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          ... in your Job Seeking

The Edge on CD
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The Careers Service is excited to offer you access to the latest version of the highly acclaimed resource 'The Edge', which deals with getting started, applying on paper, applying online, creative job seeking, and the job interview.

The 2009 version again includes extra functional tools, such as:

  • employer comments (via video) about job applications and job interview techniques
  • sample resumes with comments
  • sample letters with comments and advice built in (annotated)
  • templates to build entries for your portfolio of skills

You can access the online version here (PDF document, approx 5 MB. Please read the technical/download/user & copyright details first), or come into our offices and pick up the CD Rom version or a hard copy version (the printed version does not have the additional functions listed above).

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Last updated: 18-Feb-2009

 

  1. Univative Summer 2010 - Develop your employability skills! - Are you interested in getting a step ahead this summer? Using your university education in a real workplace situation? Spend a few hours each day (each team makes its own arrangements) and develop your employability skills and gain the work related experiences employers look for. Univative Illawarra for Summer 2010 will be held during the period from Monday 1 Feb to Friday 19 Feb 2010. Apply NOW!
  2. Certificate in Global Workplace Practice - For international students who graduate in Spring 2010 or Autumn 2011 and plan to stay in Australia, Careers Central has a great program for you that helps with all the skills and knowledge you need to get a job in Australia. Registrations are open now - more information here!
  3. Managing Disability at Work - - The things you need to know - Monday 23rd November 2009, 11am to 2pm (includes lunch), Eastern Avenue Lecture Theatre, The University of Sydney. Register online!
  4. Overseas Work Experience Opportunities - The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) arranges overseas work experience opportunities for university students studying degrees in engineering, science, and technology related disciplines. Paid professional traineeships are available in over 80 countries and range from 2-12 months. Applications close 10th December. More information can be found here.
  5. Scams And Bad Work Practices - Students need to be careful that a work opportunity that sounds too good to be true - probably is. Unauthorised job opportunities - like flyers placed in uni toilets - may not deliver on their promise. Don’t get ripped off. See here for more details.
  6. GAMSAT - Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test - GAMSAT is required to be selected for graduate-entry medical degrees. Deadline for registrations is 2nd February 2010. The test date will be on the 20th March 2010. More information can be found online here.
 
 
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