Get Noticed, Get the Job

• Sun 11 Apr
  4 hours, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 2:00 PM Selwyn College, Auckland. Presenters: Kate Thompson
  

  • $44.00 incl. GST
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Description

Employers are busy people and the COVID-19 job market is a challenging one!

So make your skills and experience stand out with a CV and cover letter that are relevant, professional, chock-full of measurable achievements and easy-on-the-eye. Then back up your applications with an engaging LinkedIn profile that builds your network.

This workshop-based course will help you identify your career achievements and present them with the metrics (numbers) recruiters love. You’ll also receive templates to help you write your CV and cover letter, and handy tips to help you stand out from the crowd.

Learning objectives

At the end of the course you will be able to:

1. Create a concise, engaging CV that highlights your skills and experience
2. Identify what you’ve achieved in your career (not just what you’ve done) and put metrics on those achievements
3. Write a cover letter that matches your skills and experience to what the employer is looking for 
4. Set up a LinkedIn profile, build your network of contacts, and attract recruiters online.

About presenter Kate Thompson

Kate Thompson has built a corporate career in communications, change management, community engagement and sustainability. She’s also helped many people and communities gain skills, knowledge and access to opportunities through mentoring, training and community development. In her most recent assignment, Kate provided career support for people losing their jobs due to COVID-19. She’d love to help others ‘present their best selves’ in the job market.

What to bring

A sandwich or packed lunch. We'll provide tea and coffee for breaks. You don't need to bring any materials with you, but come along ready to workshop a past role (i.e. have a role in mind - role name, employer, dates, responsibilities). If you currently have a LinkedIn profile, please bring your login details.