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Know your work preferences

Knowing a bit about yourself will help you understand what you want from work.

How to find hidden vacancies

Lots of jobs aren’t formally advertised. These jobs are often called ‘hidden’ vacancies.

Top tips for looking for a job

Five steps to help you kick-start your job search.

Three ways to impress recruiters with your work experience

Use your judgement when presenting your work experience to employers.

So, what do employers want?

The Business Council of Australia have released guidance on the traits employers look for when recru

One-page pitches for a job

Tips and hints for developing a short, personal summary to provide to employers.

Video résumés

Employers are increasing requesting video résumés - find out more!

How to research employers

Do some homework on the employer before submitting your application

Why a quality job application is so important

Employers will use your application to form their first impression of you.

Résumé templates - the why and how

Tips and example templates to help you build the right résumé to get the job!

How to tailor three different types of job applications

Different recruitment strategies need different applications

Building your résumé

Get the basics right to improve your chances of impressing an employer

Four steps to tailoring your résumé

Getting your résumé right will dramatically increase your chances of getting a job.

What is a cover letter and why do I need one?

Use a cover letter to introduce yourself to the employer

What are employability skills?

Build these personal qualities so you can quickly adjust to a new workplace...

Avoid these four common cover letter mistakes

A poorly written cover letter can impact your chances of getting the job.

How to use this site

Tips and hints on how to find the information you need

How to address selection criteria

Tips on how to identify and address formal and informal selection criteria

Why you must use keywords in your job application

Use your job application to show you have what they are looking for.

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