Education Potential Strategies for Overcoming Roadblocks

Education Vocational skills training through Registered Training Organisations. Language, literacy and numeracy training. Short courses through community organisations. High school or university qualifications. Training through work experience, volunteer work or Work for the Dole. Self-directed learning [eg. reading books]. Courses delivered by The Salvation Army Employment Plus. Mentoring by an expert in the field. Self-Marketing Identifying selling points that will show you meet the employers needs. Updating your resume or cover letter. Accessing jobs through different means [eg. network or cold canvassing]. Preparing quality interview answers to address employer concerns. Accessing Services and Information Services delivered by community organisations [eg. counselling, support groups, drug/alcohol rehabilitation]. Services delivered by Government organisations [eg. social workers, Commonwealth Rehabilitation Services, apprenticeship centres]. Services delivered by private businesses [eg. public transport, child care]. Re-evaluating Your Career Plan Changing the occupations you are applying for. Changing the locations that you are looking for work in. Changing the industry you are looking for work in. Analysing Your Attitude Determining whether your attitude is part of the problem. Asking yourself whether you would hire you. Choosing your attitude and being prepared to change.

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