Hello there
I bet you have been wondering where I've been for the last few weeks, yes? Well I have been taking a little rest after the great success of the inaugural Northern Beaches Jobs Fair.
And what a success it was!
45 businesses (all with local interest) offered in excess of 600 jobs to a large number of job seekers. We know that at least 500 turned up because that was the number of job seeker packs we had printed but how many came through the door after that? - well we have no idea. The Dee Why RSL (where the event was staged) believe the number was close to 700!
On offer for Job Seekers was help with resume writing, courses for further study with the local TAFE and careers advice from yours truly!
The whole morning buzzed with the noise of businesses and prospective employees meeting, greeting and finding out what was possible in the region.
Many parents brought their sons and daughters with them on a fact finding mission that included looking for part time jobs, finding help with other careers options and to see what apprenticeships or traineeships were available.
For those looking to fill in their gap year with the Defence Force there was also the opportunity to talk to personnel from the DFA recruitment centre.
If your region ever offers a jobs fair I strongly suggest you take up the opportunity to have a look - you will be surprised what you may find in terms of work right in your own back yard.
Till next time
Melody
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
Entertainment Choices and Changes
Hello there
One of the very 'real' skills a person in the entertainment industry requires is flexibility and the willingness to change, grow and learn new skills.
It is such a 'fashion driven' industry that a performer needs to be able to reinvent themselves as they follow their 'star'.
For the last couple of years the Australian Government has run a National Careers Development Week to bring the focus on all careers available to work age and ready people.
As part of this year's NCDW Mark Furze was 2008 NCDW Celebrity Ambassador.
Check out the Podcast interview aired on Kyle & Jackie O Show on Radio 2day FM Thursday 28 August.
The podcast starts with Mark performing "Paralyzer" (song title) by Finger Eleven (artist) and then an interview about his change in direction from acting to music - stick with it as Jackie then introduces NCDW and both Mark and Kyle talk about career change. You can listen to the Podcast at https://zipper.australianbusiness.com.au/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.2dayfm.com.au/shows/kyleandjackieo/listen/podcasts (The Kyle and Jackie O Show - Thursday August 28 2008).
Until next time
Melody
One of the very 'real' skills a person in the entertainment industry requires is flexibility and the willingness to change, grow and learn new skills.
It is such a 'fashion driven' industry that a performer needs to be able to reinvent themselves as they follow their 'star'.
For the last couple of years the Australian Government has run a National Careers Development Week to bring the focus on all careers available to work age and ready people.
As part of this year's NCDW Mark Furze was 2008 NCDW Celebrity Ambassador.
Check out the Podcast interview aired on Kyle & Jackie O Show on Radio 2day FM Thursday 28 August.
The podcast starts with Mark performing "Paralyzer" (song title) by Finger Eleven (artist) and then an interview about his change in direction from acting to music - stick with it as Jackie then introduces NCDW and both Mark and Kyle talk about career change. You can listen to the Podcast at https://zipper.australianbusiness.com.au/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.2dayfm.com.au/shows/kyleandjackieo/listen/podcasts (The Kyle and Jackie O Show - Thursday August 28 2008).
Until next time
Melody
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Innovative Options for Recruitment - 2008
Hello there,
In the Northern Beaches where I work as a Regional Industry Careers Adviser we are holding a Jobs Fair (19 September 2008 9.00am-12.00pm@ Dee Why RSL, for those who are interested to have a look).
This is an innovative approach to assisting business in the region to meet with local jobseekers and make a work-match!
The region suffers from chronic skills and labour shortages brought about by many businesses sitting ' under the radar' of most jobseekers due to a perception that there are no good jobs in the region.
To date the committee has registered 42 businesses and these companies between them are offering over 150 jobs.
These are from all industry sectors and range from entry level school based traineeships,
traineeships, apprenticeships and cadetships, mature age retraining jobs and university qualified jobseekers in middle management.
There is something for everyone.
Your child is in an enviable position as s/he moves through to their first work choice. There will be many more positions available to work in than there will be people to fill the positions due to the retirement of many of the baby boomers (those hitting retirement age) over the next few years.
If you child likes where you live and wants to stay in the district one of the ways of finding out what's happening is to attend events like the Northern Beaches Jobs Fair. At present this is an innovative approach to recruiting but keep your eyes and ears open, there will be many more before we hit 2012, as business try to keep there doors open and attract young people into their companies.
Innovation along with a known brand name in business is what will attract your child to check out the company.
Your child's peer group will have a lot of sway when it comes to work, so be prepared to offer very good reasons as to why working with a less profiled company has benefits.
If you can offer reasons such as
In the Northern Beaches where I work as a Regional Industry Careers Adviser we are holding a Jobs Fair (19 September 2008 9.00am-12.00pm@ Dee Why RSL, for those who are interested to have a look).
This is an innovative approach to assisting business in the region to meet with local jobseekers and make a work-match!
The region suffers from chronic skills and labour shortages brought about by many businesses sitting ' under the radar' of most jobseekers due to a perception that there are no good jobs in the region.
To date the committee has registered 42 businesses and these companies between them are offering over 150 jobs.
These are from all industry sectors and range from entry level school based traineeships,
traineeships, apprenticeships and cadetships, mature age retraining jobs and university qualified jobseekers in middle management.
There is something for everyone.
Your child is in an enviable position as s/he moves through to their first work choice. There will be many more positions available to work in than there will be people to fill the positions due to the retirement of many of the baby boomers (those hitting retirement age) over the next few years.
If you child likes where you live and wants to stay in the district one of the ways of finding out what's happening is to attend events like the Northern Beaches Jobs Fair. At present this is an innovative approach to recruiting but keep your eyes and ears open, there will be many more before we hit 2012, as business try to keep there doors open and attract young people into their companies.
Innovation along with a known brand name in business is what will attract your child to check out the company.
Your child's peer group will have a lot of sway when it comes to work, so be prepared to offer very good reasons as to why working with a less profiled company has benefits.
If you can offer reasons such as
- more flexible learning opportunities
- opportunities to move ahead more quickly
- get a broader level of experience sooner
These reasons should work wonders!
This is where your understanding of the workplace can shine.
Till next time,
Melody
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The Juice on Jobs!
Hello there
The Australian Government has funded a lot of websites to assist your child to find out just what they would like to do as the first of their future careers. (Remember your son or daughter is likely to have as many as 5 complete careers changes and quite a few more jobs as they train and grow.)
One of these is www.jobjuice.gov.au.
But don't just let your child have a look at it - there is a lot of information here for parents, careers advisers and career mentors
http://www.jobjuice.gov.au/news-and-events/Resources+-+For+Career+Counsellors+and+people+that+work+with+young+people.htm
And yes there is even a section for you if you wish to get back into the workforce yourself!
http://www.jobjuice.gov.au/extra-assistance/employment-preparation-for-parents.htm
Till next time
Melody
The Australian Government has funded a lot of websites to assist your child to find out just what they would like to do as the first of their future careers. (Remember your son or daughter is likely to have as many as 5 complete careers changes and quite a few more jobs as they train and grow.)
One of these is www.jobjuice.gov.au.
But don't just let your child have a look at it - there is a lot of information here for parents, careers advisers and career mentors
http://www.jobjuice.gov.au/news-and-events/Resources+-+For+Career+Counsellors+and+people+that+work+with+young+people.htm
And yes there is even a section for you if you wish to get back into the workforce yourself!
http://www.jobjuice.gov.au/extra-assistance/employment-preparation-for-parents.htm
Till next time
Melody
Monday, August 25, 2008
Y9-10 Video Competition with Cisco Services – Get ready to upload on YouTube!
Hello there
Cisco Services are a leading networking company with a passion for engaging youth in their industry – not just as end users but as employees bringing new technologies into the world.
This year they are running a careers based competition for Yr 9 and 10 students across NSW.
Students are to work in teams preparing a 3-5 minute video looking at the many faces of people in the information and communications technology industry.
There are prizes for the students and school and the videos will be uploaded on YouTube.
For details check out http://www.cisco.com/ or get in touch with your child’s school.
Until next time
Melody
Cisco Services are a leading networking company with a passion for engaging youth in their industry – not just as end users but as employees bringing new technologies into the world.
This year they are running a careers based competition for Yr 9 and 10 students across NSW.
Students are to work in teams preparing a 3-5 minute video looking at the many faces of people in the information and communications technology industry.
There are prizes for the students and school and the videos will be uploaded on YouTube.
For details check out http://www.cisco.com/ or get in touch with your child’s school.
Until next time
Melody
Cut, Style, Bob! - Hairdressing as a career!
Hello there
Have you ever wondered how someone becomes a hairstylist to the stars?
If they are a trained hairdresser from Australia they will most probably have completed a Certificate III in Hairdressing as part of an apprenticeship.
Further training may have been completed in small business management or business at a TAFE or university while other complimentary studies in beauty therapy may also have been undertaken.
Hairdressing is classified as a skills shortage area, as the result of an increased interest in the beauty and personal services industries from Y gen clients and as many baby boomers retire from the industry.
Options for training are also changing with some students being able to fast track their learning through colleges offering full time 'salon-ready' hairdressers who have completed an intensive year’s study.
Students who are interested in hairdressing but do not wish to take on an apprenticeship may find this model more to their liking.
If you have a budding hairstylist in Yrs 10, 11 or 12 interested in competing for a scholarship to attend Pivot Point International’s Sydney campus and begin their pathway to becoming a hairstylist to the stars -
Please contact jsoady@pivot-point.edu.au
Until next time
Melody
Have you ever wondered how someone becomes a hairstylist to the stars?
If they are a trained hairdresser from Australia they will most probably have completed a Certificate III in Hairdressing as part of an apprenticeship.
Further training may have been completed in small business management or business at a TAFE or university while other complimentary studies in beauty therapy may also have been undertaken.
Hairdressing is classified as a skills shortage area, as the result of an increased interest in the beauty and personal services industries from Y gen clients and as many baby boomers retire from the industry.
Options for training are also changing with some students being able to fast track their learning through colleges offering full time 'salon-ready' hairdressers who have completed an intensive year’s study.
Students who are interested in hairdressing but do not wish to take on an apprenticeship may find this model more to their liking.
If you have a budding hairstylist in Yrs 10, 11 or 12 interested in competing for a scholarship to attend Pivot Point International’s Sydney campus and begin their pathway to becoming a hairstylist to the stars -
Please contact jsoady@pivot-point.edu.au
Until next time
Melody
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Experimenting with Science - Why choosing science in senior years pays off!
Hello there,
Talk to many science graduates and they will often say the same thing – they were thought of as the ‘nerds’ of school. These were those brainy individuals that loved studying more than sport, drama and the opposite sex!
But names hurt you less when you have a successful career in a science based occupation under your belt.
Many students are not choosing science at high school and the results are showing in our skills shortages across all industry groups in Australia.
Some of the many job opportunities that call for a science background include:
agricultural engineer, aquaculture technician, cardiac technologist, dietician, environmental health officer, forensic scientist, geneticist, health services- hospital manager, marine scientist, sports psychologist, plastic surgeon, nuclear medicine technologist, civil engineering designer or draftsperson, gemmologist, air traffic controller, electronics engineer or technician, computer engineer
Australia may have developed an enviable reputation as a nation of innovators but if our students are not taking up science, and information technology we are not going to grow that reputation into the future.
Did you know that many industries are offering scholarships and cadetships in the science fields to attract quality candidates?
The university of your choice should have a comprehensive list of scholarships and cadetships available. Check out their websites for details.
The Australian government sites such as Geo-science Australia may also be of interest.
www.ga.gov.au/jobs/cadetships
So if your child shows interest in sciences and innovation you need to be thinking about developing that interest to help them get over the ‘nerd’ handle and into the ‘kool’ handle. Some websites that might assist are:
www.osmr.nsw.gov.au - Science X - posed
www.careersinscience.gov.au – Cool careers in science
www.ansto.gov.au - Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
Till next time
Melody
Talk to many science graduates and they will often say the same thing – they were thought of as the ‘nerds’ of school. These were those brainy individuals that loved studying more than sport, drama and the opposite sex!
But names hurt you less when you have a successful career in a science based occupation under your belt.
Many students are not choosing science at high school and the results are showing in our skills shortages across all industry groups in Australia.
Some of the many job opportunities that call for a science background include:
agricultural engineer, aquaculture technician, cardiac technologist, dietician, environmental health officer, forensic scientist, geneticist, health services- hospital manager, marine scientist, sports psychologist, plastic surgeon, nuclear medicine technologist, civil engineering designer or draftsperson, gemmologist, air traffic controller, electronics engineer or technician, computer engineer
Australia may have developed an enviable reputation as a nation of innovators but if our students are not taking up science, and information technology we are not going to grow that reputation into the future.
Did you know that many industries are offering scholarships and cadetships in the science fields to attract quality candidates?
The university of your choice should have a comprehensive list of scholarships and cadetships available. Check out their websites for details.
The Australian government sites such as Geo-science Australia may also be of interest.
www.ga.gov.au/jobs/cadetships
So if your child shows interest in sciences and innovation you need to be thinking about developing that interest to help them get over the ‘nerd’ handle and into the ‘kool’ handle. Some websites that might assist are:
www.osmr.nsw.gov.au - Science X - posed
www.careersinscience.gov.au – Cool careers in science
www.ansto.gov.au - Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
Till next time
Melody
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