Resume Writing for the Job SeekerUpon completing your Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or other Vocational Training and Assessment Course, many students ask the question… “Now what?” If you are not already employed, creating a standout resume is the best bet at giving you the edge in today tough job market.For your convenience I have created a sample resume below, basically a ‘fill in the blanks’ for job seeking students.TIPS & TRICKSKeep your resume to two pages (three max!)
Spell check, spell check, spell check (and proof read) – grammatical errors are not acceptable
The real opportunity is within the cover letter so highlight your biggest achievements there
Keep the front plain and pages spaced
Without ‘resume padding’ put forward the best version of youPERSONAL DETAILSYour personal details should always come first and include:NameAddressPhoneEmail (make sure its professional)CAREER OBJECTIVEA brief sentence outlining what you want from your prospective job.EDUCATION AND TRAININGIt is important to only list relevant education and training. Also, if you have the room list one unit you undertook that is related to your prospective job.2011 – 2012Name of Qualification (i.e. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment)Name of Training InstitutionPossible put in the name of one of the units you have studied and make reference to how it effects a job capability.Additionally, to show you are prepared take certified copies of qualifications for interviews.EMPLOYMENT HISTORYYou should always list your employment history with the most recent presented first. Usually only the previous five years or so is listed – unless you have been in positions for significant time. Conversely, if you have had many jobs, include the most relevant.Dates employedJob titleOrganisation’s nameMain tasks and responsibilitiesSKILLS AND COMMUNITY WORKParticularly list community work if it is work experience or adds to the role you are applying for. Only list skills specific to the job – this does include generic skills!TRAINING AND EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENTSParticularly relevant in sales positions – include anything that will make you stand out from your peers (for example Key Performance Indicator results)REFEREESReferees should be listed last on the resume – make sure you have their approval before listing them to speak on behalf of you.NameJob titleOrganisationContact phoneContact emailThis is a simple ‘fill in the blanks’ style resume for the prospective job hunters out there.If anyone has any tips or ideas that I have left out remember to post them as a comment below! And if you are one of our students who have finished their course, congratulations and good luckRead more on Vocational Education and Training courses.
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Special Training For Brain Development Of Kids
Many researchers have proven the fact that functioning of brain cells of infants is twice active as adult’s brain. Neurons are the brain cells that connect together and power of neuron have the potential of a PC. Connectivity of neurons decides the smartness or intelligence of individuals. In human, brain development and the learning ability of an individual is 50% in the first four years of age. The nerves of individuals are reduced as they grow up and this is why the 1000 trillion nerves present in an 8 months baby are reduced to 500 trillion as it grows up. A child that has given more opportunities to explore will be much smart.
A majority of children, more than 90% of them use their left brain, but the imperative fact to remember is the right brain must also be utilized. Education system present in almost all the schools is designed to develop or use the left brain. Right brain is never the less significant because it is responsible for creativity, arts, feeling, imagination, visualizing, daydreaming, rhythm, holistic thinking and many others. Hence it is equally important to develop both side of brain. It is also most important to take steps to keep both the brain much active, by keeping them to perform analytically on an equal basis. It is the responsibility of parents to give activities to their children that ensures the involvement of both brain. If both brain used by children it is probable to enhance their learning power and they can also increase their brain power. If brain development programs are offered to children they can make most of the program and develop their skills to give work to both side of brain and remains high in intelligence level. Development of brain in human beings is based on the degree of how much it is used. If it is left unused there are more probabilities for individuals to lose as brain works on the basis of use it or lose it.
To ensure the progressive brain development in children, it is the role of parents to introduce their children with a reputable brain development program. Most of the experts suggest step by step educational program to the children which is systemic and efficient. Nowadays it is very simple to find out a lot of schools which not only gives importance to academic program, but they also boost the creativity of children through their extracurricular activities. It is probable to search internet and get hold of relevant schools that present with a variety of activities to stimulate the brain and encourage the development of children. A total development program to stimulate mental activity of children is also found out in the online sites and parents can try out these activities with their children while they are at home. Getting education from a school that implements total development program is much beneficial. Search for such schools and secure admission to enhance the future of the children and boosts in brain development.