Trish Squires
Job: CEO
Industry/Sector: Sport, Recreation
The previous CEO of AFL Tasmania, Trish Squires, shares her ideas on resilience and leadership. This includes being OK with not being perfect.
Tips for writing a killer cover letter
Almost every job out there requires you to submit an application. Give yourself the best chance to make a good impression with a well written cover letter.
How to write a ‘stand-out’ resume
Make a good impression with prospective employers with a stand out resume. Find out what to put in your resume to get that job interview.
Get the info for getting your L’s
As soon as you hit 16 years of age you can apply for a learner’s licence in Tassie. See how you can get the ball rolling to get your license.
What is a Trade Training Centre?
How to access an industry-standard training facility near you Are you keen to learn a trade while you’re still in school? There are specialist trade training facilities established in regional locations across Tassie. They have industry standard equipment, using the same type of equipment you’d use when you get the job. These centres are commonly …
What is a Transition Plan?
You’ll need a plan for what you’re doing in Years 11 and 12 If you’re in Year 10, you’ll need to nut out a plan for the next two years of your education (the sooner you start this the better). This plan is your commitment to reaching your further education and training goals beyond Year …
ASbA is a smart way to ‘learn and earn’
ASbA stands for Australian School based Apprenticeship (ASbA). In a nutshell, it’s an apprenticeship or traineeship that you do while still at school.
Your Tax File Number explained
If you want a casual job then you’ll need to pay tax to the government on what you earn. This means you’ll need your very own tax file number (TFN) which is like a reference number so they can tax you.
What’s a USI number & how do I get one?
USI stands for ‘Unique Student Identifier’. It’s a reference number you’ll need if you end up doing any training courses in the future i.e. like First Aid, Responsible Serving of Alcohol, Barista or any VET course.
What is an ATAR?
The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a number between 0 and 99.95. It compares your overall academic achievement and ranks it against your peers in that year. Watch the explainer video below to learn more. Visit the University of Tasmania website to find out more on ATAR’s