Help from the Organisational and Staff Development Services
Organisational and Staff Development Services can assist you in a number of ways to apply for internal positions.
- Advice on how to put together written applications and how to handle job interviews.
Contact the Staff Development Officer on extension 3986.
- Exploring career development options.
Contact the Staff Development Officer on extension 3986.
- Workshops on how to apply for internal positions.
These are usually offered once or twice a year and are advertised in the Staff Development Programme produced each semester.
These are usually offered twice a year and are advertised in the Staff Development Programme produced each semester. Alternatively, contact theStaff Development Officer on extension 3986.
Books and Other Resources
Following is a summary of the books and other resources mentioned in this guide.
Berk, D. (1990) Preparing for your Interview. Menlo Park, California: Crisp Publications.
Bolles, R.N. (1996) What Color is your Parachute? A practical manual for job-hunters and career changers. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press.
Fair, K. (1991) From Ad to Interview. Breakthrough Communications (audio tape).
Hayles, D.J. (1991) Writing Away, a guide to job applications. The University of Western Australia: Careers Service.
Hopson B. & Scally, B. (1993) Build Your Own Rainbow. San Diego: Pfeiffer & Co.
Linkemer, B. (1987) How to Write an Effective Résumé. New York: Amacom, American Management Association.
Shmerling, H. (1993) Job Applications: The Winning Edge. South Melbourne: MacMillan Education Australia.
Stevens, P. (1981) Career Development Training Resources: Participant's Resources. Sydney: The Centre for Worklife Counselling.
Stevens, P. (1990) The Australian Résumé Guide: Making your job application work. Sydney: The Centre for Worklife Counselling.
Villiers, A. (2000). How to Address Selection Criteria: Improving Your Chances of Being Shortlisted for a Job (3rd ed.). Canberra: National Library of Australia.
In addition, the Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual has information on the selection process for professional staff positions. | 
