As school and universities head towards the long summer break, many people will be looking to summer jobs to earn some money, gain some experience, or just work in a new environment.
Career Corner’s Lara Francis told Peter what’s so good about getting a summer job…
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Well I think we have all be in a situation where our resume just doesn’t make the cut in a job interview or have seen a resume which doesn’t appeal to you for the position advertised.
But what mistakes is the average person taking when it comes to writing the critical paper, which could ultimately secure the position of a lifetime.
We have Career corners Lara Francis with us to shed some light on the common mistakes people are making when it comes to resumes.
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Networking is tough, and it does not come naturally to most people, but as Lara Francis explains, it’s a vital tool to getting a job…
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It’s exciting to get an interview for a new job you’re pursuing, but it’s also a very critical part of the selection process and how you perform at that interview could be the difference between you being successful or getting that “thanks for your application” letter.
Lara Francis explained there are three stages in the interview process that you should consider…
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Selection Criteria could easily be compared to ripping your own eyes out with a rusty nail. It is a painful experience that can take hours or even days to complete if done correctly. But as boring and tedious as it may be, addressing the selection criteria is what will get you off Centerlink payments and onto a regular salary.
Lara Francis explained…
Anyway you look at it, Bullying is ugly. Laws and regulations in schools and workplaces aim to stamp out the practice, but workplace bullying and harassment claims are increasing. There have also been increases in the number of unsubstantiated accusations of bullying, and the impact on those accused can be quite significant.
Psycholgist Moira Jenkins is undertaking a study into workplace bullying…
What’s in your resume is the first thing a prospective employer will learn about you. So it’s critical that the first impression it makes is a good one.
Lara Francis from Career Services at Adelaide University explained some of the Do’s and Dont’s…
The changed economic climate has chaged the face of recruitment. Not so long ago students in mining and engineering related degrees could expect to be sought for positions before graduating. Now though they are finding they need to work alot harder and smarter in the job hunting process.
Lara Francis from Career Services at Adelaide University explained the current situation…
