How to make your LinkedIn profile shine
When you’re looking to kick off a career or find employment in your chosen sector, a strong online presence can go a long way. It’s not uncommon for employers to look for new candidates or research prospective employees on the internet. This means if you apply for a job you can expect that your LinkedIn […]
Read MoreKick off a meaningful career with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Getting started in the rewarding early childhood sector can provide a career that is fulfilling and has a positive impact on future generations. For people who want to make a difference in the world, working with children is an excellent choice. As well providing a career that brings a sense of purpose to your life, […]
Read MoreThings you can do right now to thrive in your career
As we all begin to return to life with our freedoms, social lives and careers back on track after the extended lockdowns, now is a great time to start asking yourself how you can take control over your career and what your next steps could be. As the pandemic unfolded, workplaces were forced to adapt […]
Read MoreAdvance your career: Danielle’s experience
Finding a career that is fulfilling and enjoyable is what most of us strive for. Once we have found that career, it’s also nice to know what might come next and how we can progress or advance in the workplace. In aged care or disability care there are many opportunities to grow in your career, […]
Read MoreExploring early childhood education career pathways
An early childhood education career can set you up for a bright future enhancing the education and development of children. There are many roles available for meaningful and fun employment in the sector that can suit a range of different people. Providing care for children during the most vital time of development in the first […]
Read MoreFinding jobs in Australia
Spending time finding jobs in Australia can feel like a full time job in itself. While there are plenty of jobs out there, when you don’t have qualifications, options can feel limited. You might have been looking at retail jobs without any luck — probably because according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data, there are […]
Read MoreTop 10 tips for writing a resume that gets results
You have completed your course (yippee!) and it’s time to apply for the job of your dreams. But writing a resume can be daunting. After all, first impressions count and your resume is often your prospective employer’s first introduction to you. So you need to make a good impression. Writing a resume that gets you […]
Read MoreVET Graduates find jobs faster and earn more
Graduates of vocational education and training (VET) are on average finding jobs faster and gaining better starting salaries than those with university degrees, a landmark study has revealed. The research, conducted by McCrindle and released by Skilling Australia, goes a long way to expel the myths often associated with VET, and according to Skilling Australia […]
Read More3 Signs It’s Time To Change Careers
Here at Selmar we get the privilege of seeing thousands of people reinvent themselves every year. No matter your age or current occupation, you can pursue a career in child care, aged care or business as long as you’re willing to believe in yourself and put in the effort. Changing careers isn’t always easy, but […]
Read MoreDon’t Just Get Qualified… Get Employed At A Childcare Centre!
Too often you hear about friends or family members studying something they love and then continuing to work in a job that is irrelevant to their passion. It’s easy to feel disheartened and to start to think that getting qualified doesn’t lead to a career… It could even put you off studying altogether. Thankfully, training […]
Read MoreTips to take your aged care career to the next level
Once you are ready to take your career to the next level, it’s important to know how to effectively promote yourself. There are three main steps in achieve your career goals – your CV, a customised cover letter and the interview. In the first of Selmar’s three part series on career advancement, here are some […]
Read MoreTips to take your career to the next level
After all the hard work and commitment it takes to achieve your qualification, it’s important to know how to effectively promote yourself. Once you are ready to take your career to the next level, there are three main steps to getting your dream job – your CV, a customised cover letter and the interview. In […]
Read MoreLooking for a professional advantage?
Leadership skills can give your career the boost you need Great leaders provide direction, motivation and inspiration to employees while inspiring trust and confidence among clients. But what does it take to be an effective leader? It is said that managers can get people to do work for them, whilst leaders have people want to […]
Read MoreFuture growth in child care
As our population ages and baby boomers retire, Australia’s workforce will need to encourage more people to join, including prospective and young parents. This translates to future growth in child care industries and more opportunities for those qualified. Supporting prospective parents and parents of young children to participate in the workforce through accessible, flexible and […]
Read More5 tips for positive change and a rewarding new career
Changing your career path can be a daunting process, but it can also be so rewarding. A new career can reinvigorate all aspects of a person’s life, job satisfaction can be so rewarding, enrich your personal life and general happiness and wellbeing. The initial hurdle, make a decision. This can be the hardest part of […]
Read MoreBe part of a thriving, growing industry
Currently in Australia, about 2,800 residential aged care facilities cater to more than 160,000 elderly people. During the next ten years, we expect to see aged care jobs grow with more than 250,000 residents in Aged Care. According to the Federal Government’s Intergenerational Report, by 2050, the number of people aged 65 to 84 is expected […]
Read MoreWhat is the right qualification for you?
Early childhood education is a very rewarding career choice. It is also a very important job because you are supporting the development of children, to create confident and keen learners. However contradictory information regarding industry requirements and the thought of a study debt puts people off choosing early childhood education as a career. If you […]
Read MoreWhen ‘qualified’ is no guarantee of competence
There’s training, then there’s high quality training. Want to be a builder? After 36 hours of fast-tracked training, you can graduate with a Certificate IV in building and construction from the Capital Training Institute. Victoria University offers the same qualification — yet its course takes three years to complete part-time. Graduates may supervise construction of […]
Read MoreA rewarding career: Working in the Aged Care Industry
One of the biggest and most essential growth areas for careers in Australia is the Aged Care industry. With an increasing percentage of our population living well into old age, there is a growing demand for admission into aged care facilities and for compassionate, reliable and efficient aged care workers. Whether you’re looking for a […]
Read MoreWorking Holiday: Where can a Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care take you?
If you have just finished your schooling and you’re not sure what you want to do next, but you know you want to work with children, study a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care — it can really take you places. Perhaps you’re thinking of travelling overseas for a while but you don’t have the funds […]
Read MoreSelmar’s Certificate III In Aged Care Course Accredited By Australian Community Workers Association
Selmar Education Institute is Australia’s first Registered Training Organisation to obtain accreditation from Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) for their Certificate III in Aged Care course. ACWA is the national body for over half a million community work practitioners in Australia. According to the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), over 10,000 new […]
Read MoreAustralian HR Institute Welcomes Workplace Education Innovator as Its 2012 World HR Congress Partner
An award winning provider in vocational education and professional development training for Australian and overseas students, Selmar Education Institute has joined the Australian Human Resources Institute as the Partner of HRIZON, the 2012 World HR Congress to be held in Australia during September this year. AHRI national president Peter Wilson welcomed the Selmar partnership: “We […]
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