Resources for job seekers

Use the resources below to help your write the perfect resume and cover letter

RESUME TEAMPLATES

• Resume Template. This resume template is specific to school students / school leavers which is to be used as a guide only.  You can also access individual support from the Youth Services Team at Hobsons Bay City Council (refer to Other Support).
• Microsoft Office Templates
• Resume Builder using ChatGPT. You will need to sign up - there is a free sign up option.

   

VIDEO's

• The Perfect Resume in 15 minutes or less! by Professor Heather Austin, provides tips and tricks about creating a resume. This link also provides resume templates and toolkits.
• Write your resume in seconds with ChatGPT by Professor Health Austin, provides suggestions on how to use ChatGPT to personalise the resume and add the human touch to your AI-optimised resume.
• Write an Amazing Cover Letter! by Karen Woodin-Rodrigues, Career Coach. This video will explain all the necessary details to include with your resume in order to increase your chances of getting more interviews.
• How to Write a Powerful Cover Letter by Indeed. This video will guide you through three simple steps to write a powerful cover letter.
  

   

COURSES

• How to Write a Resume. There are 7 modules to this course that would take approx. 5 hours to complete (3 weeks at 1 hour a week). Two assessment quizzes need to be completed. Enroll for free - sign up required.
• Writing a Resume. Sign up to LinkedIn Learning with your Hobsons Bay Library membership.

Register with SEEK: A basic step by step video on how to register with SEEK – good for inexperienced computer users and people who have never used SEEK

Creating a SEEK Profile. This video will explain what to include in your SEEK Profile to help you get the most out of SEEK.

SEEK website videos – lots of ideas about using seek and applying for jobs

Why you aren't getting called back for jobs by Linda Raynier. This video explains 6 reasons for not being called back. It covers what recruiters and employers are looking for and what can get in the way of your being hired.

How to get into a DIFFERENT Job or Industry by Linda Raynier. This video explains the 5 step process of how to bridge the gap between the two roles and successfully make that career transition.