Resume Writing Workshop
LAND THAT DREAM JOB IN 2019 Footscray Library, 56 Paisley Street Friday 8 February 2pm – 3.30pm Braybrook Library, 107-109 Churchill Avenue Wednesday 20 February 11am – 12:30pm West [...]
LinkedIn profile: Why you can’t afford not to have one
Preparing for job success doesn’t end with writing your résumé. With 90 per cent of recruiters using LinkedIn to source candidates, having a LinkedIn profile is as important as having a résumé. [...]
The colour you must wear to your next interview
To gain a competitive edge in an interview, wear an item of clothing in the colour of the company logo or branding. This way you already look like part of their team. You must look the part. If [...]
Four interview formats and how to (f)ace them!
You may be the perfect candidate for a job, but if you don’t perform well in the interview, you don’t get a second chance. Thorough preparation is the key to success.
How social media can make or break your job prospects
While your résumé may list your academic and professional achievements, employers are just as interested in who you are as a person and are increasingly turning to Twitter and Facebook, in [...]
New year – new career?
Returning to work after the holidays can be unsettling to say the least. That's why it's a good time to take stock of your career and give it some TLC if necessary. Some honest thinking and a [...]
Learn new skills at our FREE résumé-writing seminars!
Are you returning to work after a break, looking for your first job, or perhaps just updating your résumé (CV) and not sure what to include or how it should look?
Key selection criteria: Do you know how to address them?
If you're applying for a position in government, council, the public sector, a university, a school or a not-for-profit organisation, you will more than likely be asked to address key selection [...]
Create a SEEK profile and let the jobs come to you
These days, recruiters no longer simply place job ads and wait for the applications to come in. They're also constantly looking at online profiles to see if there's anyone else out there that [...]
Should I include a cover letter in my job application?
Considering that searching and applying for jobs is a demanding and time-consuming process, it's not surprising that many applicants hesitate to include a cover letter in their applications [...]
How to make your résumé stand out from the crowd
Résumé trends may come and go, but some things never change: a clear, well-written description of your skills and experience is still the key ingredient. Add a clean, modern design and some [...]
Second interviews: What to expect and how to prepare
Congratulations! You've made it to the next interview round! But now is not the time to sit back and think the job is almost in the bag. While the second interview presents another chance to [...]
