Holmesglen Skills & Jobs Centre

Hello everyone,

As we all get ready for a calm, relaxed weekend, we would like to shout out a huge ‘Hello!’ to you all and welcome our new members- it’s great to meet you!
Skills and Jobs Centre are a small team of industry professionals, passionate in supporting people into their chosen career pathway.
We wanted to celebrate a snapshot of our 2021 success with you and share some of what has been achieved in semester one.

To date this year, our Skills and Jobs Centre (SJC) team has designed and delivered over ninety workshops, developing job ready skills, engaging our participants with industry representatives and assisting people in preparing for employment.
Some 1748 attendees were able to advance their knowledge on what employers look for in a successful candidate, and how to elevate their resume to be that candidate!

The number of people who found work with the support of SJC in their chosen career path, reached 187 !
A fantastic outcome, and congratulations to each of you!
We wish you well.

Our friendly Holmesglen SJC team offer independent advice on further study and job options. We support people with training advice, exploring a career change or looking for work. There are a range of free online workshops available, Careers Counselling services and advice and guidance from experts who are able to advise you.
Our range of supports include:-
• Course enquiries
• Careers advice
• Job search
• Résumé and Cover letter writing
• Apprenticeship and traineeship advice
• Referral to welfare support
• Current information on employment trends, skills shortages and employment opportunities

Holmesglen Skills and Jobs centre team can support:-
• Current students and Graduates
• Apprentices and trainees
• Prospective students
• Unemployed or retrenched workers
• Parents returning to work
• International students
• Anyone seeking a career change

Please contact us if you would like an appointment to explore any of these topics, our team are waiting to hear from you!
sjc@holmesglen.edu.au

Hello all, and a warm welcome to all of our new members.
Do you have time to share?
Are you looking to expand your skills, knowledge and networking?
Is volunteering for you?
Volunteer with Vinnies!!
This is an excellent opportunity for you to advance your skills in leadership, initiative and productivity.

For more information Click or visit: http://bit.ly/educationvolunteers
Or call our Recruitment team at Vinnies on 1300 736 933
or email volunteer@svdp-vic.org.au
Enjoy your weekend folks !!!!!!

The world of work is always evolving. Being able to demonstrate your key skills is an excellent start in preparing for your interview.
Here are some top tips to ensure you and your skills are current and in demand:

The 5 skills employers currently look for - how well do you match up?

1. Resilience - how to demonstrate your resilience!
Resilience might seem like an intangible quality, but being able to identify and talk about your capacity to adapt to and recover from situations is very valuable.

2020 is a great example- think about what you achieved?

How did you manage your time? And what adjustments did you make to be able to maximise your achievements and opportunities?

2. Advancing skills in using technology- What technological knowledge did you gain?
Being familiar with multiple technological platforms has always been important, and many businesses and services have suddenly had to adapt to using these throughout the 2020 pandemic. This has resulted in many companies, across all industries recruiting ‘tech-savvy’ staff members.

Video conferencing, on line document sharing and remote learning are all skills are now essential skills.
How can you show your aptitude for technology - how well do your skills match this business need?

3. Agility- Show you are productive, innovative and proactive!
Through the pandemic and beyond, learning new skills quickly, clear communication and exceptional team work have been key to success.

Are you a team player who can adapt easily to change?

4. Taking the Initiative
Through 2020, 42% of Australians learned new skills that they wouldn’t had it not been for COVID-19. In addition, in Victoria, a massive 40 % of people give time to volunteer through the pandemic!! Picking up extra projects or tasks during lockdown will have added to your skills set.

How have you been proactive through difficult situations? What attempts have you made, to be energetic through tough times?

5. EQ- Emotional Quotient; Interpersonal Skills.
The ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathise with others, are key skills employers look for.
How have you taken the time to listen to the concerns of others?
Have you needed to discuss workplace challenges or resolutions? And defuse conflict?

Preparing for an interview is your key to success!
*Start thinking about your skills.
*Start planning your interview responses

And finally,

*Start practicing your answers!!
Before you know it, you will be starting your career pathway

Hello all,
Just finished my cert IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping . looking for opportunities.
Thanks

TnC Care are HIRING!!!

Disability Support Worker

- Flexibility of part-time ongoing work and/or Casual work
- Work in a great team environment
- The opportunity to have a positive impact on peoples’ lives

About Us:
TnC Care has great opportunities for energetic individuals to support people with disabilities to actively participate within their community and home life. In addition, we offer opportunities for learning and development, and casual, part-time or permanent hours to suit your work/life balance.
Working within Melbourne Metro and/or Regional Victoria, you will have the opportunity to support individuals with all areas of their life, from participation in recreational and social activities to assistance with their day-to-day living.

The Position:
We are looking for people who want to improve the lifestyles of people with a disability, uphold their human rights and work towards empowering individuals to live the life they choose.
In this role you will:
Support people in their day-to-day living, ensuring they have opportunities to develop and maintain a valued lifestyle.
Provide services to individuals which are developed specifically for their needs and within our "Person Centred" approach of delivery by providing support for people with disabilities in a range of settings, in the home and in community based activities
Support and promote TnC Care’s commitment to equity and social responsibility
Monitor and record daily progress of Participants with goals

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:
Great communication skills with a diverse range of people.
Be able to work alone and within a team.
Be able to work with people of differing abilities and some awareness of disability issues.
Be able to build strong supportive relationships with staff and participants
Have good problem solving and a calm manner.
Previous experience in the disability sector
Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and undergo an NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to commencement. These can be done as part of the recruitment process.

To apply for this position, you will need to email your Resume with a minimum of two references to myself at: travis.h@tnccare.com.au

The 5 skills employers seek (and how to show them)

2. Confidence using technology
Being technologically literate has been important for many years, but many organisations suddenly had to implement new technologies during the pandemic. “To stay relevant, companies across all industries are seeking tech-savvy professionals,” says , a Director at a lead Recruitment in Australia.

“Familiarity with tools such as teleconferencing, collaboration platforms, file sharing, remote learning and the ability to organise and deliver virtual events are now essential for many.”

How to show your aptitude for technology
Because technology is evolving at such a rapid pace, make sure you can demonstrate that your knowledge and skills are up to date. In an interview or application, identify how you use different technologies and how they assist your work (e.g. boost productivity, support teamwork or help streamline communication).

3. Agility
The pandemic showed us that the world can change dramatically and very quickly. When employers brought in different strategies to ensure their businesses were sustainable, they needed adaptable and agile employees.

“Hiring managers are looking for employees who can be productive in an environment without necessarily having a blueprint, road map or written process to follow.”

4. How to demonstrate your agility
Teams and roles have undergone a lot of change, so mention how you’ve raised your hand for projects and tasks that are not necessarily part of your job scope “That’s a great way to highlight you’re a team player who adapts easily to change,’ states the Managing Director.

5. Proactivity
Hiring managers are looking for employees who are proactive and have taken initiative in learning new skills or seeking out new opportunities. As it turns out, 42% of Australians learned new skills in 2020 that they would not have if it wasn’t for COVID-19.

How to show that you’re proactive
“In an interview, I’d be keen to hear about your achievements separate from your job description,” states the Managing Director of a leading New Zealand Recruitment Agency.

“For example, did you pick up any extra projects or tasks during lockdown? What did you achieve during your down time? Being able to articulate this gives me an understanding that you didn’t retreat from work during the pandemic, but rather you made an attempt to be energetic and upbeat during a tough situation.”

6. Emotional intelligence
Having the ability to understand, manage and express your emotions is another key skill. In turbulent times, it’s crucial that companies have employees who can respond appropriately to the emotions of others – whether it’s their manager, colleagues, clients or customers.

“Being self-aware and able to connect with others are qualities that will help you land a job and grow your career,” states the Director of a leading Recruitment company in Australia.

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Hunting for a job in Australia is a fairly straightforward process . There is a wide range of websites, listings and support services, both specialised and more general, with comprehensive information of jobs that are available. Once you’ve found your ideal job, your goal is to secure it.
As an international student in Australia, you have the opportunity to work while studying, but also to find full-time work post-graduation, while your knowledge is fresh and the network you have built is strong.
Whether you’re looking for a part-time or casual job, or jumping into your career, here are seven top tips to help you successfully on your employment pathway.

• KNOW WHO YOU ARE BEFORE TRYING TO SELL YOURSELF
• LEARN HOW TO UNDERSTAND WHAT AN EMPLOYER IS REALLY
LOOKING FOR
• BUILD AND USE YOUR OWN NETWORK
• DEVELOP THE SOFT SKILLS OF CONFIDENCE AND RESILIENCE
• PERFECT YOUR WRITTEN JOB APPLICATION
• MANAGE YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE AND REPUTATION
• PREPARE FOR THE INTERVIEW

Have you studied Horticulture and currently looking for a new opportunity? The Skills and Jobs Centre have received a fantastic new opportunity with Surrey Horticulture so do not delay and apply TODAY!!

Do you want to get into warehousing & distribution but need to improve your English?
This 10 week course will get you prepared to start work or move on to further study in the logistics area.

Alamein Neighbourhood and learning centre will be running a course on English -specifically for working in the warehousing and logistics industry.
*This course is a 120 hours
*100 hours will be face to face.

If you feel you might benefit from completing this course, please read the attached flyer, and contact Alamein Neighbourhood and learning centre on 98859401 or admin@alameinncl.com.au to find out more details and enrol.