Final Bundaberg newsmail 14 November 2006 careers moves supplement Jobfind brings exciting opportunities for Bundaberg's job seekers.

Local jobseekers will be excited to hear that Jobfind Centres Australia has acquired the Job Network ® business of Skill Centred Queensland, and established an office in Bundaberg.

With its extensive contacts database and state-of-the-art, Government-backed Job Network services, Jobfind has matched more than 100,000 employers and jobseekers in 28 locations Australia-wide.

As well as new entrants to the workplace such as school leavers, Jobfind assists single parents, indigenous people, those who have been made redundant and people with disabilities, to find rewarding employment, free of charge.

Jobfind achieves this through career coaching, re-skilling and job-matching services.

With its LearnNow eLearning initiative, Jobfind is also the only Job Network provider to offer skill improvement courses which eligible jobseekers can complete remotely via an internet connection, at a time and pace that suits them. Courses are free for up to six months after a jobseeker has gained employment, and range from motivation and business skills, to basic computer and internet skills, through to advanced computer applications with internationally-recognised certification.

On registration, jobseekers will be assigned a friendly case manager who will provide assistance with not only identifying the right job, but writing a resumé, completing job applications and delivering a winning interview.

Jobfind’s Top Tips for Jobseekers are:

1. Be clear on your preferred job, but be flexible
2. Update your resume and produce 'calling cards'
3. Put in time & effort
4. Do a little extra
5. Learn how to network
6. Tailor your resume to suit each situation
7. Practice interviewing skills
8. Be reliable
9. Remember you never get a second chance to make a good first impression
10. Keep smiling, stay positive.

Contact information:
info@jobfindcentre.com.au