Workshops

Introduction

A series of workshops are run each month, they include CV preparation, interview skills, and preparing for psychometric tests.
The workshops are held at both the Kelburn and Pipitea Campus.

Workshops held at Vic Careers are operated on a first come, first served basis.

Don't get left behind.... discover the best way to present yourself to employers.

Workshop Description

CV Preparation
Video based, practical, critical advice on how to prepare your CV.

CV Review
Review techniques learned in "CV Preparation" and give your CV some 'reality testing'.
(You must bring your CV along for this session!)

Interview Skills
Video based guide to stress-free interviews and how to make the best of what you have.

Preparing for Psychometric Tests/ Assessment Centres
Video based advice on how to prepare for and survive assessment centres and ability tests.

Navigating CareerHub and Vic Careers website
Hands on, practical help in searching Victoria CareerHub and the Vic Careers website.

Researching Employers: Key Strategies for Winning that Job!
Knowing about the organisation is crucial to helping with your job search campaign. Make your job application stand out and win that interview by discovering key aspects of the organisation.

Networking
This is a video based workshop with tips on the benefits and methods of networking. Find out how to:

• find jobs which are never advertised
• research jobs and employers
• have a strategy for how to get and utilise contacts
• show your contacts that you are serious about finding work

ePortfolio
Victoria Plus tips and advice. A small group session working directly on your e-portfolio.

• Get started on your portfolio
• Understand which sections need to be completed
• Review what is required for reflective writing
• An opportunity to ask questions

Myers-Briggs type Indicator (MBTI)
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a self report questionnaire used to measure and describe people's preferences on how they like to get information and make decisions. During this workshop you will find out more about it, fill out the questionnaire and attend the follow up session for results. The results may confirm what you already thought or you may find out something surprising about yourself!

CV Preparation and Interview Skills for Speakers of English as a Second Language
These two workshops (CV Preparation, Interview Skills) deal specifically with assisting Speakers of English as a Second Language by giving them strategies to make the most of their skills and experiences.

How to view the latest Workshop timetable and book a place

To view the latest workshop timetable and to book a place log into Victoria CareerHub. Access the workshop timetable by clicking on Vic Careers Workshop under Events section.

The videos we use in our workshop sessions may be viewed at Vic Careers.