Finding the job you really want
If career advisor Brett Moulden has learnt anything in his five-plus years of job coaching, it’s that you’re far more qualified than you think.
He says the secret to securing the role you want is recognising your strengths and promoting your skill set according to an employer’s needs. Everyone has something to offer.
In fact, much of his volunteer work at the Get Job Ready workshops, held each week at Manning Library, is about building confidence.
“People can often undersell themselves and aren’t aware of their strengths. I start with figuring out what they can bring to the table,” Brett says.
These practical, informal sessions offer a welcoming space where people can discuss career planning, resumé and cover letter writing, interview techniques and much more.
The free sessions are usually attended by one or two people each week, which Brett says gives him time to focus on individual’s needs. There’s no booking required, people can simply drop in for a chat.
Many of the job seekers Brett sees are migrants looking to enter the Australian workforce, but he has also helped recent university graduates and parents returning to work.
“People can come as many times as they like. The sessions are small, personalised and everyone can learn from each other’s questions,” he says.
“In the past year, I’ve helped FIFO workers and a police officer who wanted to change career. There are people who are highly qualified and experienced all the way through to people with minimal qualifications.”
Get Job Ready
Sessions run every Friday from 11:30 am–12:30 pm at Manning Library until 13 December 2024.
To find out more, visit southperth.wa.gov.au/getjobready.
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