Graduate Resume Examples, Job Application & Interview Tips
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How to Find a Great Graduate Program and Pass through the Application Process
You've almost finished your degree, or you might have already finished it and taken some time off....
- Now, it's time for Action!
- Now, it's time to bring in the money!
But your grades haven't been amazingly fantastic. You've needed to sometimes focus on work, friends and family issues - life has presented some challenging moments over the last couple of years and studying hasn't exactly been top priority every single day of your life.
Now, you're feeling a little anxious, wondering if your average grades will have an impact on your chances to secure a graduate program. You may have set your sites on working with a top level firm, but now you are thinking you should widen your choices to other opportunities.
Don't sweat, you've come to the right place.
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You are about to find some amazing tips to help you through the application process, and straight into professional employment, on a credible graduate program.
How to Find Graduate Programs in Australia
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As an example of what graduate programs are available on GradConnection, we have investigated the graduate programs available for a Finance or Accounting graduate. If you are a Graduate Accountant looking for professional Graduate Programs within Australia, View Companies that are offering Graduate Programs Right Now.
How to Prepare a Resume and Covering Letter
Your Objective
In order to secure a graduate program of your choice, the very first thing that you should do before writing a resume is to decide exactly it is you want to do in your career.
Our recommendation is that you be really careful which way you point your career focus. Really consider if the industry you think you might want to work in shares the same values and ethics as you do.
- Can you see that not everyone is going to want to work for a bank, because of the industries focus on profits?
- Can you see that not everyone is going to want to work for a government department, because they want to be in a more dynamic, 'fast thinking - fast to take action' environment.
Melbourne Resumes would like to help you to secure a great graduate program, and we ask you to think about:
- What industry would you like to focus on applying for?
- What direction do you want after the Graduate Program?
- If you were to wave a magic wand, what would be a job title you could possess in 2 years time (not CEO, ok!)?
Your Skills & Experience
If you are a new Graduate, you are expected to highlight your transferrable skills acquired through your casual employment in your resume and throughout the Graduate Program job interview process.
Hiring Managers pay particular attention to graduates who showcase demonstrated results in what is commonly referred to as 'employability skills'.
If you want a professional resume and cover letter within the next 7 days, Melbourne Resumes can propel your chances, we will focus our attention on finding your most impressive examples of when and where you have used these skills to contribute towards an organisation's goals and/or values. It sounds hard, but after creating a few hundred graduate resumes and covering letters in the last few years, we have an easy telephone based system that spark your memory and makes it easy for you to tell your story.
These skills are recongised as highly relevant in ANY job:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Initiative and enterpise
- Planning and organising
- Self-management
- Learning
- Technology
If you've never worked a day in your life (Wow! How lucky have you been?!) - then you need to think back through all those assignments you had while studying at University or TAFE. ....and ..... SNAP!
While at Uni or TAFE - You actually worked within a team, communicated with each other to research an industry/topic, solved the problems and issues throughout the assignment, used technology and delivered the project outcomes (the assignment).
Steps to writing a great application:
- Tailor the resume and cover letter to the role you are applying for.
- Highlight why you want to join each particular organisation in your covering letter.
- Ask som
eone to proofread your application, you must trust them to have good business acumen. - Send it through well before the due date.
- Prepare for the Telephone Interview!
Join Us in a Resume Writing Workshop for Graduates 2011
If you haven't got time to research more into how to write a winning job application, you can join us for a live Workshop in Melbourne CBD. Contact us on 1300 979 890 to find out details of the next event. Alternatively, you can join us for a free Webinar, which we can tell you about when you ring as well.
Join us to discover:
1. How to create a professional resume that will attract job interviews
2. How to influence the reader to pick up the phone and Call YOU immediately upon reading your cover letter
3. What the 7 biggest mistakes that grads make when applying for graduate roles.
This 2 hours will cover everything you need to know about making a professional impression in your job applications. And as special bonus to 2011 participants, we will also cover another important section that you absolutely must know about, because it would be a waste of a resume and application if you don't:
Bonus Module:
4. Three vital points you must know to pass the Telephone Interview
To find out when the next workshop is commencing, call 1300 979 890 today.
Check out GradConnection, they have hundreds of graduate programs available.
GradConnection helps you find over 100 Australian Graduate Employers that want to hire you based on the degree you have studied. Sign up to GradConnection and register to receive alerts about applications closing dates!
| Ernst & Young From day one at Ernst & Young, you'll enjoy early responsibility, rewarding challenges and exposure to a variety of businesses across a range of sectors.
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| Pitcher Partners is an association of full service accounting, audit and advisory firms located in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. |
| Government Applications - To broaden and expand our graduate program, Centrelink has recently joined forces with the Department of Human Services and Medicare Australia to develop the new Human Services Portfolio National Grad
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| Teach For Australia is an independent not-for-profit, charitable organisation supported by both public and private sector partners.
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| PKF Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors hire accounting graduates for their program.
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| Australia Post is committed to providing high-quality mail and parcel services to all Australians. |
| NAB - National Australia Bank Group is an international organisation that provides a comprehensive and integrated range of financial products and services.
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| Department of Finance - Through the Graduate Development Program you will participate in 12 months of development activities, structured to equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a high quality Finance employee
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| ANAO Headed by the Auditor-General, the ANAO is an independent, objective auditor to the Commonwealth public sector. We are proud to be a centre of excellence and integrity in the auditing arena
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| Qantas is widely regarded as the world's leading long distance airline and one of the strongest brands in Australia.
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| KPMG - Our graduates and students are our future leaders, that is why we do not put parameters on qualifications or degree disciplines - we are open to all bright minds.
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| Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs - Our purpose is to improve the lives of Australians. We do this by creating opportunities for economic and social participation by individuals, families and communities. |
| BDO - The BDO career difference gives you the flexibility to learn and grow. We give you ongoing support long past the completion of your CA or CPA. |
| Coles - From local fundraising events to national charities, Coles proudly supports the communities we love being a part of. Discover how we are helping out near you.
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| Origin - Our graduate program is full time for three years, offering you the opportunity to develop competencies that are specific to your discipline. |
| Deloitte - Join the worlds largest private professional services firm on our Summer Vacation and Graduate Programs. Each year we recruit around 500 outstanding summer vacationers and graduates for our programs.
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| PwC - Start your career on the PwC Graduate Program |
| Victorian Government - The Victorian Government provides a diverse range of services to the people of Victoria - it covers everything from schools, hospitals, transport, parks, police, tourism, the environment and more.
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| Westpac is looking for quick thinking graduates who want to make a difference to the way they do things from day one
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| Mars Australia - With a turnover exceeding $1 billion we are one of Australia's leading consumer brands companies, supplying local and export customers with high quality Food, Petcare, and Chocolate products.
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