2. Transferable skills & the importance of
identifying and communicating them to a
potential employer
3. Transferable skills & the importance of
identifying and communicating them to a
potential employer
1. Transferable skills are generic or general skills that you can use in a wide
range of activities, both in and out of employment, and that are not specific to a
particular subject.
2. They are skills that a person may have acquired during any activity in life such
as jobs, classes, projects, parenting, hobbies, sports and almost virtually anything
that are applicable to what you want to do in your next job.
3. Transferable skills are generally unique to each person and have a particularly
valuable contribution to make in career planning and finding employment.
4. There are four groups of transferable skills that are vital in graduate
recruitment. These are communication skills, teamwork skills, managing &
organising skills and problem solving skills.
Examples: Multi-tasking, handling complaints, dealing with crises & delegating
responsibility.
5. Appraising your skill in terms of employers
expectation (STAR MODEL)
An important element of a job application is your ability to
address the positions selection criteria.
The STAR Model provides the framework for this process.
S- Situation
T- Task
A- Action
R- Result
7. Understanding the aims and structure of
covering letters.
1. short and specific letter that should accompany any
resume
2. important to understand the aims and structure so as to
come up with a letter that is useful and effective.
3. introduce yourself to the prospective employer and
highlight your key selling points
4. be personable
9. Identifying & improving skills
1. Students benefit from having friends.
2. Identify personal skills by collecting feedback.
3. Having a conversation would help to identify and improve
student’s skills.
4. Use the resource provided by the university.
11. Networking
1. Is important to build your personal visibility so people
know who you are, what you can offer and what occupation
you hold or seek.
2. LinkedIn: Social networking sites can keep track of
contacts you have and provide information and opportunities.
Tips:
-Become a good listener.
-Ask questions.
-Network all the time.
-Tell people about your skills and achievements.
13. Industrial relations in Australia compared to
other countries
Flexible- Workers and employers can negotiate flexible local agreements and
industries can respond competitively to global challenges.
Equal- Men and women are seen at an equal level in the workforce arena. In
contrast to some other countries, there are more men than women in the
workplace.
Governed by a set of laws- The Australian Fair Pay and Conditions Standard
sets out the statutory minimum terms and conditions of employment that
apply under the federal workplace relations system.
Ensures Protection- The Workplace Relations Act contains provisions
protecting employees from losing their job unfairly (unfair dismissal) or
because of a prohibited reason (unlawful termination). This safety net does
not exist for employees in other countries.
15. Preparing for a Job Interview
1. Dress professionally (appropriate to the company)
Remember, you only have one chance to make a good first impression. You want to dress
for the job you are interviewing for.
2. Communication
Practice your communication skills. It is important to communicate with the interviewer
sincerely and in a factual manner. It is also important to listen carefully. Interviews are
two way conversations.
3. Ask at least 3 good questions based on research (don't ask about salary)
Do Your homework, if a company has a website, then read through it carefully, if it is a
public company, then read their annual report.
4. Research the company, their history, their clients, their goals and the managers. Having
prior knowledge of the company, clients etc Shows your commitment and passion
towards the company.
5. Use good body language (eye contact, firm hand shake, don't fold your arms)
Having a firm handshake demonstrates that your not nervous and tells the interviewer
that you work well under pressure. When your sitting down, keep your posture up
straight, this indicates enthusiasm.
17. Culturally appropriate way to act towards
your employer in different cultures
1. The first impression that an employer gets of his or her employees can be a
key factor which will determines the type of relationship they will share in the
future.
2. Behaving or dressing up in an appropriate way will undoubtedly impact on
the perception of potential employers. Different countries have got different
cultures at the workplace. Hence, employees must culturally behave or act in
appropriate ways in order not to crate prejudice or disrespect any cultures.
3. In certain countries; more specifically in some Muslim countries such as
Saudi Arabia where women wear conservative clothes,
4. Behaviours that are considered positively in certain countries might be
viewed in a different way in another country.
5. There are other behaviours or acts that people must do or not do in order
to respect the culture of the employers.
