"my future"

• ways of finding a job:

  1. Employment databases
  2. Linkedin, seek, indeed, Career One
  3. Newspapers
  4. Networking
  5. Cold Calling
• purpose of a resume - an overview of your information  for recruiters to refer to when hiring. 
• what a resume should contain: personal information (phone number, name, email address), opening statement, key skills and strengths, personal attributes, education history, experience and references.
• purpose of cover letter - show off your good communication/writing skills, express your interest and show why you’d be a good fit for the role
• what a cover letter should contain - Brief intro, who you are, what you’re applying for, relevant skills, qualifications and experience, address job advert criteria, mention resume
• sought after skills from an employee - Intelligent, Accomplished, Interesting, Professional. ICT(technology) skills: make sure to tailor to job advert
• types of interviews:

  • one on one
  • informal
  • panel
  • group
  • peer
  • telephone
  • assessment centers
  • video interviews
• How to do well in an interview


  1. Research the company, employer and the job before you go

  2. Review Common Questions and prepare responses

  3. Dress for success

  4. Arrive on time, relaxed and prepared

  5. Make a good first impression

  6. Be enthusiastic, upbeat, focused, authentic and confident

  7. Body Language is important

  8. Ask Insightful Questions

  9. Sell yourself

  10. Thank the person who interviewed you in person, by phone or by email
• types of employment

  1. Full time
  2. Part time
  3. Casual
  4. Apprenticeship
  5. Fixed Term Contract
• part-time work - less than full-time hours (e.g., 2 days per week), usually with regular hours
• full time - 5 days a week typically 38 hours a week
• apprenticeship - combination of paid work and training, can last between 1-4 years depending on industry, apprentice must complete set number of hours of practical work and pass theory assessments
• casual work - no guarantee of ongoing work, often paid hourly rates, may be called upon at short notice
• fixed term contract - temporary employment agreement that specifies start and end dates, used when there is a specific project or task to be completed within a certain period of time