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| Careers & Employment offers the CWIC program to TAFE staff to assist their students in career preparation. One hour long workshops based on career planning and job search techniques can be booked via the online booking form. Workshop topics include the following but can be adapted to suit your students' needs: |
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C a r e e r P l a n n i n g - A S k i l l F o r L i f e |
| So you have nearly finished your course and are wondering what to do next? This workshop is designed to look at the options available by beginning to plan your career. You have heard the statistics on the number of career changes you are likely to make but how will this affect you and how do you cope? This workshop will explain how to plan your career, the benefits of career planning and possible strategies to cope with change. |
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W r i t i n g a W i n n i n g R e s u m e |
| You will need a good resume if you are planning to look for work. In this workshop you will be shown many resumes and you will find out; the "Do's and Don'ts" of resume writing, current theories of resume writing and what makes a good or bad resume. Whether you are writing a traditional "hard copy" resume or a state of the art electronic resume this workshop will be relevant. |
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| J o b H u n t i n g o n t h e I n t e r n e t a n d O n l i n e A p p l i c a t i o n s |
| Today there are many more jobs advertised on the internet than in the newspapers. Find out how to use this important resource and the best job web sites. Learn about the requirements of online applications and to how to complete them effectively. |
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| I d e a s a n d T i p s f o r a S u c c e s s f u l C o v e r L e t t e r |
| Targeted cover letters increase the chance that your resume will be read and you will go on to the interview stage. This workshop will give you fundamentals to writing an appropriate letter to accompany your resume |
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| I n t e r v i e w s - H o w t o P l a n , P r e p a r e & P e r f o r m |
Most interview mistakes are made because of a lack of understanding of what impresses (or does not impress) interviewers. This workshop will look at the most common types of interviews and interview questions. It will help you to understand what employers want to hear, helping you to avoid common mistakes. |
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I n t e r v i e w P r a c t i c e S k i l l s |
| Following from "interviews - How to Plan, Prepare and Perform", this workshop provides you with the opportunity of 'rehearsing' and role playing various scenarios and interview questions. It is recommended that to get the most out of this workshop, students have attended the above workshop. |
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| E m p l o y a b i l i t y S k i l l s - W h a t a r e E m p l o y e r s l o o k i n g f o r? |
| Employers have been surveyed extensively to find out exactly what skills they are looking for in employees, particularly those who have just gained a formal qualification. Find out the outcomes to these surveys and how to describe your skills so that employers view you positively. |
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| T e l e p h o n e T e c h n i q u e s |
| Contacting employers directly over the phone is a fast and efficient way of determining job vacancies. It also ensures that your application is targeted and received in a format that meets each employer's differing expectations and needs. Find out how to write a spiel and prepare to contact companies you would like to work for. |
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| N e t w o r k i n g T h a t W o r k s |
| Statistics consistently indicate that networking (also known as "creative job hunting" and the "hidden job market") is the most successful method of job hunting. Find out what it is and how to do it. |
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| G r o u p R e s u m e & C o v e r L e t t e r C h e c k s |
| Following on from the workshops "Writing a Winning Resume" and "Ideas and Tips for a Successful Cover Letter", this workshop is your opportunity to receive feedback on your attempts at drafting your own job searching documents. It is recommended that prior to attending this workshop students read handouts on resumes and cover letters. Students will also need to bring their own resume, cover letters, the job advertisement, and/or selection criteria as appropriate to the assistance they require. |
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