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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What are employers looking for when they hire a young person for a job?
2. When is the cut off to apply for TAFE in 2008?
3. How can I ace a job interview?
4. Where do I go to get help with my resume, job searching and job applications?
5. Who is eligible for Youth Pathways?

1. What are employers looking for when they hire a young person for a job? Top
Across all industries, employers are looking for people that have good communication skills, present themselves in a way that is appropriate to the industry, work well as a part of a team, are committed to the job and willing to learn new things.

2. When is the cut off to apply for TAFE in 2008? Top
Course applications open Monday 6th August, 2007 and will close Friday October 26th, 2007.

3. How can I ace a job interview? Top
A few tips to make a great first impression:

Aim to arrive 5-10 minutes early
Preparation- research the company that you are going for the job with. The easiest way to do this is to check them out on the internet.
Practice, practice, practice - get mum, dad, or a mate to ask you some practice interview questions and think about some impressive responses. (HINT: check out the practice interview questions on the CATS section of this website)
Introduce yourself, shake hands with the employer, make eye contact when answering questions and remember to smile!

4. Where do I go to get help with my resume, job searching and job applications? Top
Youth Connections Inc. run "Wanna Job" Workshops once a month at our Gosford Office. Call Maria Kelly on: 4322 8600 to register.

Spaces are limited!

5. Who is eligible for Youth Pathways? Top
Who is eligible for Youth Pathways?

· are you aged between 13-19 years old

· are you thinking of leaving school before Yr 12

· are you struggling with school work

if you answered yes to any of these questions then maybe the Youth Pathways Program can help. Contact Youth Connections on (02) 4322 8600 or 1800 796 884 after hours and ask to speak to a Youth Pathways Consultant for further information.