The document provides information about career planning and job searching skills. It discusses researching career options and employers, creating resumes and cover letters, and preparing for interviews. The key aspects covered are self-awareness to identify interests and skills, tailoring resumes and letters for specific roles and companies, common interview questions, and important websites for job searching.

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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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Year 11 or below
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Certificate
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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