Your main goal in seeking satisfying employment is to get as many job interviews related to your career objective as possible. The strategies you use to reach this goal will vary and require a great deal of planning, persistence, hard work and a positive attitude. There are numerous ways to apply for a job, such as online, email, in-person and company forms. It is important to know how and who to submit your application to.

Importance

Find out why these subjects are important to your career, and see the proof in our statistical research.

Why

Knowledge is power, and understanding the hiring process is empowering. It will help direct your efforts and eliminate some frustration.

Statistics

There is good evidence that, at any given time, around two thirds of available jobs are "hidden" -  meaning not advertised or posted. Going after hidden jobs is well worth the effort because your competition may be unaware of them.

Lack of career progression is the main reason people decide to change jobs, according to recent survey conducted by Hays. Over 600 candidates were asked why they were looking for a new job. The ten most common reasons given were:

Lack of career progression
Seeking new challenges
Salary
Lack of training or development opportunities
Poor management
Too much stress
Travel time too great
Seeking to specialise in a particular field
Poor work/life balance
Office politics

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What To Do

Looking for a job or planning a career requires groundwork and careful preparation. The more you know about how to do it, the greater the probability of your success. A comprehensive list of Tips and Tools has been put together to help you no matter what stage of the job search process you are at. There is no use being told what to do, you need the tools to do it, giving you the confidence to identify and secure your perfect job.

Tips (Theory)

Applying for a job requires that you 'sell' yourself to an employer as the best person for that job. Your first contact with the prospective employer is very important, and you need to convince them that they should interview you.

Tools (Practice)

Developing an effective application takes time, effort and knowledge. Within each of the following sections you will find many resources to assist you applying for jobs.

Create Your Resume

Improve and Modify Your Resume

Address Selection Criteria

Craft a Cover Letter that Works

Submit Your Job Application

Caution

Only apply for a job if you believe you have the skills to do it, and if you find the prospect exciting. Of course you need the right qualifications, but enthusiasm and commitment are also really important.

 

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Information

We are continually on the lookout for useful information for the jobseekers. In order to better serve you, we now post relevant articles, news items, events and service providers that may be of interest to you.

Further Research

The following career-related articles have been carefully selected to assist you in the job search decision-making process.

Links

www.seek.com

www.careerone.com.au

www.newsclassifieds.com.au

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Service Providers

Abbertons Human Resources

Contact:
Phone: (07) 4659 7111
Fax: (07) 4659 7011
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Website: http://www.abbertons.com.au

Company Description:
We know that although work is only a part of your life, it affects every other part. Our mission is to place people in organisations where they will thrive and as a result drive the organisation towards its goals.

Contact our office to arrange a confidential interview regarding work in
Toowoomba and the Darling Downs.

Specialty Areas:
General recruitment services for South West Queensland

 

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Butler & Blackberry Hospitality

Contact:
Phone: 02 9692 9099
Fax: 02 9692 9044
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Website: www.butlerandblackberry.com

 

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Childcare Staffing Solutions

Contact:
Judy Rowlinson
Phone: (07) 54744143
Fax: (07) 54744183
Mob: 0401383748
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Website: http://www.childcarestaff.com

Company Description:
Childcare Staffing Solutions is a privately owned and run business operating from the Sunshine Coast but servicing areas all around Queensland.

Specialty Areas:
Finding staff for the Childcare Industry

 

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DLA Consulting Group

Contacts:
Ph: (03) 8624 4244 Fax: (03) 8624 4200
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Website: http://www.dlaconsulting.com.au

Company Description:
The DLA Consulting Group is a wholly Australian owned human resources and training consultancy.
The company has experienced continuous growth since commencing operations in 1989.

DLA specialise the following:
- DLA Recruitment - Permanent, Contract and Temporary
- DLA Consulting - HR and Risk Consulting
- DLA Training - WorkCover, OH&S, IT, Cert IV and Professional Development

 

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GMT

Contact:
Stuart Robert, CEO
Phone: 07 5555 0777
Website: http://www.gmtpeople.com

Company Description:
GMT is a wholly Australian owned and managed organisation that was established in 1999 with offices in Brisbane, Canberra, Gold Coast, Melbourne and Sydney. We provide comprehensive consulting and recruitment services across a wide range of industries and an ever growing client base.

We specialise in the provision of consulting, contracting and permanent placement services and solutions which focus on proactively sourcing, selecting and connecting quality people with our clients and each other. GMT is friendly and easy to deal with and we pride ourselves on our ability to establish relationships that mean business.

 

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HB Personnel

Contact:
Julie Kerin
Phone: [61] 07.4639.4110
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Website: http://www.hbpersonnel.com.au

Company Description:
HB Personnel specialises in the recruitment of temporary and permanent administrative, clerical and professional staff to a wide range of clients, including government, large and small private industry, listed companies and non-profit organisations.

 

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Hills Staff

Contact:
Bev Smith
Phone: (08) 8391 3344
Fax: (08) 8391 5545
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Website: http://www.hillsstaff.com.au

Company Description:
Hills Staff is locally owned and operated, and provides temporary and permanent employment services to businesses in the Adelaide Hills and the Murray Bridge region. Following are examples of positions we fill:

Reception Office Administration Clerical Data Entry
Book-keeping Accounts Payable Payroll BAS Statements
Retail Sales staff Accounts Receivable Secretarial Word Processing

 

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Company Hospitality Group Training WA

Contact:
Michelle Sidebottom
Phone: [61] 08.9481.1602
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Website: www.hgtwa.com.au

Company Description:
Offers a wide range of services, from apprentice & trainee recruitment to professional hospitality and tourism training.nationally accredited on and off-the-job training tailored for apprentices, trainees, employers and staff at hospitality venues.

 

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Industry Training & Employment Counsel

Contact:
Anne Russell
Mackay 
Phone: [61] 1800 009 960
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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MaxNetwork Employment

Contact:
Phone: [61] 07.4662.1955
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Website: www.maxnetwork.com.au

 

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OPS Jobs

Contact:
Paul West
Phone [61] 02.9676.2177
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Website: www.opsjobs.com.au

 

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Prestige Staffing Personnel

Contact:
Freda Burgess
Ph: 03 5023 3990
Fax: 03 5023 3551
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Website: www.prestaff.com.au

Company Description:
Locally owned and operated, Prestige Staffing Personnel Pty Ltd was established in 1999 with the objective of providing professional staffing solutions to businesses and organisations by way of:

Recruitment Services
Labour Hire
Human Resource Support

Specialty areas:
Accountants - Clerical and administration staff - Computer operators - Customer service officers 
Sales people - Hospitality - Viticulture - Heavy machinery operators - Drivers - Labourers and more.

 

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Pulse Recruitment

Contacts:
Daniel Hale
Phone [61] 02.9387.7005
Bondi Junction NSW 2002
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Website: www.pulserecruitment.com.au

Company Description:
With expertise in the recruitment of staff from fields such as office support, sales, accounts and customer service we understand the needs that are essential to both sides of the recruitment coin.

 

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Recruitment Central

Contact:
Phone: (07) 3120 4292
Fax: (07) 3120 4299
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Website: http://www.recruitmentcentral.com.au

Company Description:
Recruitment Central is a Brisbane CBD-based Recruitment Agency with a strong reputation for Candidate satisfaction. We are locally owned and operated and take pride in our knowledge of current market needs, our commitment to customer satisfaction and success in South-East Queensland industry placements.

We specialise in Temporary, Permanent and Contract roles across a wide range of industry sectors. So, if you are looking work, look no further than Recruitment Central!

Specialty Areas:
Temporary - Contract - Permanent - Office Management & Support - Accounting -
Marketing - Mid Level Management

 

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Select People

Contact:
Kent Willis, Operations Manager
Phone: 07 55191954
Fax: 07 55191920
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Website: http://www.selectpeople.com.au

Company Description:
Select People was established in March 2003 to focus on recruitment within the Hospitality and Tourism Industry on the Gold Coast, Queensland.

Our specialty is in Front Line staffing up to management level within 4/5 star International Hotels including Food and Beverage, Front Office and Housekeeping. Other areas include Kitchen, Engineering and Maintenance.

We also specialise in Theme Park recruitment for the Warner Village group, including Movieworld, Seaworld, Wet N Wild and Paradise Country, and have recruited on their behalf for over 8 years.

Specialty Areas:
Hospitality recruitment, large event recruitment, theme parks, Resort and Hotel recruitment.

 

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Ship to Shore Personnel

Contact:
Phone: 0500 524525
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Company Description:
We are now in our 6th year and becoming a stronger force in the industry each passing day.

Ship to Shore recruit only the best casual staff in Sydney to supply Sydney Harbour and Pittwater charter boats, numerous clubs as well as many private and corporate functions.

We specialise in hospitality staff ie: waiters, barstaff, catering assistants, supervisors, caterers, and chefs. We also specialise in Boat crew including deckhands, coxswains, skippers MCV/MC1V, cruise directors, hosts etc.

Delivery crew are also available.

 

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St Laurence Employment Services

Contact:
Geelong: 54 Little Ryrie Street - Ph 03 5223 2550
Belmont: 2/35 Thomson Street - Ph 03 5243 6503
Norlane: 143 Princes Highway - Ph 03 52750004
Colac: 542 Bromfield Street - Ph 03 5231 5590
Warrnambool: 143 Timor Street - Ph 03 55605977
Specialist Employment Services: TAP into Employment Rear 265 Ryrie Street - Ph 5229 0599
Website: www.stlaurence.org.au

Company Description:
JOB NETWORK AGENCY
JOB PLACEMENT 
JOB SEARCH SUPPORT
INTENSIVE SUPPORT
CUSTOMISED ASSISTANCE

 

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Wizard Personnel and Office Services

Contact:
Lynette Bender
Phone: 02 62750 750
Fax: 02 62750 779
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Website: http://www.wizardpersonnel.com.au

Specialty areas:
Commonwealth and ACT Government positions