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The last few years have been difficult for the Australian automotive industry. However, despite faltering at the manufacturing level, the nation’s automotive sector enjoyed annual growth of 1.2 per cent overall between 2011 and 2016, according to IBISWorld research.
There are a number of skills shortages across trades and services in Queensland, with new research showing that the state has seen a significant rise in job listings for these occupations.
If you’ve been asked to attend a job interview, you may only be one or two steps away from securing your dream apprenticeship or traineeship. This is why it’s so important to ensure you impress your interviewer and give yourself the best chance of clinching the position.
Being asked to attend a job interview can evoke a mixture of emotions; you’ll probably be excited at the prospect of landing your dream apprenticeship or traineeship, but it’s likely you’ll also experience some nerves.
Australia has more than 500 national parks, which encompass 28 million hectares of land, according to federal government figures. This represents approximately 4 per cent of the country’s total land, with a further 6 per cent comprising state forests, conservation reserves and nature parks.
When business owners think of their assets, they’re quick to mention items such as their facilities, any vehicles they rely on and their IT infrastructure. However, many of them forget that their most valuable asset is actually their people. Without the hard work and energy of the employees and apprentices that turn up everyday, businesses aren’t able to achieve their goals.
One of the key benefits of hiring apprentices and trainees is that you can build a talent pipeline within your organisation to prevent skills shortages in the future.
One of the key benefits of pursuing apprenticeships and traineeships is that they provide you with crucial practical experience within your chosen industry. This on-the-job training can prove instrumental in building your skills, confidence and employability.
Apprenticeships and traineeships can help you achieve your dream career even if you don’t have a secondary school certificate or other types of qualification.
The last few years have been difficult for the Australian automotive industry. However, despite faltering at the manufacturing level, the nation’s automotive sector enjoyed annual growth of 1.2 per cent overall between 2011 and 2016, according to IBISWorld research.
There are a number of skills shortages across trades and services in Queensland, with new research showing that the state has seen a significant rise in job listings for these occupations.
If you’ve been asked to attend a job interview, you may only be one or two steps away from securing your dream apprenticeship or traineeship. This is why it’s so important to ensure you impress your interviewer and give yourself the best chance of clinching the position.
Being asked to attend a job interview can evoke a mixture of emotions; you’ll probably be excited at the prospect of landing your dream apprenticeship or traineeship, but it’s likely you’ll also experience some nerves.
Australia has more than 500 national parks, which encompass 28 million hectares of land, according to federal government figures. This represents approximately 4 per cent of the country’s total land, with a further 6 per cent comprising state forests, conservation reserves and nature parks.
When business owners think of their assets, they’re quick to mention items such as their facilities, any vehicles they rely on and their IT infrastructure. However, many of them forget that their most valuable asset is actually their people. Without the hard work and energy of the employees and apprentices that turn up everyday, businesses aren’t able to achieve their goals.
One of the key benefits of hiring apprentices and trainees is that you can build a talent pipeline within your organisation to prevent skills shortages in the future.
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