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It can be a challenging enough to get employed on your ability, let alone when there are questions that need to be answered. Below is a list of the questions Team EmployAbility are mostly commonly asked.
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Are you a DES Provider?
No. We are an independently run, not for Profit-For-Profit organisation. Our Parent company is charity, Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA).
You don’t need to be receiving any Centrelink payments to receive our help.
*DES = Disability Employment Service. Now known as Inclusive Employment Australia
Do you operate out of different states or territories?
Our head office is in Little Bay, in Sydney NSW and we have staff in additional areas of NSW, VIC and SA. We consider ourselves nationwide and help both employees and employers right across Australia. Our Employment Program is run online and can be accessed anywhere you have an internet connection.
What are your opening hours?
We are open Monday to Friday during regular business hours (Eastern Standard Time).
How many modules are there in the Employee Program?
There are 10 modules in the Employment Program. Each module is designed to help you gain the confidence to find meaningful employment. Each module takes on average around 30-60mins to complete. An example of the modules includes:
Journey to Work
- Becoming an effective job seeker
- Developing and setting goals
- Creating an employment road map
Foundation to Success
- Your mindset
- Building resilience
- Active community participation
Disability and Job Search
- Disability related legislation
- Hurdles to employment for people with disability
- Support available for a job seeker with disability
- Navigating the job search process as a person with disability
Can you provide any tips in developing my LinkedIn profile?
A strong LinkedIn presence is a powerful tool in your job search. It’s your digital first impression and a great way to showcase your skills, experience, and interests.
To ensure you get the most out of your networking and social media opportunities follow these tips:
- Clear and up-to-date photo
- Add a banner (background) photo
- Open to work settings activated
- Use an elevator pitch for the “About” section
- Make sure your experience, education, and certifications are up-to-date
- Add the relevant skills you used or gained for each experience.
- Include volunteering experience
- Start following businesses that you are interested in.
- Build your network and start leveraging your connections.
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