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How to Get that Job!
Register with Sarina Russo Job Access
There are no fees charged to register with Sarina Russo Job Access.
We recommend following these guidelines to ensure you are given high priority:
- Dress appropriately – clean and tidy
- Be friendly and civil to all staff, including the Receptionist and Employment Consultants. We understand it can be frustrating but you will not do yourself any favours by being rude or angry to these people.
- Complete all forms asked of you and take a copy of your resume and your Jobseeker Identification Number.
Newspapers
- Local
The newspaper is a reliable source of jobs. At each office, we make available the daily local newspapers for your use. - State
Various State-wide newspapers have extensive employment sections published regularly. These papers are available for your use at your local Sarina Russo Job Access office. Free usage is also available at your local library. - National
The Australian has daily employment sections specialising in certain industries. These are available for free usage through your library. - Government
The Government Gazette is a government publication that lists all government positions, and is published regularly. It is available from the GoPrint office in Brisbane City or you may be able to access it online.
Internet - Australian Job Search (AJS)
The AJS is a listing of all jobs available throughout Australia across all Job Network Providers. Some employers also list their jobs here directly. The AJS is available through Centrelink and Sarina Russo Job Access offices. It is advisable to check the screens every day as new jobs are listed daily.
If you have a computer with an Internet facility, the address is: jobsearch.gov.au. The Internet may provide many other avenues and contacts for employment.
Cold Canvassing
Cold canvassing or cold calling can be done via the mail or by visiting possible employers without making appointments. Cold canvassing gives you an opportunity to market yourself directly to employers. Often gaining a job is a matter of being in the right place at the right time (some employer’s still place ads and notices in their window advertising vacancies). Cold canvassing demonstrates that you are keen and eager to work. Many people gain work through this method.
Dress appropriately when cold canvassing – present yourself as you would if you were going for an actual interview.
Word of Mouth Advertising
Often it is not what you know but whom you know. Utilise your circle of friends and family and ensure they keep you in mind when they hear of vacancies. We know that sometimes you do not want people to know that you are unemployed – but in today’s society, people are more sympathetic with your situation. Instead of using the term, "unemployed" say "I am between jobs at the moment". It sounds much more positive.
