Practical Skills for Job Applicants

Overview

This one day workshop covers the whole selection process from resume to referees. Discover how to develop a professional resume, write great applications, prepare for interviews and understand the merit selection process

Who should attend?  Government staff and external applicants

Includes: Essential information about Capability Frameworks

Topics covered in the workshop:

• Understand the merit selection process
• Read between the lines to understand what selection panels are looking for
• Use Capability Frameworks
• Prepare a professional resume
• Write great applications – 2-3 page summary or responses to selection criteria
• Identifying unique skills and employment history to build a competitive advantage
• Get tips for successful interviews
• Select the best referees
• Gain the confidence and skills to sell yourself

Please note; this workshop is a condensed version of the two-day Job Applicant Skills Intensive, including both a written application and interview skills component. If you are interested in a one-day workshop covering just one of these components, please see our Resume and Application Writing and Interview Skills workshops.

Learn From

• Highly skilled and experienced facilitators
• Our experience with more than 5000 public sector selection panels since 1996
• Up-to-date knowledge of both Queensland and Australian Government recruitment

Costs

$495.00 per person incl. GST

Book two weeks in advance for our discounted early bird rate ($451.00 including GST).

Venue & Timing

Workshops are held at a Brisbane CBD venue and runs from 9:00am to approximately 4:30pm.

Morning Tea and Lunch is provided with tea and coffee available during breaks.

For more information, please contact us on 07 3220 1166 or via email to training@meritsolutions.com.au