Preparing a successful job application and resume.

Are you ready to start your job search? Whether you‘re on the look-out for your first permanent job, returning to the workforce, or transiting into a senior role, this course is designed to provide practical one-to-one support and arm you with the resources and information you need to create a winning job application.

This course offers one-to-one support plus an online component. Enrol anytime! No concession.

Agenda

1. Online component

- Getting organised: What you need to get started on your job search
- Preparing a portfolio to support your job application
- Formatting your master CV or resume
- The Hidden Job Market
- Applying through a recruitment agency
- Using Linkedin as a job search tool
- Applying for jobs in the Public Service
- Interpreting the job advertisement addressing essential and desirable selection criteria
- What to do when you don‘t have the exact qualifications or experience
- Tailoring your resume to match the selection criteria
- Researching your prospective employer
- Formatting and writing your cover letter
Your tutor will work with you to critique your job application and offer guidance and constructive critique.

2. One-to-one support component
Your tutor will work with you, one-to-one, as you prepare to submit your job application (resume and cover letter). You‘ll receive expert advice offering you the confidence to submit an application which presents you in the best possible light. Expect approximately 2 to 3 hours personal tuition and support.

This is Part 1 of a series of 2 Job Seeking Courses each with one-to-one tuition. You can register for one, or both.

Target Audience: This course caters for those applying for entry level positions, those seeking promotion with their current employer, or those seeking middle management positions.
Private tuition and support is available for job applicants seeking support to apply for senior management and leadership roles. Please contact the college to discuss your needs.






Tutor Profile:

Liz Paine is a people development specialist with an extensive history in coaching training and as an organisational development, human resource management and communication specialist. Although her experience in business management is vast and varied, Liz particularly loves her roles as workshop facilitator and leadership coach.

Liz‘s says she gets the biggest buzz from tapping into the potential of others and helping her clients to achieve their career or business goals.

Liz began her career as a drama teacher and applies this creative background to her approach to training so her workshops are always full of interesting activities. Her enthusiasm for participatory style workshops plus her ability to ensure there are always successful outcomes for all participants make her a sought after management consultant, leadership coach and training facilitator.

Liz is equally at home working with young people beginning their career as she is with senior executive staff. Through her two companies: “Learning Insight“ and “The Occasional Speaker“, Liz offers an extensive and diverse range of professional development programs focusing primarily around interpersonal communication, leadership, customer service and business communication.

Today Liz‘s clients include industry associations, both large and small private enterprise, government departments, Industry Training Advisory Boards and private training providers. Liz has developed and delivered training programs for organisations such as The Marina Industries Association of NSW, The NSW Boating Industry Association, Marine Queensland, Toyota Motor Corporation, St Josephs Family Services, various city and regional Councils, The Skilled Group, The National Safety Council of Australia, Principals Associations and schools, National Parks and Wildlife, and international training colleges (and of course one of her particular favourites: Macarthur Community College) . to name just a few.

Materials

Computer with internet access. The tutor, Liz Paine will contact you by email once she is notified of your enrolment.

Venue

This course is conducted online.