Deception Bay Community Youth Programs staff career resources presentation November 2019

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Deception Bay Community Youth Programs
Career Resources for Staff
https://www.slideshare.net/yourfuturequt
Clive May - Career Counsellor
(Widening Participation)
Queensland University of Technology
Dept. Child Safety Youth and Women
CBM Career Development

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Career Planning
• How clear are you about your future career?
No idea.......................................Very clear idea

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Career Planning

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Your Personal Career Type
1. Adventurers
2. Investigators
3. Artists
4. Carers
5. Persuaders
6. Administrators
[Source: Life Business Consultancy (2013). Training manual: Coaching young people for success. Melbourne, Australia: Author.]

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Self Assessment
My Interests Career Types
TAFE Myprofiler
Job Outlook Career Quiz
USC Character Assessment
HumanMetrics Career Assessment

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Target School Subjects
https://myfuture.edu.au/bullseyes
English
Maths
Business
Home Economics
Agriculture
Computers
Geography
Metal Tech
Music

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World of Work Websites
• Occupations and the qualifications needed
Career Search
• Skills/abilities required and job prospects
http://joboutlook.gov.au/pages/alpha.aspx
• Different industries
https://myfuture.edu.au/industries

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Uni - you don’t need an OP!
• Certificate III = Rank 68
• Certificate IV = Rank 74
• Diploma = Rank 82 - 87
• 1 year + of a degree = Rank 93-99
• Tertiary Preparation Program = Rank 65-91

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Source: Data obtained from Australian Bureau of Statistics (2010). 6278.0 – Education and Training Experiences, Australia.
http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/DetailsPage/6278.02009?OpenDocument
Higher qualifications:
earning potential
job opportunities

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Career Planning and Job Search Skills
Getting a Job
• Writing resumes
• Interview skills

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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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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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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 folder or binder
• Send by email
• Be very careful with spelling and grammar

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

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Templates & Guides
• Microsoft Office
• Youth Central (VIC)
• Resume Guide – Myfuture

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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?
• What skills do you have for this job?
• What is your biggest weakness?
• How have you shown effective:
 Teamwork?
 Ability to deal with a difficult situation person?
• Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

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Questions for you to ask
• What type of training do you offer?
• How will I be managed and supported?
• What makes a successful employee?

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Your interview preparation
• Write down your skills and interest
• Rehearse interview answers out loud
• Take resume to interview
• Consider your appearance
• Check Timing - how long to get there?

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“OK – CLIVE, STOP TALKING !”
Questions?
Clive May
Career Counsellor
Your Future Careers Team
Tel: 3138 9492
Email: clive.may@qut.edu.au
www.facebook.com/yourfuturecareer