Job Seeking Skills – Part 1 – Preparing your job application and resume

Are you ready to start your job search? Whether you’re on the look-out for your first permanent job, returning to the workforce, or looking at transitioning into a more senior role, this course is designed to step you through the process of preparing an outstanding job application. This course offers a combination of online resources and topics, with one-to-one tutoring to ensure your job application is a winner.

Online component 

• Getting organised:  What you need to get started on your job search
• Preparing a portfolio to support your job application
• Formatting your master CV or resume
• The hidden job market
• Applying through a recruitment agency
• Linkedin as a job search tool
• Applying for jobs in the public service
• What to do when you don’t have the exact qualifications or experience
• Interpreting the job advertisement – addressing essential and desirable selection criteria
• The job advertisement and position description
• Customising your job application to match the essential and desirable selection criteria
• Using your portfolio to “sell” yourself
• Writing a cover letter.

Please see Part 2:  “Putting Your Best Foot Forward at Interview” which covers the process of preparing for and excelling at interview.

One-to-one support component

Your tutor will work with you, one-to-one, to critique your job application and offer guidance and constructive critique.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

• those applying for entry level positions; those seeking promotion with their current employer; and those seeking middle management positions
• job applicants preparing to apply for more senior positions.

If you are applying for higher-level leadership and senior management roles which require that you address complex selection criteria, please contact us to discuss your needs and we’ll tailor a course to suit you.