Online Career Workshops
Our online career workshops, prepared by Central Institute of Technology's experienced Career Counsellors, will help prepare you for your entry into the job market
Resume Preparation |
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| In this workshop you will learn how to prepare a professional resume, what to include and how best to promote yourself and your skills to employers. |
Resume Template.docx
Resume Template.pdf
Resume Writing Guide.pdf |
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Writing application letters |
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Find out about writing applications
letters, responding to an employment advertisements, online applications and writing a cold canvassing letter.
Key Points
- Limit your letter to 1 page.
- Always type your letter using an easy to read font.
- Never re-use an old letter. It shouldbe tailored to the person, position and/or employer.
- Use positive and professional language.
- Format your letter correctly.
- Check your spelling and grammar
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Examples:
Covering Letters Overview.pdf
Advertisement Response.pdf
Cold Canvassing Letter.pdf
Electronic Application.pdf |
Intro to cover letters
Electronic application
Cold canvassing letter
Advertisement response letter |
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Interview techniques |
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- Collect details about the interview.
- Prepare your documents.
- What are you going to wear?
- Review your skills & knowledge.
- Review the Company & Position.
- Reflect on why you want THIS job.
- Transport – how will you get to the interview?
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Interview Preparation.pdf |
Interview Types
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Work experience |
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Work experience can be defined as a short term, unpaid, industry based, placement that enables students and graduates to broaden their understanding of the world of work. It allows you to be exposed to industry expectations and career development opportunities.
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Work Experience Handout.pdf
Work Experience Insurance.pdf
Work Experience InsuranceApp.pdf
Work Experience Request Template.pdf
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Work experience
Finding work experience
Work experience summary
Work experience benefits
Work experience insurance
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Selection Criteria
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Selection criteria describe the personal qualities, skills, abilities, knowledge and qualifications that a person may need in order to apply for a particular job vacancy.
Key points
Research the Industry
Research the Employer
Research the Position
The S.T.A.R Technique
Situation: Set the scene ie when, where, what was happening
Task: What were trying to achieve, or what was the desired outcome?
Action: What did you do specifically. What were your thoughts and actions?
Result: What was the final outcome? Did you receive any feedback or learn any important lessons?
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SelectionCriteriahandout.pdf
SelectionCriteriaTemplate.docx |
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