Employment Resources
If you want to find help with finding employment or beginning a career, we have included some excellent help topics to get you started. Feel free to browse these documents.
These can be read and printed by following the links, or picked up in a booklet format from us at the student employment service.
How do I find a job?
(pdf,
21kb)
This document outlines different methods to find a job other than newspaper advertisements.
Advertised position - should I apply? (pdf, 12kb)
This document explains how to analyse an advertisement to extract useful information to assist in your application.
Action words (pdf,
9kb)
A list of powerful words that can be used in both your resume and application letter.
Using the Internet to find a job (pdf, 11kb)
How to use the Internet to find a job, including hyperlinks to appropriate employment agencies.
Application letter - advertised
position (pdf, 27kb)
This document explains how to write an application letter for a position that has been advertised.
This document contains four application letter examples for positions that have been advertised.
Developing your resume
(pdf, 24kb)
This document explains what a resume is, how to gather appropriate information, what information should be included, and layout styles.
Resume examples (pdf,
16kb)
This document contains three brief resume examples.
Scannable resumes (pdf,
15kb)
This document provides guidelines for format and content to develop an effective scannable resume.
Speculative letter - canvassing
for employment
(pdf, 22kb)
This document explains how to write letters to employers for positions that have not been advertised. This is extremely beneficial, considering 75 per cent of jobs are not advertised.
Speculative letter examples
(pdf, 13kb)
This document contains two examples of speculative letters. They are used to promote yourself and your skills to potential employers when a position has not been advertised.
Selection criteria (pdf,
21kb)
To apply for government vacancies, you must respond to key selection criteria. This document outlines how to develop appropriate responses to selection criteria.
Selection criteria examples
(pdf, 20kb)
This document contains responses to generic selection criteria.
The interview (pdf,
21kb)
This document provides information on how to prepare for an interview, including do's and don'ts.
Interview questions you may be asked
(pdf, 15kb)
This document contains a list of questions that an employer may ask you at an interview.
Interview questions you may ask (pdf, 9kb)
This documents contains a list of questions you may wish to ask the employer at the completion of an interview.
Thank you letter examples
(pdf, 10kb)
This document contains an example thank-you letter, to be sent to an employer after you have attended an interview.
Assessment centres (pdf,
10kb)
This article provides an explanation of assessment centres, and how to handle the process of group assessment.
Psychometric and other tests
(pdf, 9kb)
A brief explanation of personality and aptitude tests and how to handle them appropriately.
Effectively negotiating salary packages
(pdf, 14kb)
This document provides information to negotiate salaries. It also contains links to websites that provide average wages or salaries for a variety of occupations.
Acceptance letters
(pdf, 8kb)
This document contains an example acceptance letter to be sent to an employer when you wish to accept a position you have been offered.
Resignation letter example
(pdf, 8kb)
This document contains an example resignation letter to be given to your current employer. Always ensure that you have a definite employment offer before resigning.
Voluntary work can be worthwhile (pdf, 20kb)
This document contains information on the benefits of undertaking voluntary work, and effective methods of gaining invaluable experience.
Last updated 4 December, 2006