Welcome to work life
With the Get Job Ready Pathway, you explore what jobs are best suited to you, learn ways to stand out to employers, and skills you'll need to be successful. All so you can get your ideal job.
Get Job Ready Pathway Overview
At the start, it's easy to feel on the backfoot. There are a lot of moving parts. In the Get Job Ready Pathway, you get clear on what jobs and industries best suited to you, know where to look for new opportunities, learn ways to stand out to employers, and critical skills valued in today's work environment. Be more savvy, confident, and thrive.
Get Job Ready Pathway Courses
What's Your 'Why'?
- Identify your reasons for wanting a casual job e.g. money, experience.
- Review jobs that align with your purpose.
Find out your reason for getting a job, discover ideal jobs, match skills to jobs.
The Job Hunt
- Find industries that are suitable for young people.
- Select an industry that aligns with your vision and goals.
- Recognize your rights e.g. work hours, pay.
Here's a comprehensive course to find a job that's right for you.
Prep Work
- Use job boards and search engines effectively.
- Select a bank account that's right for you.
- Organize a TFN and Superannuation.
Learn how to find employers who are hiring, and everything you need admin wise to get paid!
How You'll Get There
- Create a resume and cover letter that champions your brilliance and stands out to employees.
- Use resume making tools such as the one available from SE.
- Make any adjustments on your social media account to positively impact future employment.
Learn ways to stand out to employers and make sure you're giving yourself the best possible chance for success.
Acing Interviews
- Identify skills for different types of interviews e.g., group, individual.
- Dress for success.
- Practice culturally inclusive behaviours such as dress and gestures.
- Respond to common interview questions.
- Communicate (face to face and online) before, during and after interviews.
- Building resilience.
Learn key skills to make a good impression in a professional setting for that job interview.
Workplace 101
- Identify the mindsets and behaviors of an exceptional employee.
- Identify the key elements of an exceptional employer (incl. pay, super, culture, rights and more).
- Explore the 'value-add' and 'solution-focused' principles of workplace navigation.
- Describe the fundamental skills of customer service.
- Create an action plan to build strong relationships and thrive in the workplace.
Learn about what makes a good employer, and develop skills to become an in-demand employee.
Make It Count
- Identify your organization's vision and values.
- Describe your areas of strength and development that align with the organization's priorities.
- Create a stakeholder map of internal and external relationships.
- Create an action plan to deepen relationships and bring personal development projects to life
Learn how to position yourself in an organisation, understand stakeholders, and become strategic about connecting with the right people.