Free Workshops
If you are interested in attending any of our
workshops or would like Joblink Midwest to run a free workshop for your
organisation please contact Cassie Watson on 9964 9497 or e-mail cassie.watson@progressivetraining.com.au
Resume Writing
This workshop is all about how to write a winning resume and includes
information on what employers expect to see in your resume, how to market your
resume and other forms of job applications. This workshop
is also ideal for
participants to learn how to target their resume to a specific job. By the end
of this workshop you will have a professional resume displaying your skills and
abilities ....better still you will have
acquired a new skill yourself and be
able to produce a fresh resume whenever you need to!
Teamwork/Employability Skills
This workshop is designed to introduce teamwork skills and their
relation to employability. This workshop gives participants an insight into the
requirements of working as part of a team in a work environment and
the
expectation of employers for their employees in working in teams. You learn
valuable teamwork skills while having a lot of fun!
Career Matching
The Career Matching workshop is
designed to assist participants in matching their skills with potential careers
that will suit their own profile. In this workshop participants have the
opportunity to assess their
strengths and weaknesses as well as the relevance
of required workplace skills.
New World of Work
Making the
right choice is a good place to start. Where are the jobs? What are the
different ways I can be employed- casual, full time, contract, self employed,
job-sharing? This workshop answers all the important
world of work questions.
Work Safety
In today's work environment, Work Safety is one of the largest issues
for employees and employers alike. Dangers in the workplace and potential
hazards can be found anywhere and everywhere. This workshop introduces
participant to the identification and elimination of hazards and dangers to
assist in keeping yourself and others safe. Other areas covered include
employee/employer rights and obligations, near misses, proper use of
facilities
and the reporting of accidents.
Introducing Yourself
Being able to make a good first
impression is important in all aspects of job search. This workshop gives participants valuable
information in making the first step in applying for work and approaching
employers.
Job Search Skills
Learning general job search techniques and how to apply for jobs is an
essential part of gaining the right position for you. This workshop also
provides participants with a copy of the Job Search Guide and shows you
how to
use the online My Guide web portal.
Managing Your Money
It’s great to have a job but it’s easy to mis-manage your finances if
you don’t know how to budget. Learn how to easily take control of your
finances.
Addressing Selection Criteria
(how to get it right first time)
Selection criteria can be a daunting process for the un-initiated.
This workshop will provide clear and easy direction to assist you in addressing
selection criteria for any job application.
Interview Skills
Interviews should be something to look forward to. Planning and being
well prepared can assist to makes the interview process enjoyable and successful.
The workshop also indulges in mock interviews to improve your
own interview
skills.
Employer Expectations
Getting the job is only half the effort....you need
to be familiar with what an employer expects in the workplace. This informative
workshop will prepare you for the workplace to ensure you keep your job by
being able to
meet the employer’s expectations.
Career Planning
You may have an idea of the type of career you want but have you
thought about planning ahead. Knowing how to plan your career pathways is an
important part of your job future. This workshop will show you how to
plan your
career.
Communication in the workplace
Communication is a key employability skill and workplaces rely on good
communication skills. Our communications workshop will provide you with this
highly regarded workplace skill.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
There are over 480 Apprenticeships & Traineeships
available in Australia and this career pathway is a great way to be paid while
gaining a valuable qualification. The workshop is full of information on
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
including what is the difference between an
Apprenticeship and a Traineeship, how to get an Apprenticeship or Traineeship
& on and off the job training. This workshop is a perfect introduction to
the world of apprenticeships and
traineeships and the opportunities available
for participants.
Parents as Career Partners
Parents have an important role to play when assisting their
children with career decisions and choices. Knowing where to find the relevant
information can sometimes be tricky. This workshop provides parents with the
information
they need to assist in the career decision making process.
Choices for School
Leavers
For students leaving school it can be a very stressful time
if they don’t know what they want to do next. This workshop just gives them a
few options and pathways that they can take and helps encourage them to feel
more confident
when planning their future.
Application/Cover
letters
Applications and cover letters are very important when writing a resume
and applying for a job. It is basically like the cover of a book as it’s an
overview of you. This workshop helps people to understand what is and isn’t
important to
add and gives a few tips on how to make you stand out against others.
