Jobseeker Resources

1. Research

Thoroughly research the company, and review the job description.
 

2. Reflect

Write down your key strengths and achievements.

3. Repeat

Practise speaking positive about yourself, in the mirror if you have to – YES, really! Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that we’ve got what it takes for the job.

4. Recall

Familiarise yourself with interview location so you can be prepared for any possible travel or parking delays to avoid unnecessary stress.

5. Rock it!

Think about what you will wear, first impressions count!  

During the interview

It's a good idea to prepare some of your own questions for the interviewer. Asking relevant questions about the job or company can show the interviewer your enthusiasm, initiative and preparation.

At the conclusion of the interview, ask the interviewer if there's any extra information they need from you, and find out when you might expect to hear back from them. Most of all, thank them for taking the time to meet with you.

After the interview

• If you haven't heard from the recruiter or hiring manager within the time frame mentioned at the interview, it's appropriate to send a polite follow-up email requesting an update.
• If you've been selected to move forward in the process, be aware that things might move quite quickly; you may be invited back for a second interview or asked to complete an assessment/test. The recruiter or hiring manager may wish to contact your referees. It's important for you to make sure your referees are happy to answer questions about your past performance BEFORE the recruiter or hiring manager contacts them.
• If you have not been successful, take onboard the feedback the recruiter or hiring manager gives you and use this as an experience to learn for your next interview. If the feedback is unclear, it's appropriate to ask for further clarification.

Make sure your Resume (or Curriculum Vitae) is up to date

Your resume should capture the best of you in just a few pages. Although there's no single correct way to write or format a resume, we've come up with a guide which covers the basic information you should include.

A few extra tips on resume writing:

• Always list your employment history starting with the most recent job and working backwards.
• Include the dates you worked for each employer.
• List your education details starting with the most recent qualification and working backwards. If your secondary education was more than 10 years ago, you probably don't need to include this.
• If you've attended courses that are relevant to the job you've applied for, list these starting with the most recent course.
• Including referee details on your resume is optional. If you decide to list your referees, make sure they're happy to provide you with a reference.