{"id":11493,"date":"2021-11-25T11:29:01","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T03:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/career-advice\/applying-for-work\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T14:42:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T06:42:59","slug":"apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/career-advice\/apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying for work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/CurtinDayOne-9-1000x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/CurtinDayOne-9.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/CurtinDayOne-9-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/CurtinDayOne-9-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/CurtinDayOne-9-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Being able to demonstrate your suitability for a role during the various stages of the application process requires preparation and practice. By preparing now you will increase your chances of success in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Resumes\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Resumes\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Resumes\">Resumes<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Resumes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Tailoring your resume for each job application is non-negotiable. Submitting a high quality, tailored application will be far more successful than lodging a generic resume and hoping for the best. To find out more about creating a resume that demonstrates your relevant skills, experience and knowledge:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.curtin.edu.au\/students\/app\/resources\/document-library\/content\/060da7b023a4b2db84d81b11f7e852a5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resume Workbook<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.curtin.edu.au\/students\/app\/resources\/document-library\/content\/3fb0256e08d1b2e4c49146490229d85f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Common Grammatical Errors in Job Applications<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.curtin.edu.au\/students\/app\/resources\/document-library\/content\/28f772649b034b2a0c09d1600df8a4ff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Showcasing Your Skills &amp; Qualities Workbook<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Take the <a href=\"https:\/\/challenge.curtin.edu.au\/dashboard\/#hub\/100074\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Getting a Job Challenge<\/a>\u00a0online<\/li>\n<li>Search &#8216;resume&#8217; in our <a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.curtin.edu.au\/students\/app\/resources\/document-library\/list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resource Library<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Cover-letters\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Cover-letters\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Cover-letters\">Cover letters<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Cover-letters\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Just like your resume, adapting your cover letter for each application is essential. A well written cover letter provides you with an opportunity to demonstrate to a prospective employer your suitability and motivation for a position. To find out more about tailoring your cover letter:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.curtin.edu.au\/students\/app\/resources\/document-library\/content\/4e589d6b38f9e37382c82f4d1514a531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cover Letter Workbook<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.curtin.edu.au\/students\/app\/resources\/document-library\/content\/3fb0256e08d1b2e4c49146490229d85f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Common Grammatical Errors in Job Applications<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.curtin.edu.au\/students\/app\/resources\/document-library\/content\/28f772649b034b2a0c09d1600df8a4ff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Showcasing Your Skills &amp; Qualities Workbook<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Take the <a href=\"https:\/\/challenge.curtin.edu.au\/dashboard\/#hub\/100074\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Getting a Job Challenge<\/a> online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Selection-criteria\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Selection-criteria\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Selection-criteria\">Selection criteria<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Selection-criteria\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>If selection criteria are part of a job application, it is important to address them carefully. Employers use selection criteria to determine if you have the skills, abilities, knowledge and qualifications needed for the role. To find out more about addressing selection criteria effectively:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.curtin.edu.au\/students\/app\/resources\/document-library\/content\/4099bf85646b475b193f0ba8fc22296f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Selection Criteria Workbook<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.curtin.edu.au\/students\/app\/resources\/document-library\/content\/c999e6e5eac34a62259b6d54c0a05f09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Addressing Selection Criteria<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.curtin.edu.au\/students\/app\/resources\/document-library\/content\/28f772649b034b2a0c09d1600df8a4ff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Showcasing Your Skills &amp; Qualities Workbook<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Take the <a href=\"https:\/\/challenge.curtin.edu.au\/dashboard\/#hub\/100074\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Getting a Job Challenge<\/a> online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Interviews\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Interviews\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Interviews\">Interviews<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Interviews\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Preparing for an interview, including practicing your interview technique, is essential in maximising your chances of success. Being able to present your skills and attributes to an employer and successfully communicate your suitability for a role takes practice.\u00a0To find out more about preparing for an interview:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.curtin.edu.au\/students\/app\/resources\/document-library\/content\/11eb85bf937f7dc0f9f7bda825a1be44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interview Workbook<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Take the <a href=\"https:\/\/challenge.curtin.edu.au\/dashboard\/#hub\/100074\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Getting a Job Challenge<\/a> online<\/li>\n<li>Search &#8216;interview&#8217; in our <a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.curtin.edu.au\/students\/app\/resources\/document-library\/list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resource Library<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Psychometric-testing\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Psychometric-testing\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Psychometric-testing\">Psychometric testing<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Psychometric-testing\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Graduate recruiters commonly use psychometric testing to produce objective data for the comparison of applicants. Psychometrics are used to measure knowledge, abilities, attitudes, personality traits and educational history through questionnaires, tests and personality assessments. To find out more about psychometric testing, read <a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.curtin.edu.au\/students\/app\/resources\/document-library\/content\/1032feb58636757b8d72ea01880422b2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Psychometrics<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Assessment-centres\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Assessment-centres\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Assessment-centres\">Assessment centres<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Assessment-centres\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Assessment centres are generally used by large companies as part of their selection process for graduate programs. The purpose of assessment centres is to\u00a0evaluate your behaviour through a series of exercises and activities in a simulated business environment. To find out more about demonstrating your potential at an assessment centre:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.curtin.edu.au\/students\/app\/resources\/document-library\/content\/2be2b358adccb34651e23fc3b2b95966\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Assessment Centres<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Take the <a href=\"https:\/\/challenge.curtin.edu.au\/dashboard\/#hub\/100075\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leadership &amp; Innovation Challenge<\/a> online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"cards\"\n        data-segment=\"dom\">\n\n    \n\n        <div class=\"card-grid\"\n         data-card-size=\"standard\"         data-card-count=\"3\"\n         data-card-background=\"gray\">\n                    <div  id=\"for-instant-resume-feedback\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"for-instant-resume-feedback\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>For instant resume feedback<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Using\u00a0<em>YOURSTUDENTID@student.curtin.edu.au<\/em>\u00a0email, create your free\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmock.com\/curtin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VMock account<\/a>\u00a0and upload your resume in PDF format.<\/p><p><a title=\"https:\/\/www.vmock.com\/login\">VMock Resume<\/a>\u00a0will scan your document and provide instant, targeted suggestions to help improve your resume.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"for-an-in-person-resume-review\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"for-an-in-person-resume-review\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>For an in-person resume review<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Book a one-to-one session at a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.curtin.edu.au\/students\/index.php?ss=app_main&amp;s=calendar&amp;mode=form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Curtin Careers Resume Clinic<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"for-cover-letter-or-selection-criteria-feedback\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"for-cover-letter-or-selection-criteria-feedback\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>For cover letter or selection criteria feedback<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Email your documents to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:careers@curtin.edu.au\">careers@curtin.edu.au<\/a>.<\/p><p>You will receive a review via your student email within five business days.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being able to demonstrate your suitability for a role during the various stages of the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":369,"featured_media":0,"parent":7775,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11493","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-23 06:26:27","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"post_tag","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11493","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/369"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11493"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11493\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39999,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11493\/revisions\/39999"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7775"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11493"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}