness to meet
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Application Tips• Your application may be one of many received by the employer –
it needs to stand out
• Think quality NOT quantity – it is better to send out 5 great applications than 30 mass-produced ones
• Employers commonly look up applicants on Facebook, MySpace and other social networking sites – ensure your profile is professional re. photos, comments, details etc. “Would you like an employer reading your profile?”
• Make sure not to include a “crazy” e-mail addresses like [email protected] or [email protected]
• Perhaps 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”
• 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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Job application to 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 most 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
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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?...
Training, Employment & Career Coaching (TECC)
Level 1, 400 Kent St. Monday - Friday 9.00am-5.00pm
Eliza BabajewsTECC Coordinator
e-mail: [email protected] ph: 9324 5792
To make TECC appointments, please see the Learning Skills Unit (LSU) on level 1, or call the LSU on 9324 5737
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