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Here’s some helpful ideas (no guarantees, just positive advice)
1/ Know what you want. Use resources like this web site to find out everything there is to know about your dream job. 2/ Be a positive version of yourself at interviews. Don’t try to fake it. 3/ One of the keys to job success is “preparation, preparation, preparation”. Practise and rehearse interviews. Look at the selection criteria and practise answering likely questions. 4/ Get feedback from trusted people, be prepared to accept positive criticism, ask questions of people in the types of positions you are seeking, don’t burn bridges. 5/ Volunteer your services to the types of employers who offer the work you are interested in. 6/ Read job descriptions to find out what employers are looking for. 7/ Study an appropriate training course.
...and treat yourself to the things you like occasionally to keep your energy and enthusiasm levels high. |
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General employment attributes (reference: jobguide.dest.gov.au) Australian employers have identified eight groups of skills and a list of personal attributes that they consider to be essential to successful workplace performance regardless of where you work or what work you do. Ask yourself honestly (and get feedback)...how do you rate? Employability skills · Communication skills · Teamwork skills · Problem-solving skills · Initiative and enterprise skills · Planning and organising skills · Self-management · Technology skills · Learning skills
Employability attributes · Loyalty · Commitment · Honesty and integrity · Enthusiasm · Reliability · Personal presentation · Commonsense · Positive self-esteem · Sense of humour · Balanced attitude to work and home life · Ability to deal with pressure · Motivation · Adaptability. |