From Study to Work – See myfuture

mcarrolo — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:15:32 +0000

As this semester finishes, many students will enter the world of full time work for the first time. To make this transition easier, it helps to be aware of the changes that a job can make to daily life.

Here at Ultimo TAFE Library we have a solid collection of books, video and other materials relating to job hunting, resume writing, job interview techniques. Why not use the resources we have available in the library inconjunction with the myfuture site to give you a head start in your quest to obtain your first job or that dream job you’ve always wanted.

For information and strategies about moving into a new world of work visit the Moving from Study to Work article on myfuture. This will explain how work changes a student’s life and provides useful tips for making the changes smoothly. For more articles about the world of work and gaining employment visit Get that Job in The Facts section of myfuture.

You can even set up an account with Myfutures that will enable you to “do activities to build your career profile, explore career ideas, consider career options and develop your career plan. ”

See below for a sample of what we have to offer at Ultimo TAFE library. They will be located on the level 2 display shelf and can be borrowed


	Australian resumes for dummies
	Amanda McCarthy
	650.142/MACC – ULT
	Wiley Publishing


Australian resume for dummies contains many examples of resumes from Australian recruitment agencies, selection criteria advice and job search tips and ways of creating and distributingyour resume for the best possible result.

Title	Author	Call no
Ready for work: key competencies for employment	Judith Dwyer	650.14/DWYE
You’ve got the job : how to get and keep your dream job	Grace Johnston	650.14/JOHN
Nail the cover letter	Ron & Caryl Krannich	650.142/KRAN
Knockout interview answers	Ken Langdon	650.144/LANG
What colour is your parachute? 2010	Richard Nelson Bolles	650.14/BOLL
High impact CV’s	John Middleton	650.142/MIDD

Student Association Job placement service

mcarrolo — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:52:12 +0000

Whether you’re looking to complement your course with professional experience, need an income to ease the financial burdens of study or are a recent graduate ready to start your career. Job placement services @ Sydney Institute can help you find the right job!

New job vacancies are posted each week on the Job Placement Service’s noticeboard near the Student Association and on the ground level at Ultimo Library (Learnspace). To find out more about the Job Placement Service contact Alexis Johnson on (02) 9217 4485 or check out their website here.

Library services: Ultimo College Library has many items relevant to job hunting. Click on the following links to view some of the resources in the collection:

Resume writing	Cover letters	Job interviews
Applications for positions	Career development	Self employment
Career changes	Job hunting	Career/Vocational guidance

If you are interested in any of the items on display feel free to borrow them. They will be located on the Level 1 New books display



	Title	Ready for work : key competencies for employment
	Author	Judith Dwyer
	Publisher	Pearsons Education Australia
	Call no.	650.14/DWYE

Title	Author	Call no
Job seekers handbook	Annie Lawrence	650.14/LAWR
Job search in the 21st Century (DVD)	VEA	650.14/JOBS
High impact CV’s	John Middleton	650.142/MIDD
Great answers to tough interview questions	Martin J. Yate	650.144/YATE
Finding a job after fifty	Terry Harty	650.140844/HART

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From Study to Work – See myfuture

Student Association Job placement service