Be ready to apply for the next job in your career
A program to get your application seen
Getting into that next job can be tough. You may have found the job but is the application holding you back?
Missing out on a good job can be tough. Give yourself the best opportunity and know how to customise and submit an application and get the chance at a new career.
The KINNECT Training IT Skills for Job Seekers Program
- A program to assist in success in job searching by knowing how to effectively edit, store and send resume’s and job applications;
- A program to provide skills and support in submitting winning applications by understanding how to effectively modify and send or submit a resume or job application;
- Delivered online through webinar and online activities.
Why this IT skills program?
This program has been developed in conjunction with Rehabilitation Counsellors and other return to work health professionals with the primary goal to help workers transition into new employment. This program focuses on the areas of difficulty often encountered with injured workers trying to transition into a new employment role with the effective use of email and documents in applications.
What will I be able to do at the end?
On completion of the IT Skills for Job Seekers program participants will be able to –
- Use basic Gmail functions to send email and save and retrieve documents in Google Drive;
- Use Google Docs effectively to compose and edit an email;
- Edit and save a cover letter / resume document using Google Docs and Gmail effectively;
- Successfully adjust a cover letter and resume to address job advertisement details.
Who is this program for?
Specifically designed for individuals transitioning into new employment opportunities that need some assistance to understand how to edit an application and submit to an employer. It is for those who need to build skills in editing and storing documents and using email effectively to get the application seen.
See the Target Audience tab below for full details.
How is it delivered?
Delivered over 4 weeks with a combination of one-on-one contact, small group webinar participation and online learning. We make sure you have everything you need to get started and support you throughout the time of the program.
See the Outline tab below for full course delivery details.
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Duration
Program Outline
A small group course to ensure the participants come out with the skills to adjust applications and apply for employment.
- Small group delivery with a maximum of 8 participants in a program;
- 1 x 30 minute introductory session – one on one webinar to get you ready to start;
- 1 x 1.5 hour session per week for 3 weeks – small group webinars;
- Online course activities each week delivered through the KINNECT Training Learning Management System.
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Award / Qualification
Successful completion will result in the issue of a Statement of Completion for the IT Skills for Job Seekers.
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What you will Learn
Introductory Session
Outcome
Is ready to commence program with no issue with computer access, passwords etc
- 30 min 1 on 1 webinar
- Online course activities to complete
Learning Topics
- Introduction to program
- Enrolment form
- How to get assistance
- Level of competence question
- Logging into the LMS, how to complete the program, resetting your password
- Demonstrate ability to log into Google Suite – docs and gmail
- Basic online activities resulting in submission to KT
- Ability to use webinar software – Google Hangouts
- Post session online activities to be completed prior to Session 1.
Session 1 – Introduction to Gmail and Google Drive
Outcome
Know how to use basic email functions to send email and know how to save and retrieve documents in Google Drive.
- 1.5 hour group webinar
- Online course activities to complete
Section 1: Gmail
TOPIC A: Getting Started with Gmail
- What is Gmail?
- Opening Gmail
- Navigating the Interface
- Hanging Theme and Inbox Types
TOPIC B: Sending, Reading, and Replying to Messages
- Drafting a Message
- Using Attachments
- Inserting Images into a Message
- Replying to and Forwarding a Message
- Viewing Sent Messages, Trash, and Spam
- Muting a Conversation
TOPIC C: Organizing and Searching Mail
- Working with Multiple Messages
- Create Labels for Messages and Conversations
- Moving Messages Between Labels
- Using Stars
- Creating Filters to Automatically Organize Messages
- Search Your Messages
TOPIC D: Managing Your Contacts
- Navigating Contacts
- Create and Edit Contacts
- Create and Edit Contact Groups
- Create an Email From Contacts
Section 2: Google Drive
TOPIC A: Getting Started with Google Drive
What is Google Drive?
- Navigate the Interface
- Viewing Files
- Downloading Files
TOPIC B: Work with Files
- Upload Files to the Web
- Upload and Sync Files with Drive File Stream
- Delete and Recover Files
TOPIC C: Organize and Search Google Drive
- Using Folders
- Changing the Sort Type
- Using Stars to Group Files
- Search for Files and Folders
Session 2 – Introduction to Google Docs – Part 1
Outcome
Know how to use Google Docs effectively to compose and edit an email (opening and navigating a document, composing and editing to change font, effects, highlight, insert lines, edit header and footer, change margins, orientation and colour).
- 1.5 hour group webinar
- Online course activities to complete activities
Section 1: Google Docs (Part 1)
TOPIC A: Getting Started with Google Docs
What is Google Docs?
- Opening Google Docs
- Navigating the Interface
- Naming and Saving a Document
TOPIC B: Composing and Editing Google Docs (Part 1)
- Changing Text Size, Font, and Colour
- Applying Text Effects
- Highlighting Text
- Applying and Creating Styles
- Using the Paint Format Tool
- Inserting Lines, Footnotes, and Page Breaks
TOPIC C: Composing and Editing Google Docs (Part 2)
- Changing Headers and Footers
- Adding Page Numbers
- Creating a Table of Contents
- Setting Page Margins, Orientation, and Colour
Session 3 – Introduction to Google Docs – Part 2
Outcome
Know how to use Google Docs effectively to compose and edit an email (add images, develop and edit tables, share files, collaborate on a document, spell check, email download and print a document).
- 1.5 hour group webinar
- Online course activities to complete
Section 1: Google Docs (Part 2)
TOPIC A: Working with Images and Tables
- Inserting and Removing an Image
- Changing Image Placement
- Inserting and Removing Tables
- Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns
- Changing Table Options
- Formatting Cells
- Resizing a Table
TOPIC B: Collaborate with Google Docs
- Share Files with Other Google Users
- Edit a Document with Another User at the Same Time
- Working with Versions
- Make and Work with Suggested Edits
TOPIC C: Reviewing and Distributing Documents
- Adding Comments
- Spellchecking
- Emailing a Doc
- Printing a Doc
- Downloading a Doc
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Target Audience
Who is this program designed for?
Specifically designed for individuals transitioning into new employment opportunities that need some assistance to understand how to edit an application and submit to an employer. It for those who need to build skills in editing and storing documents and using email effectively to get the application seen.
There are a few things needed for entry into this program –
- Current Resume / CV;
- Reliable internet access;
- Access to reliable computer;
- Google Chrome web browser installed and able to access;
- Active Google account.
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Dates & Availability
The below dates and availability only relate to Face to Face bookings
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Pricing
Face to FaceSingle Enrolment$395 ppBlended program with live webinars with Trainers and online activities.Online learning and activities
3 x small group webinars
Email and phone support
Australia wide delivery
Face to FaceMultiple Person Booking$395 ppBlended program with live webinars with Trainers and online activities.Online learning and activities
3 x small group webinars
Email and phone support
Australia wide delivery