This article originally featured in the Spring Edition 2020 of the YouthWise Magazine, written by Lorraine Wilson, Co-Founder Keyba Careers. Finding employment is challenging. Unfortunately COVID-19 has only made the job market more competitive and harder to get into. We get it. The whole job seeking process can seem daunting and overwhelming. The reality…
Colin Wilson, Founder of Keyba Careers, chats with Susan Judd from Dare to Care as part of the Thought Leadership Series. In this episode Colin discusses career strategies for young people navigating their way into the workplace. Dare To Care is focused on building future work skills in our Next Generation, working with students,…
It can be challenging for young people to get to first base when looking for work. There is a fair bit of information you can search to help you with tips on what you should do when applying for a job. But equally important, here are 7 tips on what not to do! Don’t lie…
In a crowded job market when so many people are unemployed due to COVID-19, how do you stand out from your competitors who are applying for the same job? There are a few things you can do to differentiate yourself and help you through this process: 1) Look at industries who are recruiting. Although…
Finding a job isn’t always easy! It takes time and patience to find the right job for you. Before you start looking for employment, you must first determine what you’re passionate about or at least start with a job that you think you will enjoy. When it comes to finding a job, it’s important that…
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Written by Carina Wilson, Keyba Careers. 20-year old student, juggling part-time and casual work, plus uni. Completed VCE in 2017. The questions we all hate being asked, “What are you doing next year? Are you going to uni?” This question pops up in just about every conversation you have, and by the 700th time…
Are you looking for a Work Placement or Work Experience? Are you undertaking a VET program as part of your VCE or VCAL studies? You may be required to work with a host employer to complete a mandatory number of hours of Structured Workplace Learning (SWL). Or are you independently seeking work experience, to gain a…
Wondering how people secure Christmas casual jobs in 2019? The Christmas period is the best time of the year for individuals seeking casual job opportunities in retail. In order to survive the retail rush, businesses in retail and hospitality are always on the lookout for casual workers to help them deal with the store traffic….
As part of Wyndham Learning Festival, Wyndham City Council invited a panel of experts from business, government and education to share their thoughts on the future of employment. Key Business Advisors and Keyba Careers were part of this event held at Werribee Plaza Library on the 6th of September, 2019. Colin Wilson, Director, Key Business…
