get that job

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Getting Your first Job
Clive May
Career Counsellor
QUT Your Future Careers Team
yourfuture@qut.edu.au
www.facebook.com/yourfuturecareer

2. The World of Work
$1,794
$1,498
$1,424
$1,209
$1,184
$874
$905
0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000
Postgraduate degree
Graduate diploma/Graduate certificate
Bachelor degree
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
Certificate III/IV
Certificate I/II
Without non-school qualifications

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Employers Thoughts
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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What Do Employers Want?
Fit
(the culture and values
of the organisation)
Will do
(the personality,
passion
interests,
ambitions,
motivation)
Can do
(the knowledge
and skills)

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Skills for Work
• Initiative
• Communication
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Technology

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World of Work Websites
• Occupations and the qualifications needed
https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/careers-guide
• Job prospects and earnings
http://joboutlook.gov.au/pages/alpha.aspx
• Different industries
https://myfuture.edu.au/industries

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Resume Checks
CHECK
YOUR
SOCIAL
MEDIA

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

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Presentation of the Resume:
Make the resume easy to read
• DO NOT use fancy fonts, coloured or
textured paper etc and DO NOT put your
resume into a folder or binder – just a clip
in the left corner is sufficient OR send by
email
• Be very careful with spelling and grammar
– have it checked by someone else…

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

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Sample interview questions
• Why do you want to work for our
company?
• What do you know about our
company?
• What abilities or skills do you have for
this job?
• What is your biggest weakness?
• How have you shown good teamwork?

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

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19. “OK – CLIVE, STOP TALKING !”
Questions?
Your Future Careers Team
TAFE/USC Caboolture Campus
Building I
Tel: 07 3138 8766
Email: yourfuture@qut.edu.au
www.facebook.com/yourfuturecareer