These online courses are all available at no charge to all participants currently registered with Employment Plus. Give yourself the edge over your competition and improve your chances of being hired, with these practical short courses that help you stand out from the crowd.
Ready for Work Workshops
Give yourself the edge over your competition and improve your chances of being hired, with these practical short courses that help you stand out from the crowd.
These online courses are all available FREE of charge to all participants currently registered with Employment Plus. If you are not currently registered with Employment Plus, you can still undertake our courses as a fee-paying student. See application form below for more information.
Our Ready for Work Workshops are conducted both online via Microsoft Teams and face-to-face at local Eplus sites.
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Click the headings below for more information about each course.
Learn how to effectively promote yourself to prospective employers: in person, over the phone and on paper.
2 hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
Prepare for your new job and gain additional confidence, with helpful information about what to expect on Day 1, Week 1 and Month 1 in a new job.
2 hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
Learn the art of writing strong cover letters which fully address the job requirements, including identifying key elements of the job ad and responding to employer expectations.
2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
Learn techniques on how to effectively answer behavioural questions asked at job interviews.
2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
This course is designed to demonstrate how to use MyGov and other online websites to look for work an includes creating a seek profile
2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
Learn the skills and strategies needed to search and apply for work using all the popular job search websites.
2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
Explore what employers expect from employees regarding personal presentation, from personal hygiene to appropriate clothing and appearance for job interviews and work.
2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
Master all the essentials of creating a highly effective resume using the EPlus online resume builder.
2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
This session gives an overview of the different types of interviews you may face in addition to discussing presentation and what to wear to an interview, including communication skills, body language and controlling nerves.
2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
This workshop prepares you for one-on-one or panel interviews, giving you all the skills you need as you don’t get a second chance to impress. Also included is how to dress appropriately, body language, eye contact and other techniques to make a great impression.
2 x 2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
This workshop covers group interviews and why they are used. We'll help you prepare for this type of interview, including standing out from the crowd, what employers are looking for and things you can do to feel less nervous.
2 x 2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
This workshop covers telephone interviews including preparation, putting your best foot forward and making a standout impression.
2 x 2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
This workshop gives you an overview of video interviews, including preparation, presentation, maintaining eye contact and how to make a good impression.
3 x 2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
This course provides a broad understanding of what employers are looking for in potential employees, both in terms of general expectations and specific requirements suggested in job advertisements.
2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
This course provides the basics on how to operate a computer. From how to turn it on to using a mouse and clicking functions etc. We then cover how to create folders, uploading a resume and cover letter to SEEK and how to independently job search on line.
2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
This course provides the knowledge to set up a basic spreadsheet, including information on cutting, pasting and moving information and using simple formulas and calculations.
2 x 2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
This course covers how to access the internet, including using search engines, creating and using an email account and searching yellow pages online. Our aim is to increase your confidence and ability to use the internet for independent job searching.
2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
This course provides the basics on operating word processing software such as Microsoft Word, including how to create, edit save and print a document as well as some other basic word processing functions.
2 x 2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
This helps you learn how to use social media in their job search, including the rules, etiquette and ethics of social media to avoid common pitfalls that could affect you in gaining and maintaining employment.
2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
This course explores the Australian business culture and expectations of employers in the workplace. It provides an overview of Australian workplace laws, regulations and rules as well as employee/employer rights and obligations.
2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
This course covers how to use your Workforce Australia homepage and dashboard to self-attend activities and interviews, including how to choose activities from your dashboard to fulfil your PBAS points requirements.
2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
Explore all facets of career planning in these six steps:
Researching and identifying jobs or career options
Discovering industries of interest to you
Choosing a career that suits you
Pinpointing the skills, qualifications & experience required to secure your career choice
Creating an action plan to achieve your desired career
2 x 2hrs
15 PBAS Points per session
Contact your employment consultant to register your interest in the courses above.
