Student development
The University of Sydney's Careers Centre has an extensive resource library, including a wide selection of downloadable handouts that provide students with information on graduate employment.
Interview tips
- An interview is as much about you making a choice about the organisation as it is about the organisation making a choice about you.
- Prepare for the interview by reading the job advertisement carefully, noting the key criteria and how you meet them. This will give you a good idea of the sort of questions you could be asked.
- Some of the commonly asked questions relate to your motivation in applying to that particular organisation, so it's important to know something about it.
- Even if you're asked what appears to be a closed question e.g. ‘Do you manage your time well?', don't just give the answer ‘Yes'. Every time you answer a question, give an example of your ability in that area.
- Have your written application and the job description beside you in case you need to refer to these.
Resume writing
A resume, or curriculum vitae (CV) is a summary of your education, employment experience, skills and relevant aspects of your extra-curricular life. It's also a marketing document to promote your suitability to a recruiter or prospective employer.
To market your skills effectively it's very important to tailor your resume to each vacancy under application.
It's important to consider both format and content. In doing so, don't underestimate the time it takes to put together a good resume.