CRASH COURSE

Finding Casual Work

ANU Careers

Todays session:
Where are the jobs?
How to successfully apply for them
Question time

Plan & build a successful career

What type of work?

Considerations:

Money
Time
Energy
Experience/skills
what have you done before
what can you do

Where to Search for Jobs?

ANU CareerHub
careerhub.anu.edu.au

Canberra city and suburban centres

Your networks (Many jobs are never advertised)
Online search facilities, eg SEEK.com.au
Organisation websites
Agencies (some specialize in specific
industries)
Temporary employment registers

ANU CareerHub

careerhub.anu.edu.au (check it regularly!)

For current ANU students and recent graduates

Register using your university ID and password

Apply directly to the employer

The Careers Centre is not an agency and does not

match you with an employer or provide you with
insurance

Examples of Casual jobs on CareerHub

Jobs are
received on a
daily basis.

Check
regularly for
new listings.

Jobs on Campus

Many on-campus opportunities are available throughout the year

Approach an area directly and/or check CareerHub regularly

Cafes and retail shops

ANU Union - http://www.anuunion.com.au/ - hospitality, functions and retail
roles
ANU Sport - http://
www.anu-sport.com.au/about-us/employment-opportunities
Jobs with ANU http://hr.anu.edu.au/employment-at-anu/job-opportunities

Job Opportunities in the ACT

Retail chains do their own recruiting, via their website
Small businesses often advertise by word of mouth or in
their windows
Ask at shops in the Canberra Centre, Westfield Woden &
Belconnen, Tuggeranong and other shopping centres

Hotels, Restaurants & Events

Tutoring agencies
www.seek.com.au & www.likeajob.com.au online search
Check CareerHub regularly

Purpose of the rsum and cover letter

To get to the next stage -The Interview!
Employers want to know:
1. Can you do the job?
Necessary skills, knowledge, qualities?

2. Do you want to do the job?

Are you motivated and can show an understanding of the role?

3. Do you fit in the organisations culture?

Do your values align?
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Preparation: know your organisation & job

Do your research
Questions to ask yourself include:

What type of work am I interested in?

What is my availability?
What does the organisation do?
Why do you want to work for the organisation?
What skills, experience, qualities are required?

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Identify your skills

Transferable skills are those that apply to a range
of activities
Think of your past experiences to identify your
transferable skills
Many skills are transferable
Tailor your resume by matching skills required in
the job advertisement with your transferable
skills
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Resume content tips

All rsums should be targeted
Organise your rsum to ensure
important information appears on the
first page
Be concise: 2-3 pages
Avoid unnecessary personal
information
Highlight recent relevant experience
(last 5 years)
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Content

Name and contact information

Profile / Career Objective *
Education and training
Skills summary: highlight key areas of
experience and achievements
Work-related experience and skills
Professional Affiliations
Achievements
Relevant additional skills/volunteer work
Referees

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Style & Layout

Choose plain font eg Arial 11pt
Use bullets points, capitals, bold & italic
Make headings large and clear
Balance white space with text to avoid
clutter
Use plain English
Power/action words at start of lines
Avoid over-use of I,me,my
GRAMMAR AND SPELL CHECK

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Employer dislikes
Poorly researched and untailored
rsums
Spelling errors/poor grammar
Applications sent to the wrong
company
Achievement certificates from high
school
Lengthy resume >5 pages
Colorful resumes, photos

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Cover Letter
Top Left
Your contact details
Organisations contact details
Date
Beginning: Dear .actual name
Introduction
1. Can you do the job?
2. Do you want to do the job?
3. Do you fit into the culture?
Conclusion
Signature / type your name

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Activity
Review Sample Cover Letter
Review Sample Resume

Do these document say:

1) I can do the job?
2) I want the job?
3) I am a good cultural fit this job?
Review Sample Cover Letter
Review Sample Resume
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O-Week Careers Workshops

Event

Title

Date & Time

Workshop

Building Employability For Career

Success

Tuesday 14 July
12:00pm-1:00pm
Wednesday 15
July
10:00am-11:00am
Wednesday 15
July 2:00pm3:00pm
Thursday 16 July
10:00am-11:00am
Thursday 16 July
12:00pm-1:00pm
Friday 17 July
1:00pm-2:00pm

Workshop
Working in Australia
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

CRASH COURSE:
Finding Casual Work
Building Employability For Career
Success
Working in Australia
Planning Your Career

Place

PAP MORAN G007

PAP MORAN G007
PAP MORAN G008
PAP MORAN G007
PAP MORAN G007
PAP MORAN G007

Book to attend the workshops under EVENTS on CareerHub http://careerhub.anu.edu.au

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Careers services and resources for students

We
help
with

career planning
gaining experience
understanding the job market
employability
job search
applications and resumes
Interviews & selection

Job listings and resources

http://careerhub.anu.edu.au
Register on CareerHub and check
regularly for job listings, resources, links
and employer profiles and to book for
appointments, workshops and events

Career Consultations
Confidential discussions about
what you can do with your degree,
career decision making, gaining
experience and your employability

Drop-in consultations
Quick questions and application checks
Mondays
11am -1pm
Wednesdays 2pm - 4pm
Fridays
11am -1pm

Workshops and Employer

Events
Seminars and workshops,
employer presentations and
Careers Fairs throughout the year

Contact us

Student Experience and Career Development

JB Chifley Building #15, Arts Centre Lane
(Opposite the Gods Caf)
http://careers.anu.edu.au
careers@anu.edu.au 02 6125 3593
www.facebook.com/AnuCareersCentre
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