originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:18 PM

I spend a fair bit of time on my selection criteria, and research the org before i get started, a good place to figure out what the organisation you're applying for is after is to look at their annual reports, media releases and anything else they're talking about publicly. I make sure the examples i give fit what the org is after. Once i've written something I get at least two other people to tear it to pieces and then i write it again 😛 I guess everyone does that though? Also always use STAR= Situation, Task, Action, Result. For example, Situation: I didn't have a job, Task: I needed to write a resume, Action: I wrote a resume, Result: i got a job that was 10% better than some other job, yay! And if i don't get the job i ALWAYS ask for some feedback, generally you can learn a looot from what they have to say and asking for feedback is sometimes a great way to keep the connection with the organisation you're applying for going. I once got offered a different job a week later after doing this 🙂 

 

A lot of Schools, Uni's and Tafe's will have a look at your resume too. For example in Tafe's keep an eye out fo a section called Career services, where you can generally get a bit of help writing a heaps good application. Allso Youth centres can sometimes help (depends though). Here's one with some good info for example 🙂 

originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:19 PM

Sorry @May_ that was a really long winded answer to your question, which hopefully helps a little!  

originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:21 PM

@Ben-RO thanks! 🙂

originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:35 PM

4) What can you do if you feel like you aren't 'good enough' at your job?

originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:35 PM

Time for the next Q! 

 

originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:39 PM

What can you do if you feel like you aren't 'good enough' at your job?

 

You can ask for feedback from your colleagues and boss. Then work out a plan to improve. You can also ask yourself what being good enough looks like. 

originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:38 PM

What can you do if you feel like you aren't 'good enough' at your job?

I ahave had that thought a bit within the last couple weeks as I've been there only about 2 months. But I'm always asking questions and I know that if I'm not doing ok I will be told and I can ask for feedback if I'm concerned. I have a good relationship with my manager and boss which makes it easier 😊

originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:43 PM

How i think everyone is at work sometimes 😛 

originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:45 PM

@Ben-RO I LOVE that image!!!! Kinda sums it up 😂

originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:49 PM

🙂 @Bee

originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:53 PM

I think a lot of the time we can be really good at noticing what we aren't very good at or having some crazy high standard that we set for ourselves. Both of which often don't really line up with what matters in a lot of jobs. On top of that, ;earning and occasionally making a few mistakes is normal and if your work can't handle that then that's a problem with the place you work for, not you! 

 

originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:56 PM

I reckon feedback and communication are very important. Having people that encourage you help you with the mistakes you make from the start could help prevent this.

originally posted on 01-05-2017 10:05 PM

Well, that's it for tonight. We've had a great convo and now it's time for us to recharge our batteries!

originally posted on 01-05-2017 10:08 PM

Night all thanks for a great chat

originally posted on 01-05-2017 10:07 PM

Goodnight everyone! Thanks for the chat 🙂

originally posted on 01-05-2017 10:08 PM

Gonna go practice being a professional mattress tester now. Goodnight everyone 😄

originally posted on 01-05-2017 10:13 PM

I like the sound of that @roseisnotaplant!

 

Here are two final post GR questions anyone can feel free to answer!  If you didn't manage to make it feel free to answer the questions asked during the GR as well!

 

What strategies could you use to balance work with other things (school, uni, life in general etc)?

Do you have any resume/cover letter tips?

What is something you are looking forward to in the future? // Do you have any career related goals for the future?

originally posted on 24-06-2017 4:35 PM

Good Night everybody,thank to chat..

originally posted on 01-05-2017 10:05 PM

And we made it! I am sooo ready for bed! Thank you for another amazing chat folks 🙂 

originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:56 PM

4) What can you do if you feel like you aren't 'good enough' at your job?

@Ben-RO love that image!

I have this thought constantly. I think the thoughts can fade away a little bit once you have been at a job for a while and become confident in it but it is pretty difficult early on.

Reminding yourself that others feel the same can help - although sometimes it really does seem like others really do have it together! 😛

originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:36 PM