Thank you for your interest in the advertised position with CVGT.

CVGT employment and training specialists are proud to provide employment and training opportunities for more than 280 employees servicing Geelong, Metropolitan Melbourne and Sydney, Regional Victoria, Albury/ Holbrook and Launceston.

In order to assist with your application, CVGT has created an easy to follow guide to putting your application together. Our aim in doing this is to give you, the applicant every opportunity to be competitive when applying for jobs with CVGT.

Guide to applying for a position within CVGT

1. Research the company

• Find out as much information about CVGT as possible to ensure CVGT is a company you would want to work for. A good starting place would be CVGT website.
• Understand the programs and services that CVGT provides to the community.
• Read our annual report.

2. Research the position

• If possible, talk to a current staff member.
• Ensure that you have a clear understanding of the position you are applying for by reviewing the position description which you can download from the job category selection of this page.

The next three steps are required and it is important that you follow them to ensure a successful submission of your application.

3. Application letter

• Cover letter - This is an introduction letter and should also clearly state which position you are applying for, example: Job #78 Employment Consultant (Echuca Based).

4. Resume

• Attach an up to date resume.

5. Addressing the key selection criteria

• In conjunction with the overall position description requirements you will need to address each key selection criteria separately. An example of this could be:

  Example Key Selection Criteria

  3.1 - Sound understanding of computer systems and the ability to use word processing spreadsheet and database programs

  Give examples of your use of computer based systems and any qualification or courses you have completed eg. on my previous role I was required to use MS word, excel and photo shop on a daily basis. It was my role to produce weekly reports, etc.

  or

  3.4 - Highly developed written and interpersonal communication skills including public speaking.

  Provide examples of how you communicate, this may be in your current job or in general day to day life, perhaps you are a member of an organization or club and this requires you to speak to groups etc.

  Please note;

  There are no hard and fast rules to the amount of information you can provide on each point in the selection criteria. Some people provide a page and others provide a few paragraphs, depending on your work/life experience you have had the position you are applying for. However, it is important to remember to keep the details relevant to the criteria and the overall skills and experience required for the position.

6. Submitting your application

• Applying online - via this web page:

  Select a job cateogy,

  Select the position you applying for,

  Download or open the position description file to review,

  Prepare your cover letter and resume,

  Click the apply now button,

  Fill the web form and attach your cover letter and resume,

  Finally, click on the submit application button to send your application
  

• Applying by post - Post your application to:

  Confidential

  CVGT

  Human Resources

  PO Box 473

  Bendigo Vic 3550
  

• In person - drop in your application at:

  CVGT

  Bendigo Head Office

  cnr Jackson & Stanfield Streets

  Long Gully

What will CVGT do for you, the applicant

• We treat privacy issues very seriously at CVGT. Your application will be held in confidence and only relevant management/staff are privy to this information.
• As part of the selection and recruitment process; the principle of fairness, credibility, equal opportunity and merit will be upheld at all times.
• We will keep you informed of your progress of your application throughout the recruitment progress. All unsuccessful applicants will be notify within a suitable timeframe.

We hope this guide has been helpful in assisting you with the job application process and wish you every success in your endeavors to gain employment in the future.