Job-ready resources
In an ever-changing and competitive job market, you need an edge. The Skills and Jobs Centre at Swinburne has a range of online resources that can help you become job-ready and stand out from the crowd.
The job market is constantly changing. Let us get you started with a range of online resources to help you get job ready.
If you're a student or have graduated from Swinburne in the last 12 months, head over to our careers and employability hub to discover resources designed to help you take that next step – and find a job you'll love.
These job-ready resources – resumes, cover letters, key selection criteria, interview skills and job search strategies - are self-paced, meaning you can stop and start at any time. Each session comes with a range of support material, including a link to the recorded video.
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Whether you are writing your first resume, need to update your resume or it’s been a long time since you wrote one, these resume writing sessions will help your resume stand out.
My first resume
If you’ve never created a resume before, or it’s been a long time since you’ve created one – this session is for you. Learn the important elements of a resume and how to make each section of yours stand out.
Here are the resources the video talks about:
Update my resume
Learn how to update and tailor your resume to match the job you are applying for. There are key points to think about so that your resume demonstrates how your skills and experience match the employer's needs.
Please find the resources referred to in the video.
A one-page cover letter is usually the first thing an employer or recruiter will read. The aim is to interest the employer so that they want to read your resume. In these videos, you will learn how to identify the required skills and experiences the employer is looking for and then tailor a cover letter to match.
My first cover letter
Want to learn the basics of writing a cover letter? This session is for you. We recommend completing My first resume before starting this session.
Here are the resources the video talks about:
Update my cover letter
If you already have some experience with writing cover letters, this is the session for you. We recommend completing Update my resume before starting this session.
Here are the resources the video talks about:
Key selection criteria (KSC) are what an organisation decides a person needs to perform the job. They include things like your skills, personal qualities, prior work experience, knowledge, and qualifications. In this session, you will learn how to write responses that best show how your skills and experiences match the job requirements.
Here are the resources the video talks about:
Being interviewed can be quite scary for most people, particularly if you haven’t had much interview experience or it has been a long time since you were interviewed.
Feeling prepared is the key. Learn how to review the job description, research the company, plan what you are going to wear, and practice your interview responses.
In this session you will learn valuable tips such as:
- How to greet the interviewer(s)
- What to take into the interview
- How to respond to questions
- Understanding verbal and non-verbal language
- What questions to ask.
Here are the resources the video talks about:
Many jobs aren’t advertised. So how do you look for what you can’t see? In this session, you will learn how to uncover opportunities in the hidden job market, learn about networking and gain insights into sectors where there is high job demand and skill shortages.
Resources coming soon!
Need help?
For more information, please contact the Skills and Jobs Centre via +61 3 9726 1450 or skillsandjobs@swinburne.edu.au.