September 2009
SEPTEMBER WORKSHOP SERIES - INCLUDING A NEW SERIES!
Our monthly workshop series has just been updated with the September dates. Make sure to register early.
Don't forget, to get your resume checked you need to have attended one of our resume workshops!!!
"So You've Got The Job - Now What?" This workshop is for students and graduates who have just obtained their first job. The workshop will include employee and employer responsibilities including basic employment law and workplace behaviour. Everything you need to ensure you make a confident start in your new role and make a good impression on your employer. A prerequisite for this workshop is that you have obtained employment
Wollongong Campus Workshops
- Effective Resumes
- Answering Selection Criteria and Online Forms
- Dealing with Assessment Centres
- Effective Interview Techniques
- Creative Job Seeking
- Getting started in the Australian job market for International Students
- "So You've Got The Job - Now What?"
Check the times and dates and you NEED to register online --- www.uow.edu.au/careers/assistance/workshops1.html
SYDNEY CAMPUS WORKSHOPS FOR INTAKE D
Finding part-time or casual work in Australia
On how you can find part-time or casual work in Australia. This workshop includes tips on where to look for jobs, how to prepare your resume and knowing what Australian employers are looking for.
Room 4 9:30am - 1:30pmThurs 24/09
You must register here
Creative Job Seeking/Resumes/Interview Techniques
Learn how to be proactive and seek out knowledge which leads to opportunities. Learn how presentation and content of your resume can create an impact with your target audience and better prepare for job interviews by researching your audience and yourself, so you can be persuasive in your answers and deal with difficult situations.
Room 5 10:30am - 12:30pm Wed 07/10
You must register here
MANY GREAT OPPURTUNITIES ON MY JOB BOARD
Each week we get lots of different opportunities coming onto My Job Board.
A wide variety of disciplines are sought - for various types of opportunities (casual work, immediate start for more professional roles, graduate programs for next January, and also vacation work and internships over summer). Check them out from our website now, and also every few days, cause you just don't know what might come in at any stage.
WANT TO WORK OVERSEAS?
Careers Central has a partnership with Going Global - one of the best sites around which provides all sorts of info on finding work and living OS. If you havent checked it out yet - have a look and explore the reality of working in dozens and dozens of countries
http://www.uow.edu.au/careers/goinglobal/
LODE UP ON JOB OPPURTUNITIES
Lode is a new resource to help students access employers' graduate programs, internships and vacation work programs - Students can create an online profile that showcases their skills and qualifications to potential employers. Employers can then search Lode and request profiles directly from the students that match their needs.
www.lode.com.au
SIFE (STUDENTS IN FREE ENTERPRISE)
Apply now to join a community project for SIFE. Students in Free Enterprise is a student volunteer program.
Learn new skills – meet new friends – be part of the community – be a team leader – all valuable skills for future career planning and job search.
To be considered you must
- be a current student
- be able to attend monthly meetings
- be able to spend a few hours on project work.
Students who participate in projects will be eligible to apply for the National Competition in July 2010 (travel & accommodation paid).
Go to www.sifeaustralia.org.au for more information and if you’re sold, send your resume and student number to srejske@uow.edu.au – closing date30 October 09
BIZEDGE - YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS DAY (SYDNEY)
Register now to come and hang out with your fellow young entreprenuers, in a day filled with awesome workshops, networking and speakers!
You will spend the day hearing from successful entrepreneurs, networking with other young entrepreneurs, & learn key skills that will give you the edge over your competition & the market.
Running in Sydney CBD thanks to NSW Department of Industry & investment in partnership with The Frank Team. Guess what?
It's FREE! You would be crazy not to snap this up.
Spaces are filling up fast, so avoid disappointment and book now.
www.youngentrepreneurs.net.au/
If you study at a campus of UOW - other than the Wollongong
campus, an opportunity listed here regarding an activity
at Wollongong may not be easily accessible. If this
is the case, you might like to email our office (careers@uow.edu.au)
or phone (02 4221 3325) and we may be able to suggest
some alternatives.
Should you wish to DELETE your record from the
JSDB please send us an email
to: careers@uow.edu.au
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