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Top Job Application Tips from a HR Professional

Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) wanted to find out what hiring managers are actually looking for. What are the things that separate someone who gets an interview from someone who doesn’t? 
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/2DD3mH9

Celebrating International Youth Day Nestl? needs YOUth to unlock the power of potential

The Nestlé needs YOUth initiative is a global program to help equip the next generation for employment through internships, apprenticeships, graduate programs, and partnerships with education providers. Nestlé is at the cutting edge of emerging technologies such as IoT (Internet of Things), Artificial Intelligence, Analytics and Data Strategy, Network Transformation, Robotic Process Automation, Journey to the cloud and Cyber Security Acceleration. For more information, please visit https://www.nestle.com.au/en/youth-initiative.

The one-stop shop for everything TAFE NSW

So many tools, so many resources! Make sure you check out the new TAFE NSW Online Resource to make it easy for you to guide and inform your high school students about their study and career options. It’s also a great resource for parents. Visit the online resources here. 

The ATAR & Subject Selection for Year 10

If you missed out on UAC’s presentation for Year 10 students and parents, or would like to watch it again, visit: https://youtu.be/MGo9Q6Hbvls
 

The ATAR & applying through UAC for Years 11 & 12

Watch UAC's presentation for Year 11 & 12 students and parents, explaining the ATAR, scaling and applying through UAC for 2021. Visit https://youtu.be/l20L9xMoi0c. 

Work Experience

Students wishing to complete work experience from Term 3 onwards need to complete a new Student Placement Record. This form is to be submitted AT LEAST 2 WEEKS BEFORE the proposed placement date. Year 10s should viist the Year 10 Careers Canvas page, Year 11s should see Ms Tenedora (click to email)

2020 HSC Study Guide

The 2020 HSC Study Guide is available now. Produced in partnership with The Sydney Morning Herald, this year’s Guide is full of practical information and advice, including: 

• strategies for keeping healthy
• tips for effective study techniques
• helpful advice from past HSC students and HSC markers
• real HSC exam questions and more.

2020 Open Days

Many institutions are offering virtual, online open days for 2020, others are offering online tours and information sessions instead and others are still confirming the format of these due to COVID-19 restrictions. Confirm details with the institution you're interested in by visiting the UAC page: https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/open-days. A list of upcoming dates will be emailed to students and parents in Years 10, 11 and 12.