Preparing your Job Application

 

Overview

This is a hands-on workshop where participants are encouraged to bring past documentation including resumes, and a copy of the job they are applying for. By the end of the session, participants will have made a serious start on their application and increased their levels of confidence in preparing this often daunting task.

This course can be tailored to both the Government recruitment process and to Private Enterprise

The session covers:

  • The Recruitment process
  • Covering Letters/ Application forms
  • Resume creation
  • Addressing selection criteria (if applicable)
  • Group Work
  • Application review

 

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this session you will be able to:

  • Research and prepare for applying for a position
  • Understand the recruitment and selection process
  • Tailor your resume to each application
  • Read and interpret job advertisements and/or selection criteria
  • Identify and document what you have to offer – skills and results

 

Target Audience

Anybody currently applying for a job, or anticipating applying for one in the near future

 

Duration

This course can be tailored to business needs. A half day workshop will provide an overview and introductory information. A full day session will incorporate more practical sessions allowing for participants to spend more time on their own applications and receive specific feedback.

 

Student information

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