Writing a resume

A common misconception is that when you write a resume you have to have your life history, everything you have ever done in it. Actually a good resume has only the most important things in it. They are: your name, contact details, education-what school/s you went to and what level you completed, any work history including volunteer work and what skills you possess that are relevant to the job you are applying for.

Going for an interview

It can be pretty intimidating going for an interview, all industries are different but with most job interviews there is a panel of 2 or 3 people who will ask you questions about the skills that you have to do the job you have applied for. It is okay to let the people interviewing you know if you are a bit nervous and ask them to repeat their question if you don’t quite catch what it was. Just remember the more prepared you are the more relaxed you will be, so find out as much as you can about the employer. This website has some really helpful information: www.youngpeopleatwork.nsw.gov.au
                                   
Apprenticeships
To find out more about apprenticeships go to www.mygateway.org.au   or www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au

There is a long list of employment web sites out there here are a few that are really user friendly:

www.seek.com.au
www.jobsearch.gov.au                       
www.environmentaljobs.com.au
www.hippo.com.au                        
www.parttimeonline.com.au
www.defencejobs.gov.au
www.careerone.com.au           
www.mycareer.com.au                       
www.autopeople.com.au
www.sportspeople.com.au           
www.justsecretarialjobs.com.au            

www.careerjet.com.au

www.jobs.nsw.gov.au/

If you are trying to find an organisation locally to help you with writing a resume or a job application try the links below:

Mission Australia Employment Solutions

Mission Employment is a not for profit community based organisation that provides employment, community and training services. Mission Employment is a provider of the Federal Government's Job Network program services. They are an Employment Agency that solicits employment vacancies and provides referrals to those vacancies. The agency takes registrations from all people seeking employment and provides assistance to eligible unemployed jobseekers. Industry focused training programs are also provided. If you were wanting more information feel free to contact Mission Australia on:
Phone: 02 4869 2828
Fax: 4869 2829
Address: 290-300 Argyle St, Moss Vale 2577
Mail to: PO Box 754, Moss Vale 2577
Email: mossvale@missionaustralia.com.au
Website: www.missionaustralia.com.au   

Campbell Page Employment Services
Campbell Page is a not for profit community based organisation that provides employment, community and training services.  Campbell Page is a provider of the Federal Government's Job Network program and Disability Employment Network services. It is a free recruitment agency for employers. For more information contact on (02) 4860 4100 (phone), 4860 4111 (fax) or check out the website: www.campbellpage.com.au. Don’t hesitate to drop in to Shops 1-4, corner of Boolwey St and Station St, Bowral 2576 and visit us for a consultation. Or email to: jobs4bowral@campbellpage.org.au

Recruitment Services

Flexiforce Australia
Flexiforce provides employment, recruitment and labour hire. With any of our services we interview the prospective employees to ensure their suitability and reliability. We offer the free service of finding staff through our relationship with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations as a Job Placement Organisation.
Phone: 4869 5505
Fax:  4868 1051
Address: 2 Valetta Street, Moss Vale, NSW 2577

Mail to: PO Box 1148, Moss Vale NSW 2577
Hours: 8am – 5pm Monday - Friday

Email: enquiries@flexiforce.com.au
Website: www.flexiforce.com.au

Think Recruitment

A specialist in all aspects of labour hire, casual staffing, temporary staffing and permanent recruitment solutions for professional, white collar, blue collar, administration, skilled and unskilled staff.

Think Recruitment covers the Eurobodalla, Goulburn, Mulwaree, Shoalhaven, Sydney Wouth, Wingecarribee, Wollondilly and Illawarra areas.

Phone: 0418 467 884

Email: enquiries@thinkrecruitment.com.au

www.thinkrecruitment.com.au

Becker Industrial Recuitment/Labour Hire

Supported Employment Service:

Campbell Page Employment Services

Listed above also offers supported employment services

Challenge Southern Highlands Inc
Phone: 02 4872 1244
Welby Garden Centre, Cnr Hume Hwy & Bendooley St, Welby 2575
Mail to: PO Box 67, Bowral 2576
Service Description: Welby Garden Centre operates as a support industry, by providing support employment for 39 mild to severe developmentally delayed people between the ages of 16 and 65 years. Meetings are held quarterly. Notices sent to members.
Web: www.challengesh.org.au

Essential Personnel
Specialised employment service which seeks, secures and assists in retaining open employment positions for people with barriers to employment. We provide on site skills training and maintenance visits by job support staff to ensure employment is retained. We also offer a nationally accredited employment preparation course designed for people who need to develop or enhance their employability.
Web: www.essentialpersonnel.com