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Developing a Career Portfolio
Employment Agency Version
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No matter what your age, career planning is an essential part of our life development. Due to the constantly evolving job market and the continual changes occurring in higher education and TAFE courses, everyone needs to develop a career pathway plan that identifies different areas of interest and the ways each of them can be achieved, short-term and long-term. This program covers a range of aspects relating to the compilation of a career portfolio, including defining a career portfolio, collection of information relevant to both specific and generic skills, and putting it all together. Featuring Dr Alan Montague from RMIT University, the program follows the experience of two landscape gardeners and shows the value of exploring and developing a career development plan with a view to ongoing re-evaluation of the portfolio.
No matter what your age, career planning is an essential part of our life development. Due to the...
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Developing a Career Portfolio
Student Version
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Years before someone lands their first job they should be putting serious thought into the development of their career portfolio. A career portfolio is a collection of documents that provide evidence of a job seeker’s interests and skills both specific to a particular job and generic to employment in general. This program covers a range of aspects relating to the compilation of a career portfolio, including defining a career portfolio, collection of information relevant to both specific and generic skills, and putting it all together. As well as hearing from career coach Julie Farthing, the program follows the experience of two (fictitious) students who applied for the same job one having prepared a career portfolio and the other without. It also takes a step-by-step look at how to prepare a portfolio and explains how developing a career portfolio is a highly advantageous strategy when trying to create an impression with an employer.
Years before someone lands their first job they should be putting serious thought into the develo...
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E-networking for Jobs
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Networking - It's making connections, forming relationships, acquiring knowledge and showing your skills. But what is the best way to do this in the age of online networking? These days it is rare for people to solely rely on face to face contact, typed letters or telephone calls. E-networking is the way of the future but with it comes new dangers that we all must be aware of and considerations that must be taken into account. In this program we explore what e-networking is and the precautions we all should take to ensure our online identity accurately reflects who we are, assisting us in the job seeking process. One thing is certain - e-networking is here to stay.
Networking - It's making connections, forming relationships, acquiring knowledge and showing your...
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Getting it Right at the Interview
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Going to job interviews can always be a challenging and occasionally nerve-wracking experience. This program addresses all the basics you need to know about going to a job interview. Issues discussed include: preparing for the interview; developing your listening and communication skills; understanding your career goals and how the job interview can address that; using appropriate body language; asking questions of the interviewer and seeking feedback; using mock interviews; understanding the difference between individual and group interviews. After having seen this program you will be much more confident at your next job interview.Chapters: 1. Introduction 2. Preparation 3. Preparing for The Interview 4. Mock Interviews 5. Putting It All Together 6. The Interview 7. Conclusion
Going to job interviews can always be a challenging and occasionally nerve-wracking experience. T...
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Job Application
Looking Good on Paper
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Applying for a job can be an intimidating process; especially if it's your first job or if you have held the same position for a long time. How do you really know what they're looking for? Well, the key to getting the first step right is a clear and concise job application, because employers simply don't have the time to go through lengthy, unfocused submissions. This program will help you focus on expressing your skills and experience, writing applications that really stand out, and addressing the all-important selection criteria. It also examines online job applications. An up-to-date and practical program that will get the real you onto paper. Chapters: 1.Identifying Your Skills 2.Looking for a Job 3.Writing a Good Cover Letter 4.Addressing the Selection Criteria
Applying for a job can be an intimidating process; especially if it's your first job or if you ha...
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Job Search in the 21st Century
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What are the most efficient and effective ways of finding employment in the 21st century? This program provides valuable strategies on how to use the internet for job search, including searching employment sites and employer sites. Viewers will learn about the power of networking and how to apply for a job online.
What are the most efficient and effective ways of finding employment in the 21st century? This pr...
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Job Seeking Skills for Young People
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The Generation Y person was born somewhere between 1975 and 1990 and is quite a different generation to Gen X or previous generations. Gen Ys are highly technology driven, seek short-term career pathways and jobs that either make a difference in society or are a means to an end based on lifestyle. This program investigates this Generation and provides advice on likely career pathways and job-seeking skills specific to their needs. Emphasis is placed on developing a digital career portfolio, specific and generic skills, investigating employers on the internet that fit the Gen Y outlook, and interview skills that contain ambitious career aims.
The Generation Y person was born somewhere between 1975 and 1990 and is quite a different generat...
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Pathways Planning
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No matter what your age, career planning is an essential part of our life development. Due to the constantly evolving job market and the continual changes occurring in higher education and college courses, everyone needs to develop a career pathway plan that identifies three career areas of interest and the ways each of them can be achieved, short-term and long-term. This program explores the method that can be used to assist career pathway planning and the support a career professional can bring to it. The program also looks at ways of updating and renewing your pathway plans at regular interviews.
No matter what your age, career planning is an essential part of our life development. Due to the...
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What Will I Say at the Interview
Student
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Going for a job interview can be quite a nerve-racking experience. This program addresses the key issues that impact on achieving a good job interview. The importance of doing your research, being well prepared and having a list of questions ready to ask the interviewer is part of the process. The other important aspect is being confident and being able to effectively market yourself as the best candidate for the job. Advice is given on listening carefully, taking your time to answer questions, turning negatives into positives, and generally approaching the interview with confidence. The advantage of doing a number of mock interviews as part of the preparation is also discussed. Chapters Include: 1.Interview skills, prepartion 2.Anticipating Interview Questions 3.At the Interview 4.The advantage of mock interviews 5.Putting it together
Going for a job interview can be quite a nerve-racking experience. This program addresses the key...
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What will I say at the Interview
Employment Agency Version
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Interviews - they're the point in the job application process where the employer has the opportunity to gain a firsthand impression of a candidate's character and suitability for a position. Being well prepared, able to anticipate questions and having considered appropriate responses ready, gives anyone facing a job interview a significant advantage. This program is filmed in documentary style as a job applicant, together with his professional advisor, goes through the process of preparing for and undertaking two job interviews. A number of key points about job interviews are covered, as well as a multitude of ways in which an applicant can prepare for interviews and be well in contention for the job they want. It also illustrates how a bit of careful thought and preparation can significantly enhance an applicant's performance in a job interview. questions ready to ask the interviewer is part of the process. The other important aspect is being confident and being able to effectively market yourself as the best candidate for the job. Advice is given on listening carefully, taking your time to answer questions, turning negatives into positives, and generally approaching the interview with confidence. The advantage of doing a number of mock interviews as part of the preparation is also discussed.
Interviews - they're the point in the job application process where the employer has the opportun...
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What will I say at the Interview (Student)
Student Version
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Going for a job interview can be quite a nerve-racking experience. This program addresses the key issues that impact on achieving a good job interview. The importance of doing your research, being well prepared and having a list of questions ready to ask the interviewer is part of the process. The other important aspect is being confident and being able to effectively market yourself as the best candidate for the job. Advice is given on listening carefully, taking your time to answer questions, turning negatives into positives, and generally approaching the interview with confidence. The advantage of doing a number of mock interviews as part of the preparation is also discussed. Chapters Include: 1.Interview skills, prepartion 2.Anticipating Interview Questions 3.At the Interview 4.The advantage of mock interviews 5.Putting it together
Going for a job interview can be quite a nerve-racking experience. This program addresses the key...
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