Make your Resume shine

Your Resume is the most important place to start. 

When applying for a job, you will be competing with many other qualified applicants. To make yourself stand out, you need a high-quality resume/CV that addresses the key points all employers look for. Check out this guide to writing a good resume/CV based on Australian standards.

Resources to help you get started

You may already have certain ideas about the career you wish to pursue. You may also find that these ideas are constantly changing and what you want today might not be what you want tomorrow. Check out these 5 Free Career Resources for Every Industry to help you make a start. From networking, to upskilling and much more, these resources are a valuable way to get career ready! 

Upskill to upgrade

Have you heard of Skill Finder? The Australian Government has teamed up with big businesses like Adobe, Microsoft, Salesforce, Xero and more to create a platform full of FREE online courses. 

Skill Finder gives you access to over 3000 free online courses provided by the world's leading tech companies to help you build your skillset. Upskill to upgrade your CV and stand out from the crowd! 

Kick-start your global career

Now that you've improved your Resume made a career plan, and upskilled yourself, you are ready to get out there and join the workforce!

Finding a job in Sydney as an international student can be challenging. Knowing where to look and what to look for makes a big difference.  NSW Jobs Connect for International Students can connect you with a NSW employer that is interested in hiring international students. To access these roles, go to SEEK and search for the hashtag #NSWJobsConnect

Let's make a plan

Now is a good time to start thinking about your career goals. You might not be ready to take this step yet, but being prepared will make things easier when the time comes. 

By making a plan, you can map out what you want your career path to look like and what you have to do to make it happen. Follow these 5 easy steps for creating a career plan. 

Can they ask me that?

As you start going to job interviews, you'll find yourself getting familiar with the most common questions that interviewers will ask, but do you know which questions an employer should not be asking you?

Knowing your rights and the questions you are not obligated to answer is just as important! Read through this guide to learn more and be prepared.