This program is delivered in partnership with Mercy Community services and it offers the following:
- One to one career guidance
- Information on career change
- Assistance to upgrade skills
- Options for self employment
- Networking opportunities
- Motivation
- Personal development
- Financial assistance for training
Cyberworks
- How to search for a job on the internet
- How to access information on the internet
Workshops
- Resume writing
- Different types of resume writing
- Resumes that impress employers
- What to include and what to avoid
- Designing your own Business Card
- Why you need a business card when seeking work
- Writing application letters
- Addressing selection criteria
- Interviews
Cultural Training
- Cultural differences and how they can affect you in the workplace
- Aussie slang and humour
- Handling social occasions
English Language Classes
- English conversation classes
- Written business English
- English language on the computer
Career Guidance
- Individual career guidance is available to assist clients in their choice or change of career. Assistance is available:
- To identify training, education and career pathways;
- To obtain recognition of overseas qualifications;
- On use of MY GUIDE on the internet;
- On the labour market;
- On government agencies;
- On all aspects relating to careers regardless of whether one is a school leaver or of mature age
Employment Orientation
The following services are provided:
- Workshops on self-employment
- Personal development
- Developing your full potential
- Information on how to access training; navigating Centrelink, Job Network and other employment programs; using your overseas skills and experience; volunteering; networking, effective communication; and other aspects of seeking work.