So you want to be a Doctor?
Are you in Year 12? Are you keen to study Medicine, Dentistry or Clinical Sciences next year? Well, you need to sit a test this year to ensure you can commence your studies.
How To’s
How to elevate your elevator pitch
An elevator pitch is a short persuasive summary about yourself. It’s called this because you’ll only have about 30 to 60 seconds to make an impression. That’s roughly the time it takes to ride in an elevator.
LinkedIn- the social media site to help your career
Did you know there’s a social media platform that could help with your career? Find where you can connect with people who are working in an industry you’re keen to break into.
A beginner’s guide to superannuation
Superannuation is about making sure you’ve saved enough moolah to retire. Yes, we know retirements is ages away. But how much money you’ll have depends on the sort of lifestyle you can live in retirement.
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.
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 …