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Casual and short-term work can build your employability skills

Consider getting a casual or part-time job while you are still at school.

VET studies for post-Year 12 students

Consider these questions before choosing your vocational training.

Résumé templates - the why and how

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

What are employability skills?

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

Building your résumé

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

Why you must use keywords in your job application

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

Why a quality job application is so important

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

How to address selection criteria

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

Résumé templates - the why and how

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

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

Use a cover letter to introduce yourself to the employer.

So, what do employers want?

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

How to research employers

Do some homework on the employer before submitting your application.

Video résumés

Employers are increasingly requesting video résumés - find out more!

Avoid these four common cover letter mistakes

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

How to tailor three different types of job applications

Different recruitment strategies need different applications.

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Tips and hints on how to find the information you need

Three ways to impress recruiters with your work experience

Use your judgement when presenting your work experience to employers.

One-page pitches for a job

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

Four steps to tailoring your résumé

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

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