1. CRICOS No. 00213J Job Search Skills - Enhance your competitive edge in the job market http://www.slideshare.net/yourfuturequt Career planning Exploring the Hidden Job Market Writing effective resumes Interview skills

2. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Welcome to Job Search Skills Career Counsellor Widening Participation QUT Your Future Careers Team www.bridgetostudy.com.au 3. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Career Planning You dont have to know what career you want - You do need to: Have a high level of self awareness Have an awareness of career options and pathways This makes it easier to make career decisions and choose career directions 4. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R 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? 5. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Core Skills for Work Navigate the world of work a. Manage career and work life b. Work with roles, rights and protocols Interact with others a. Communicate for work b. Connect and work with others c. Recognise and utilise diverse perspectives Get the work done a. Plan and organise b. Make decisions c. Identify and solve problems d. Create and innovate e. Work in a digital world 6. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Its all about YOU SELF AWARENESS Employability Skills: Employability Skills Audit Interests: What do you enjoy doing? Try the What type of work would suit you?' activity (then use the Job Guide Jobs Chart to check out possible occupations) 7. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Self Assessment Myfuture Interests Activity Careerone Personality Test Job Outlook Career Quiz HumanMetrics Career Assessment Holland's Career Interest Party Game Test your Motivation Clarifying your Life Values 8. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R BUT! Consider other Influences Health Physical attributes Ability Gender Family Political decisions Historical trends Employment market (local) Geographical location 9. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Career Options and Pathways Myfuture Occupations List details of each occupation Graduate Careers Australia Career Profiles career booklets for each industry Graduate Opportunities use these links to jobsearch - Careers Search 10. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R 11. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Exploring the Hidden Job Market! 12. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R What is the Hidden Job Market? Some Job Opportunities Are Never Advertised 60% + positions vacant filled through an informal network Hidden job market" jobs only accessed through networking or warm calling 13. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Explore The Hidden Job Market 4 most effective ways to find a job are: Using business directories, focusing on your field Presenting yourself to organisations of interest Being in job networking, association, support groups Networking with family, friends and associates 14. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Using business directories - focusing on your field www.yellow.com.au Websites, annual reports, newsletters, brochures, catalogues, staff andResearch. their services? product lines ? competitors? growth prospects ? organisational structure? overseas trends and developments ? 15. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Presenting yourself to organisations of interest Informational Interviewing Ask questions Express interest Gain information from potential employers about the job, requirements, expectations and possible vacancies Develop interview skills, knowledge about your industry Create networks! 16. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Professional Networking Local associations Groups and clubs, or societies Education staff Students, former colleagues, classmates Social networking! Facebook? Linked In? Twitter? Professional associations 17. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Personal Networking with family and friends: Family Your employed (and unemployed) friends Store owners (dry cleaner, barber, hairdresser) P/T work - customers, clients Doctors, lawyers, accountants, bankers, insurance agents Tradespeople (plumbers, carpenters, painters) 18. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Making Applications Resume Writing Cover Letter Writing Creating/responding to Selection Criteria Interview Preparation 19. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Your Questions? Your resume and Key Selection Criteria questions? 20. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Your Aim To prepare Resumes, Cover Letters and Key Selection Criteria statements - to be used as a self-promoting and marketing tool, appropriate to potential employer expectations 21. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R The good, the bad and the ugly 22. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R The good 23. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R The bad 24. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R The ugly 25. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R 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) 26. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R What are the employers looking for? Academic achievement Grades/ Performance Subjects studied Knowledge acquired Non academic achievement Work experience Previous work history Work skills acquired Extra- curricular activities Clues to achievement and motivation Leadership qualities Teamwork skills Attitude Personal qualities Motivation Values Communication Commitment Teamwork ability 27. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Why is it important to start your resume now? Writing a resume is about as much fun as pulling out teeth! Writing one now means that you wont have only half a day to write your resume when you do apply for positions This will allow you to add new experiences and knowledge over time rather then having to remember it all at the last minute 28. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Presentation of the resume: 10 second rule resume information can be scanned at a glance Highlight your achievements, skills, and/or qualifications Never use one generic resume Research the organisation and the work... 29. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Before you apply to any company... Obtain as much information as you can about: Relevant contacts The company what do they do? The position tasks and duties The position skill and ability requirements http://www.myfuture.edu.au/occupations 30. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Using business directories - focusing on your field www.yellow.com.au Websites, annual reports, newsletters, brochures, catalogues, staff andResearch. their services? product lines ? competitors? growth prospects ? organisational structure? overseas trends and developments ? 31. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Your all-purpose Resume Contact Details Only (check your email!) Career Objective (optional) Key Skills or Strengths (for the job) Employment History/Work Experience Education Licences/Certificates Interests & Hobbies/Achievements Referees 32. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Where to start? Brainstorm all of your experiences! Employment History (work experience, part time jobs or casual work roles) Volunteer Experiences (holiday work, community work) School Life (Projects at school, Student Group involvement) Licences / Training /Certificates Your Achievements/Awards Extra Curricular Activities (Sport, Associations, Societies) Leisure (Interests and Hobbies, member of a team) Referees? 33. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Prepare examples of your skills! Transferable Skills USE THE S.T.A.R PRINCIPLE The Situation/Task The Action you took The Result achieved 34. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R 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 35. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R 36. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Writing covering letters A covering letter is to ensure that the reader will be interested enough to read your resume 37. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Cover Letter Structure Use The Persons Name Tell Them Why Youre Writing Tell Them Why Youre Interested in them Tell Them Why Youre Suited your skills 38. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Covering Letters This is your first contact - highlight the information in your resume that is relevant to the position you are applying for. Undertake some background research into the job and organisation. Tailor each letter do not use generic letters. Where possible, try to keep covering letters to one A4 page in length. 39. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Writing Selection Criteria 40. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R What is Selection Criteria about? Selection criteria may include: Skills Qualifications Aptitudes Abilities Experience Personal attributes All are necessary to perform the job you are applying for Short-listing is based on how well your Application addresses selection criteria 41. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R How do you address selection criteria? Understand the selection criteria Brainstorm ideas for each criterion Expand on your brainstorming ideas and provide the evidence Check your work 42. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Understand the selection criteria As an example, take the capability written communication skills. The associated selection criterion could be Well developed written communication skills. This includes the ability to: structure written communications such as reports to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience; express opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly and concisely; and to write convincingly in an engaging and expressive manner. It is important that you clearly understand what is meant by each selection criterion before putting pen to paper. 43. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Brainstorm ideas for each criterion For each selection criterion, brainstorm ideas from your recent work life. Positive examples of well developed written communication skills: Project Officer at ... needed to write report on project planning methodologies when Research Support Officer at Moreton Bay Regional Council designed and compiled a monthly newsletter research project when at TAFE needed to collate diverse sets of data, organise the information into topic areas, and synthesise into a paper for senior management. Generate as many useful examples as possible. 44. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Prepare examples of your experience, abilities for the skills needed in the job Help the employer by giving examples of your skills and abilities: USE THE S.T.A.R PRINCIPLE The Situation/Task The Action you took The Result achieved 45. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Criteria Assessment 1) Short-listed based on their ability to convince the reader that they have the essential and desirable capabilities required to perform the role 2) Applicants are rated against the criteria in order to select the best right applicant 3) You must meet all of the essential criteria in order to be seriously considered for a role. 4) Desirable criteria - your chances of progressing through the selection process (e.g. being short-listed) will be greater if you meet all the selection criteria, as you may be competing against many applicants. 46. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Hints and tips 1 Individually address each criterion under separate headings Carefully read each selection criterion. Break down each criterion into parts and address each aspect thoroughly Always consult the position description so that you know the purpose of the selection criteria and for terms, language, jargon etc 47. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Hints and tips 2 Use as many concrete examples as possible to support your claim to meet each criterion - education, employment, social, committee participation, voluntary work, hobbies etc If an example applies to a number of selection criteria, include it under each relevant criterion Where possible substantiate your examples with indicators of how well you did them. This might include results, comments, extended contracts, happy customers etc 48. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Hints and tips 3 Do not refer to your resume. Copy from your resume into your selection criteria statement Use good English. Ensure that your application is written clearly and concisely, that it is grammatically correct, and free of spelling errors Get someone to read it through before you send it to make sure it makes sense! 49. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Templates & Guides Microsoft Office Job Guide Resume Builder Career One Youth Central (VIC) Education Queensland Resume Guide Myfuture 50. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Further information For Occupations information on job duties and skills go to http://www.myfuture.edu.au/Occupations For careers and labour market research information got to Job Outlook - a site to help you decide on your future career http://joboutlook.gov.au/pages/alpha.aspx Job Guide for details of jobs http://www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au/occupation/search 51. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R The Job Interview Your Questions? 52. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Purpose of the interview Are you the right person for the job and organisation? Do you have the skills, interests, experiences to contribute job and organisation? Will you fit into the organisation community? Are you professionally competent? 53. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Your interview preparation Review job description Reflect on experiences Brainstorm responses to questions Practice responses out loud Organise portfolio/ folder to take to interview Consider your appearance Timing- how long will you need to get there, park car, find room? 54. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R 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 key skills do you have for this job? How have you shown leadership in your life? Provide a specific example. How have you shown effective teamwork in your life? Provide a specific example. What is your biggest weakness? How do you handle disruptive situations or people? Can you refer to a specific example?... What long term career interests do you have? 55. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Where is the evidence? Academic results/ Certificates Examples of Work Experience Resume and response to Selection Criteria Response to interview questions Personal experiences work history, extra curricular activities, interests Presentation at interview References 56. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Questions for you to ask What is the level and depth of training? What are the key priorities for the role right now? How will I be managed and supported? What qualities do your most successful workers possess? How (often) do you measure an employees success? How often do you conduct performance reviews? 57. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Your interview preparation Review job description Reflect on experiences Brainstorm responses to questions Practice responses out loud Organise portfolio/ folder to take to interview Consider your appearance Timing- how long will you need to get there, park car, find room? . Lets practice!... 58. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Interview Practice In twos or threes One Interviewer One Interviewee/Observer 1. Take it in turns to ask the Sample Interview Questions 2. Observers please note responses and provide feedback to Interviewee 59. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Sins! These wont get you the job Criticising previous employers (What will you say about them?) Talking about personal, domestic, political, religious issues unless asked (Whats that got to do with the job?) Reading from your resume (If you dont know about yourself) 60. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R 61. CRICOS No. 00213J Job Search Skills - Enhance your competitive edge in the job market http://www.slideshare.net/yourfuturequt Career planning Exploring the Hidden Job Market Writing effective resumes Interview skills 62. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Contact Us Your Future Careers Team QUT Caboolture Building J Tel: 07 5316 7400 Email: yourfuture@qut.edu.au www.bridgetostudy.com.au