Workshops are face to face and will be held at Torrens University
In this interactive session, students and graduates will be able to ask all their questions to Senior Consultant Andrew Reed, who has extensive knowledge about recruitment practices. There will be a short presentation, followed by questions from the audience. The main focus areas will include resumes, cover letters, application etiquette, and addressing the lack of Australian work experience.
Andrew joined Hender Consulting as a Senior Consultant in 2002, progressed to the Principal Consultant position, and was appointed as General Manager in 2016. His qualifications include a Bachelor of Economics from The University of Adelaide and a Graduate Diploma in Education.
Prior to his consulting career, Andrew spent 15 years in leadership roles within the independent school sector. During his time with the firm, Andrew has been entrusted by a diverse range of public and private entities to assist with the executive search for and appointment of the most pivotal roles within the organisation. He has recruited hundreds of Chief Executives, General Managers, and other senior executives along with over 35 school Principals.
Andrew also provides high-level strategic people and culture advice and consulting services such as independent executive appraisals, remuneration advice, and structural reviews. In addition, he regularly partners with Boards in the search for and appointment of non-executive Directors and regularly presents on leadership and broader people and culture matters.
Many international students and migrants struggle with networking. Many are unsure about how to talk and approach strangers appropriately, how to introduce themselves and what do they need to do to hear about job opportunities. This workshop will cover many aspects of networking: small talk, using your pitch, listen more and talk less, and other hints and tips that you help you in any professional meeting or event. This workshop covers:
It is not a secret that a LinkedIn profile can help candidates hear first about available opportunities, including placements, internships, projects and jobs. This workshop will cover how to set up your profile, what to look for, how to post and how to use this tool to hear about career opportunities. This workshops covers:
Business etiquette; what’s acceptable and expected in a professional environment. In this workshop, you will learn about the main cultural differences found in Australian workplaces and some very practical tips that will help you fit into a new workplace environment. You will learn top tips to help you in your journey at work in Australia. This workshop covers:
Graduates often ask us three main questions: How do I get a job? How do I keep a job? How do I get promoted? All these questions are directly related to what employers expect of their staff. This workshop will cover time management, negotiating at work and key performance indicators. This is a must attend for those wanting to progress in their careers in Australia.
In this final workshop, we reflect on our current circumstances and set up SMART goals to focus on for the next 3-6 months. This is a must attend session where the knowledge acquired over the last 11 weeks comes together in a very practical manner.
