Finding a Job
A range of diverse employment services and funded programs are available to assist you in finding a sustainable job. Through coaching and guidance, we can help you to access opportunities and overcome challenges to achieve your goals.
Resume and Cover Letter
A quality resume and cover letter can help you stand out in a sea of applicants and make a lasting impression. Explore these resources to get started.
Self-Help Tools
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Job Jumpstart
Job Jumpstart provides free workbooks, videos, templates and how-to guides to help you create a quality resume and cover letter and to succeed in job interviews.
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Youth Central
Youth Central offers tools for writing a resume and cover letter, including easy-to-use templates. They also provide advice on matters such as finding suitable referees.
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myfuture
myfuture provides a great selection of resources for job seekers including resume and cover letter templates for different experience levels and how-to guides.
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Job search basics workbook
This useful workbook can help you to understand job descriptions and apply your skills and experiences to a resume and cover letter. It's also great for exploring career paths and prepare for interviews.
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Eventbrite
This national directory of events can be used to search for resume or career workshops online or held in your area. Type words relating to resume and cover letter into the search bar to get started.
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How Social Media can Hurt Your Job Search
Linkedin report that 70% of employers use social media to research job applicants. This article suggests the types of posts to avoid so you can make a more positive impression.
Resume Templates
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Simple Resume Template
This resume template is easy to use and presented in a format suitable for those with entry level computer skills. Just be sure to include 2 or 3 of your references at the end.
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No Prior Work Experience Template
This resume template from Youth Central is suitable for when you have no work experience or are applying for your first job. Remove the first page before applying.
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Professional Resume Template
This resume template created by SEEK is suitable for job seekers with experience working in several previous jobs who are also confident in writing a short pitch about themselves.
Cover Letter Templates
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No Prior Experience Template
This template from Youth Central is suitable for when you have no work experience or are applying for your first job. Remove the first page before applying.
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Blue Collar Cover Letter Template
This cover letter template is suitable when applying for jobs that require physical labour or typically take place in locations outside of an office.
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General Cover Letter Template
This cover letter template is suited to a wide range of positions. It features sections that reference previous work experience and requires you to learn about the organisation to complete appropriately.