Be Job Ready
Training, Employment & Career
Coaching (TECC)
Eliza Babajews
TECC Coordinator
Level 1, 400 Kent St
CQUniversity, Sydney
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What is TECC?
TECC supports you with:
• Confidential career planning consultations
• Career coaching & guidance
• Resume, cover letter & application writing
• Job search techniques in Australia
• Regular job vacancy postings
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What is TECC?
TECC also supports you with:
• ‘Be Job Ready’ Workshops
• Seminars with guest speakers
• Volunteer opportunities
• Industry networking & liaison
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Job Search Process
Job Search
Complete Job Application/s
Forward Job Application/s to Employer/s
Job Application/s Assessed by Employer/s
FOLLOW UP job Application/s with Employers
Job Interview
2nd Interview (optional)
Unsuccessful – Seek Feedback
Employers Contact Referees
Job Offer
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Job Search Methods
 Internet - job search sites eg.
www.seek.com.au
 Newspapers – employment sections
 Networking – friends, family, students
 Employment Agencies – catering for
international students
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Decoding Online Jobs
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
sbkatz@tie-rack.com.au
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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
 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
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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 start
Why are you applying for the job?
2nd part
Describe your experience
What have you done?
3rd part
Why should they hire YOU?
What can you offer?
4th part
Complete you letter
Express your thanks & willingness to meet
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Application Tips
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Your application may be one of many received by the employer –
it needs to stand out
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Think quality NOT quantity – it is better to send out 5 great applications than 30
mass-produced ones
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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?”
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Make sure not to include a “crazy” e-mail addresses like sexygirl99@hotmail.com or
lovegod21@yahoo.com
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Perhaps have 2 free e-mail accounts, 1 for work and 1 for friends
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Cover Letters: use “Dear Sir/Madam” if recipient is unknown, or “Dear Mr Brown” if
known - NEVER “Dear Dave”
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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
 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
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
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The Job Interview & Beyond…
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Know what to say
Plan your answers to interview questions
Know what to ask the employer
Stay calm!
What happens after the interview?...
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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 Babajews
TECC Coordinator
e-mail: tecc@syd.cqu.edu.au
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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