Glugor Young Parents Program Career Planning and Job search January 2018

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Career Planning &
Job Search Skills
Clive May
Career Counsellor,
Widening Participation
QUT Your Future Careers Team
clive.may@qut.edu.au
www.facebook.com/yourfuturecareer

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Career Planning and Job Search Skills –
Glugor Young Parents Program
• Career Planning
• Career Pathways
• Writing resumes
• Interview skills

3. What are employers looking for?
Fit
Culture & values of the
organisation
Will do
Attitude
Passion
Interest
Motivation
Personality
Commitment
Can do
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
Experience

4. Your Career Direction
No idea............................................Very clear idea

6. Find your plan A, and Plan B
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1 year of a degree = Rank 93 / OP 5
TAFE
Diploma = Rank 82-87 / OP 7-9
TRAINEESHIP/APPRENTICESHIP
Cert IV = Rank 74 / OP 12
Cert III = Rank 68 / OP 15

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You can learn more!
Data from 2013-2014 provided by the University of Canberra
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Year 11 or below
Year 12
Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor
Postgraduate

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Self Awareness
Interests: What do you enjoy doing?
Personality: What are your personal qualities?
Values: What is meaningful to you?
Motivation: What makes you want to do your best?
Skills: What are you going to offer an employer?

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It’s all about YOU
SELF AWARENESS
Interests: What do you enjoy doing?
Take the Career Quiz

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Useful Websites
Myfuture
My Future – details of various
occupations
Job Guide
Careers Guide Occupations – details of
Occupations and skills needed
Job Outlook – Job Outlook use this to
look at job prospects of occupations

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Resume Writing

13. What are employers looking for?
Fit
Culture & values of the
organisation
Will do
Attitude
Passion
Interest
Motivation
Personality
Commitment
Can do
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
Experience

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Your Aim
To prepare a Resume - to be used as a self-
promoting document, presented to
potential employers

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The good, the bad and the
ugly…

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The good…

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The bad…

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Presentation of the resume:
• 10 second rule
• Highlight achievements, skills, qualifications
• Never use one generic resume
• Research the organisation and the work...

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Before you apply to any
company...
Obtain as much information as you can about:
 Relevant contacts
 The company – what do they do?
Job Specific Info
 The position – tasks and duties
 The position skill and ability requirements
Job Outlook - Occupations List

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Your all-purpose
Resume
• Contact Details Only (check your email!)
• Career Objective (optional)
• Key Skills or Strengths (for the job)
• Work Experience
• Education
• Training/Courses
• Interests & Hobbies/Achievements
• Referees!

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Make the resume easy to read
• NO fancy fonts
• NO coloured or textured paper
• NO resumes in folders/binder
• Check spelling and grammar…

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A proof reading exercise...
FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT OF
YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY
COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF
MANY YEARS

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Writing covering letters
A covering letter is to ensure that the reader
will be interested enough to read your resume

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Cover Letter Structure
• Use The Person’s Name
• Tell Them Why You’re Writing
• Tell Them Why You’re Interested in
them
• Tell Them Why You’re Suited – your
skills

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Covering Letters
• First contact – make it relevant
• Research the job and organisation
• Tailor each letter – no generic letters
• One A4 page in length (usually)

26. What are employers looking for?
Fit
Culture & values of the
organisation
Will do
Attitude
Passion
Interest
Motivation
Personality
Commitment
Can do
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
Experience

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Resume Templates & Guides
• Microsoft Office
• Career Centre Resume Builder
• Career One
• Youth Central (VIC)
• Resume Guide – Myfuture

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Useful Websites
Myfuture
My Future – details of various
occupations
Job Guide
Careers Guide Occupations – details of
Occupations and skills needed
Job Outlook – Job Outlook use this to
look at job prospects of occupations

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The Job Interview
Your Questions?

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Purpose of the interview
• Are you the right person?
• Do you have the skills, and interest?
• Will you fit into the company?
• Are you reliable/can you follow instructions?

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Sample interview questions
• Tell us about yourself….
• Why do you want to work for our company?
• What do you know about our
company/organisation?
• What abilities or skills do you have for this job?
• What is your biggest weakness?
• How have you shown effective teamwork in your
life? Provide a specific example….
• Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?

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Questions for you to ask
• What type of training do you offer?
• What are the most important tasks
in the position right now?
• How will I be managed and
supported?

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Your interview preparation
• Check the Job advert
• Write down your skills and interest
• Write down interview questions
• Take resume to interview
• Consider your appearance
• Check Timings - Be On Time!

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Job Search Websites
• https://jobsearch.gov.au/
• https://www.seek.com.au/
• https://www.careerone.com.au/
• https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/careers/

36. “OK – CLIVE, STOP TALKING !”
Questions?
Your Future Careers Team
QUT Caboolture
Building J
Tel: 07 5316 7666
Email: yourfuture@qut.edu.au
www.facebook.com/yourfuturecareer