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’s
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.
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.
You’ve made a decision, it’s time to set goals
Write action steps For each objective write down what actions you need to take. Set a target date for each step sticking with the above Glazing example: Goal: To become a GlazierObjective 3: Get work experience in Glazing Action Step – Talk to my school careers advisor to see about getting work experience. Complete by …
How to find jobs in the ‘hidden job market’
A few tips for scoring a job Getting a job can be pretty hard at the best of times. Chances are we’ll see greater competition for jobs and fewer jobs will be advertised. Sorry guys, that’s just the way it is right now BUT keep trying, there will awesome jobs out there for people just …
How to prep to have a confident job interview
Phone Interview Some employers may start off by giving you a brief phone interview. If you go well with the phone interview, it could lead to a different type of job interview. For example, a face to face meeting with someone in the company. Video Interview There are two types of video interviews: A live …
Money to support your study
Tasmania TasTAFE – Industry, local government and community groups support scholarships for TasTAFE students. TasTAFE scholarships are updated on their website when they become available. Be sure to check it regularly so that you don’t miss out. TasTAFE scholarships. Further education – UTAS, Australian Maritime College, University College – You’ll find everything you need to …
How do I apply for further education courses?
TasTAFE – direct application Call or submit an enquiry – You can get in touch by phone or an online enquiry form about enrolment. Don’t miss the deadline – Make sure you don’t miss the course application deadline. If you’re applying for a course starting next February, check the website from October onwards. Remember to …