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Hi all,
Whether you are applying for a casual/part-time role or a more full time cadetship/internship/graduate position, the way you present your cover letter and resume to a potential employer is absolutely critical to your success in the recruitment process.
The initial application (which often requires a resume and/or cover letter) is usually the stage where the majority of applicants get rejected. You could have excellent credentials or even be great at interviews, but that counts for very little if you cannot make that first impression. It takes some skill to be able to sell your credentials convincingly on a cover letter and resume.
When I was applying for jobs myself (particularly graduate positions), it took me a LOT of trial and error to figure out how to write a resume and cover letter that worked. Learning from my mistakes had ultimately helped me end up with multiple graduate role offers (which I never thought would ever happen). This is why I want to share my learnings and experiences in a workshop so hopefully you will spend less time than I did trying to figure out how to write an effective resume and cover letter yourself.
I will be hosting this interactive workshop aimed at helping students write convincing cover letters and resumes. A lot of this is based on my own knowledge and experiences as well as those of many others from our moderating team who have had experiences as both applicants and recruiters themselves.
This workshop is not just about how to write a cover letter and resume. It is also about how to write a GOOD cover letter and resume.
The workshop will cover:
• Initial basics on how to appropriately structure a cover letter and resume
• Techniques to enhance the cover letter and resume that make your application look more convincing
• Interactive activities where you will actually be composing an example of an effective cover letter and resume from scratch
Time and location
Target audience
Any university or high school student looking for employment, whether it be casual, part-time or full-time.
Cost
Free
What to bring
Just pen and paper. Handouts will be provided. You are also welcome to submit your own resume or cover letter for review on the day.
How to register
Forward me a PM here and notify me if you are bringing any others with you. Please note that you will be required to confirm your attendance 2 days prior to the workshop day.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Cheers,
Trebla
Whether you are applying for a casual/part-time role or a more full time cadetship/internship/graduate position, the way you present your cover letter and resume to a potential employer is absolutely critical to your success in the recruitment process.
The initial application (which often requires a resume and/or cover letter) is usually the stage where the majority of applicants get rejected. You could have excellent credentials or even be great at interviews, but that counts for very little if you cannot make that first impression. It takes some skill to be able to sell your credentials convincingly on a cover letter and resume.
When I was applying for jobs myself (particularly graduate positions), it took me a LOT of trial and error to figure out how to write a resume and cover letter that worked. Learning from my mistakes had ultimately helped me end up with multiple graduate role offers (which I never thought would ever happen). This is why I want to share my learnings and experiences in a workshop so hopefully you will spend less time than I did trying to figure out how to write an effective resume and cover letter yourself.
I will be hosting this interactive workshop aimed at helping students write convincing cover letters and resumes. A lot of this is based on my own knowledge and experiences as well as those of many others from our moderating team who have had experiences as both applicants and recruiters themselves.
This workshop is not just about how to write a cover letter and resume. It is also about how to write a GOOD cover letter and resume.
The workshop will cover:
• Initial basics on how to appropriately structure a cover letter and resume
• Techniques to enhance the cover letter and resume that make your application look more convincing
• Interactive activities where you will actually be composing an example of an effective cover letter and resume from scratch
Time and location
Parramatta library is less than a 5 minute walk from Parramatta station. There will be short breaks in between the start and finish time.
Target audience
Any university or high school student looking for employment, whether it be casual, part-time or full-time.
Cost
Free
What to bring
Just pen and paper. Handouts will be provided. You are also welcome to submit your own resume or cover letter for review on the day.
How to register
Forward me a PM here and notify me if you are bringing any others with you. Please note that you will be required to confirm your attendance 2 days prior to the workshop day.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Cheers,
Trebla
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