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Nau Mai Haere Mai Welcome to Work Talk ELP Conference Sat 9 Apr 2016 Susan Wright and Jo de Lisle
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Course 1 2016
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18 students enrolled – 13 countries, 4 res visas 16 started the course – 2 already had work 10 completed the course 3 got work 1 returned briefly to Tonga to keep his business going 1 was a student and needed to return to study 1 was busy with interviews and extending his work permit Course 1 Stats
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Topics 1.Introductions and what students have been doing to find work 2.Job search skills and the hidden job market – highlight 3.Telephone skills 4.Introduction to interviews Week 1
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“70% of jobs are not advertised in the normal way, they go straight to those job seekers who are actively seeking them.” Today’s Quote
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Brainstorm ideas – think of everything we can do to find work. Go through these items in more detail. Job search skills and the hidden job market
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Check job vacancy websites Check daily and local newspapers Cold calling Yellow Pages to identify potential employers Keep a jobs database Register with employment/recruitment agencies Volunteer Things you can be doing to find work
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Research & register with company websites Organise informational interviews Attend social and professional events Register as a job seeker with Work and Income Build your social and professional networks Research CareersNZ & other job search information websites
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Contact/register with professional bodies Use social media e.g. LinkedIn and Facebook Like company Facebook pages to keep up to date with company news Read professional and industry journals Do further study Attend an English class Attend job expos
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Listen to the radio for job vacancy ads Look at school, shop, business window notices Join a club – check your local council website Set some goals and make a plan Design a business card Follow up conversations Send thank you notes
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List the towns/localities in your region Local Job Areas
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List local and regional papers available locally NZ Herald – Auckland The Dominion – Wellington The Press – Christchurch The Otago Daily Times – Dunedin Daily newspapers
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Use the Yellow Pages and the internet to find the employment agencies in name of your locality. Decide which ones are most suited to your skills and experience, and the jobs you will be applying for. Go online to research more about the agencies. Include them in your job database. Prepare well before contacting them. Employment Agencies
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Compny Name Compny details Contact person PositionNotesDate of contact Follow up/result Make a job database for potential employers
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www.careersnz.govt.nz www.careersnz.govt.nz www.newzealandnow.govt.nz www.newzealandnow.govt.nz www.newkiwis.org.nz www.newkiwis.org.nz www.seek.co.nz/career-advice www.seek.co.nz/career-advice www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz www.hamilton.govt.nz www.hamilton.govt.nz Websites
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