Skillmax - course update

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Worker’s Name: Amy Ferguson

Organisation/Service/Project: University of Western Sydney

Telephone/Email: a.ferguson@uws.edu.au - 9852 4110

Initiative/Project: SKILLMAX COURSES –

• Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:

Dear Colleagues

UWSCollege still has places left in the Skillmax Jobseekers Course running at Westmead campus beginning 3^rd August. This course is free for eligible Skilled Migrants. Below is some more information about the course and eligibility criteria. I would be grateful if you could circulate this information throughout your networks or promote the information to your clients.

Skillmax – A job-seekers course for skilled migrants

Course 1

Commencing :                  Monday 3^rd August 2015

Days and times:                Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30am – 3:00pm

Concluding:                       Wednesday 3^rd September 2015

Location:                           WESTMEAD – Building J, 158 Hawkesbury Road, Westmead.

As per our previous courses, 2015 Skillmax courses will help students to develop job search strategies for the Australian employment market.

Course outline 

·        Developing a greater awareness of workplace culture and trends in the Australian labour market

·        Finding your fit in your field of expertise

·        Developing a career portfolio including your résumé and cover letter

·        Strategies to identify employment opportunities

·        Preparing for the job interview

·        Career management skills

·        Marketing yourself effectively

The eligibility requirements for this course are detailed below and on the attached flyer:

Candidates must

·         Be a permanent Australian resident
·         Have overseas qualifications
·         Be seeking work in their field of expertise
·         Have an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher