Beyond the Resume - Horsham

Discover your strengths. Build your confidence. Meet local employers.

Finding work can be frustrating, especially when you know you've got more to offer but aren't quite sure how to show it.

Maybe you've applied for jobs and haven't heard back. Maybe interviews make you nervous. Or maybe you're still figuring out what kind of work you'd like to do.

Beyond the Resume is a free youth employment event in Horsham, designed to help young people recognise their strengths, develop confidence and connect with local employment opportunities.

The day includes a practical workshop, support from local employment service providers and an opportunity to meet employers who can talk about their businesses and available roles.

You don't need previous work experience, a polished resume or a clear career plan to attend.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Discover your strengths, interests and what you could bring to a workplace.
• Build confidence talking about yourself and your abilities.
• Practise answering common interview questions.
• Learn how to communicate your strengths to employers.
• Create a short personal introduction that helps explain who you are and what you have to offer.
• Get help with your resume, job applications and future employment plans.
• Meet local employers and learn about potential job opportunities.

Lunch will be provided, and participation is completely free.

We'll start with a practical, interactive workshop where you'll explore your strengths, values, interests and experiences.

Through group activities, discussions and practical exercises, you'll learn how to talk about yourself with more confidence and explain what you can bring to a workplace.

You'll also have the opportunity to practise interview questions and create a short personal introduction that you can use when exploring employment opportunities.

The workshop is designed to be relaxed and supportive, with opportunities to participate in ways that feel comfortable for you.

Local employment service providers will be available to help you put what you've learned into practice.

You can get support with resumes, job applications, interview preparation and planning your next steps towards employment or training.

Take a break, enjoy some lunch and chat with other participants.

This is your opportunity to connect directly with employers from the Horsham and Wimmera Mallee region.

Employers will be joining us to talk about their businesses, the types of jobs they offer and opportunities that may be available.

You'll have the chance to ask questions, learn what employers look for, share your resume and introduce yourself.

You don't need to have everything figured out or know exactly what you want to do. This is an opportunity to explore what's out there and make connections.

Beyond the Resume is designed for young people aged 15 to 25 who are looking for work, exploring their career options or wanting to build confidence in their next steps.

It may be particularly helpful if you:

• Have limited work experience.
• Have been applying for jobs without much success.
• Feel nervous about job interviews.
• Find it difficult to talk about your strengths.
• Aren't sure what kind of work you'd like to do.
• Want some practical support with finding employment.
• Would like the opportunity to meet local employers.

You don't need to know what career you want or have everything worked out before attending.

If you've already got a resume, bring a copy along. You'll have the opportunity to share it with employers and get support with improving it.

If possible, bring your phone, tablet or laptop. We'll be exploring ways to create a short personal introduction during the workshop.

Recording yourself is optional, and there will be other ways to participate.

Most importantly, bring yourself and a willingness to give things a go.

Because a resume only tells part of your story.

You might have strengths and experiences that don't fit neatly onto a page. You might be great at solving problems, helping others, working with your hands or coming up with ideas, but find it difficult to explain those things in an interview.

Beyond the Resume helps you recognise those qualities and learn how to communicate them.

The workshop gives you a chance to practise in a supportive environment before meeting local employers later in the day.

Our goal is for you to leave with a better understanding of your strengths, more confidence talking about yourself and some practical ideas about what to do next.

Step 1: Register your place

Click the registration button and complete the short form.

Step 2: Receive your event details

You'll receive information about the event, including the confirmed venue and anything you need to bring.

Step 3: Come along

Join us for the workshop, employment support, lunch and an opportunity to meet local employers.

Step 4: Take your next step

Use what you've learned, the people you've met and the support available to explore your next employment opportunities.

Places are limited, so register your interest today.

Beyond the Resume is delivered by Confidence in Mentoring in collaboration with Local Jobs Wimmera Mallee and participating employment service providers.

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