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Four ways to use your current job to build your future career

Your first job is an important stepping stone to your future career.

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Increase your chance of being rated suitable

Follow these three steps to improve your chances of being rated suitable for a job.

Choose the right work experience for you

Doing work experience is a great way to learn about the world of work.

Avoid these four common cover letter mistakes

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

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!

Why you must use keywords in your job application

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

Three ways to impress recruiters with your work experience

Use your judgement when presenting your work experience to employers.

How to address selection criteria

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

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.

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.

Why a quality job application is so important

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

So, what do employers want?

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

Résumé templates - the why and how

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

One-page pitches for a job

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

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

Use a cover letter to introduce yourself to the employer.

How to use this site

Tips and hints on how to find the information you need

How to tailor three different types of job applications

Different recruitment strategies need different applications.

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