Job applications
How to weave your skills into a job applicaton
Impress employers when you are applying for a job. Be aware of the ‘employability skills’ employers say they are looking for.
Résumés for success
A résumé is a tool to get access to people who will hire you. Therefore, with this in mind it is important to include information which will make an employer want to meet you. Think of a resume as a carrot to entice an employer to give an interview.
The selection process: preparation is the key to success
If you are about to embark on the job application treadmill, it can be useful to understand what you might expect from the selection process and how best to prepare.
Tips on writing a persuasive cover letter
Your application cover letter is an opportunity to make a personal introduction and show a potential employers how your particular set of knowledge and skills can be of value to them.
Understanding and confidently addressing selection criteria
Job applicants often feel overwhelmed when faced with selection criteria. But from an employer's point of view, they provide an equitable means to measure each job applicant's suitability to perform the duties of an advertised position. As a consequence, your ability to effectively demonstrate your level of competency against each selection criterion is very important.