Job Presentation

Our offices

A strong and dynamic

job market

• A booming economy• Low unemployment • Skill shortages • Benefits of the working holiday visa• Minimum wages• Internships• Sponsorships

Members Area

To access the Members Area:

USER NAME = Email address

PASSWORD = Membership number

The Resume

• The purpose of the resume• Use the resume builder on our website

(www.worknholiday.com)• The photo• Let us correct/improve your resume• Let us be your referee (character reference)

The Cover Letter

• Why do I need a cover letter?

• How and when do I use it?

• Find a template in the members area

How to find Jobs ?

• Job search websites (E.g. Seek, My Career, Career one)

• Local newspaper

• Using key words

• Job listing• Notice boards

• Post a free ad online • Spontaneous & speculative applications

• Find leads and employer contact lists on the internet

• Word of mouth

How to apply for jobs ?

• Read the job description very carefully• Adapt your resume; tailor your application• Identify the selection criteria

• Follow-up– When?– What do I say?– Keep track of what you’ve done

Interview

• Be prepared • Career minded not travel minded• Job Assistance Manual • Interview simulation • The interview may lead to a trial• Unpaid trials are illegal

Fruit Picking / Farm Work

Harvest Jobso Harvest Guide: 1800 062 332o www.harvesttrail.gov.auo www.aussiefarmjobs.com

Working hostelso www.jobfortraveller.com.auo www.hostelz.como www.reisebine.de (German)

Fruit Picking in Australia

WWOOF

• Volunteer program 4-6 hours/day for free board and accommodation

• 1 year membership for $65

Pump up your CV Save your precious money Permanent plan B Get new skills

2nd year visa Bulleting board/ forum See the real Australia Improve your English

Hospitality

Practical courses you may need:• RSA• RCG• Barista

Retail

• Shop Assistant• Stock Control• Shelving

Manufacturing

• Assembly & Process Work• Pickers & Packers• Warehousing, Storage &

Distribution

Construction

• White Card• Steel capped boots• High visibility vest

Child Care

• Au Pair• Nanny (Live-in or Live-out)• Child Care Assistant

Office Jobs

• Administrative Assistant• Receptionist• Office support staff• Call centre staff• PA & Secretarial Staff

Tax Rates (Source:

www.ato.gov.au)Generally, you are an Australian resident for tax purposes if any of the following applies:• you have been in Australia continuously for six months or more, and for most of the time you

have been:• in the same job, and• living in the same place

• you have been in Australia for more than half of the financial year, unless• your usual home is overseas, and• you do not intend to live in Australia.”

• Foreign residents • Resident for tax purposes Taxable income Tax on this income

0 - $18,200 Nil

$18,201 - $37,000 19c for each $1 over $18,200

$37,001 - $80,000 $3,572 plus 32.5c for each $1 over $37,000

$80,001 - $180,000 $17,547 plus 37c for each $1 over $80,000

$180,001 and over $54,547 plus 45c for each $1 over $180,000

Taxable income Tax on this income

0 - $37,000 32.5c for each dollar of earnings

$37.001- $80,000 $10,730 plus 30c for each $1 over $37000

$80,001 - $180,000 $23,630 plus 37c for each $1 over $80,000

$180,001 and over $60,630 plus 45c for each $1 over $180,000

CPA - Certified Practising Accountanthttp://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/apps/finder/cpa/showfind.aspx

Conclusion

• Personalise/ adapt your applications

• Prepare your interviews thoroughly

• Follow-up on every application you’ve sent

• Build a rapport with prospective employers

• Be patient/ persistent/ positive

Good Luck & All the best!