Here are some handy hints to help you:
- Keep the CV as brief and concise as possible, and relevant to the job/ agency.
- Break it down into sections (eg. personal details, employment history, qualifications and interests) and don’t leave any gaps.
- Include DOB, phone number, Australian address and a sensible email address (not onthepissinoz @hotmail.com).
- Check it thoroughly, then get someone else to check it too.
- Use MS Word. There’s nothing more annoying to a potential employer than a CV they can’t open!
- Always keep covering letters/emails formal; start with “Dear”, use proper grammar, spell check.
- Some agencies insist you call them before submitting your CV, but it’s good practice to at least follow up emailing your CV with a call.
Talking The Talk
Proper preparation prevents piss poor product. Follow these guidelines:
- Do your homework; know the company/agency (read their website), the job description, the full name, and pronunciation, of the interviewer, the venue and how to get there.
- You must be on time (phone if delayed), preferably five minutes early.
- It’s vital to look professional – as if you were going to work in an office – so no belly-buttons or cleavage, and smell fresh.
- Bring your passport and other personal details, like TFN (if you have one).
- Turn your mobile off.
- Turn your bloody mobile off!
- Shake hands firmly, be polite and friendly, sit upright, maintain eye contact, avoid one word answers, thank them for seeing you and have some questions to ask them.
- SMILE!
Rates of Pay*
Rates of pay can differ dramatically depending on the job title assigned to the position you’re applying for, size of the company hiring and length of contract on offer. Below is an indication of what you can expect from some of the more common industries:
Industry Rate
Childcare $15-$20 per hour + penalties
Construction $18-$60 per hour + penalties
Customer service $13-$16 per hour + penalties
Secretarial $14-$20 per hour
IT/Computing $20-$200 per hour
Harvest work $10-15 per hour or by piece rate
Hospitality $11-$18 per hour
Sales/marketing $12-$45 per hour + bonuses
*Rates given are accurate estimates at the time of writing.
GOOD LUCK !
June 15th, 2007
Here are some handy hints to help you:
- Keep the CV as brief and concise as possible, and relevant to the job/ agency.
- Break it down into sections (eg. personal details, employment history, qualifications and interests) and don’t leave any gaps.
- Include DOB, phone number, Australian address and a sensible email address (not onthepissinoz @hotmail.com).
- Check it thoroughly, then get someone else to check it too.
- Use MS Word. There’s nothing more annoying to a potential employer than a CV they can’t open!
- Always keep covering letters/emails formal; start with “Dear”, use proper grammar, spell check.
- Some agencies insist you call them before submitting your CV, but it’s good practice to at least follow up emailing your CV with a call.
Talking The Talk
Proper preparation prevents piss poor product. Follow these guidelines:
- Do your homework; know the company/agency (read their website), the job description, the full name, and pronunciation, of the interviewer, the venue and how to get there.
- You must be on time (phone if delayed), preferably five minutes early.
- It’s vital to look professional – as if you were going to work in an office – so no belly-buttons or cleavage, and smell fresh.
- Bring your passport and other personal details, like TFN (if you have one).
- Turn your mobile off.
- Turn your bloody mobile off!
- Shake hands firmly, be polite and friendly, sit upright, maintain eye contact, avoid one word answers, thank them for seeing you and have some questions to ask them.
- SMILE!
Rates of Pay*
Rates of pay can differ dramatically depending on the job title assigned to the position you’re applying for, size of the company hiring and length of contract on offer. Below is an indication of what you can expect from some of the more common industries:
Industry Rate
Childcare $15-$20 per hour + penalties
Construction $18-$60 per hour + penalties
Customer service $13-$16 per hour + penalties
Secretarial $14-$20 per hour
IT/Computing $20-$200 per hour
Harvest work $10-15 per hour or by piece rate
Hospitality $11-$18 per hour
Sales/marketing $12-$45 per hour + bonuses
*Rates given are accurate estimates at the time of writing.
GOOD LUCK !
June 15th, 2007
