Free Interview Tips

• Take it seriously - it's brutal out there in the job market!
• First impressions count - be friendly and polite
  
• Know where the location of the interview is
• Find out the name of the person interviewing you
• Know you're strengths and weaknesses - be ready
•  to talk about them
• Be prepared - tell them why you're the best for the job
• Do research on the company and have questions ready to ask
• Take your CV and certificates
• Look your best - clean, tidy and professionally dressed
• Be positive when speaking about previous employers

Free Hints On How To Write A CV 

• Include both home & cell phone numbers so employers can contact you quickly. Give your physical address so employers know where you're based.
• Save your crazy, clever email address for your friends, use a sensible one for employers.
• For your personal profile, include your key strengths and career goals - make them relevant to the job vacancy.
• Achievements- sports, arts, community activities.
• Employment History - list your most recent job first.  If you've got gaps between jobs, show your jobs in years not months but be prepared to explain.  Show major highlights in your previous jobs. If you haven't worked before list any work experience, after school jobs, holiday jobs etc.
• Education & Training  Include - research work, conferences, special projects, health & safety. List college & university studies - all subjects passed, awards & certificates. Brainstorm with your friends they might with something you've forgotten.
• Interest/Hobbies - anything where you have leadership or teamwork, any voluntary work, it's great to show you're responsible.
• Referees - someone from a previous job who will speak positively about you. School teachers, sport coaches, people that know you well - NOT mum and dad.  Employers WILL phone the referees so ask them first if it's okay.