I am very happy with my resume and cover letter package, especially considering I gave you very little to work with.  Overall I was very happy with the service and the product delivered.  My resume is so impressive.

Robyn Ashley, Glenfield NSW

Dear Rebecca,

I would like to say a big thank you to all of you guys and your team.  I have had a total of 6 Interviews during the past 2 months and 4 of them have been in Goverment hospitals. Due to your great work in writing my resume, selection criteria and the interview coaching, I have now successfully gained a role in the Food Service Department in Concord Hospital.  My family was so happy with the outcome and they are also thanking you for the service you have provided. From the 50 applicants, 11 candidates were interviewed and only 1 got the job and I am the one who got it!  I will be starting work this coming Monday.  Thank you very much for providing the best service.  I was so pleased with the great job that you have done.

Jayson Magbanua - Quakers Hill, NSW

With only two more workshops to go before we have a break over Christmas it was great to see our workshop fully booked for October.  

Again, we had a range of people from a variety of professions and backgrounds, from those starting out in the workforce to some very experienced.  Here is what some of our participants had to say:

The interview matrix was wonderful!  I think I will use this quite a bit.  And great suggestions on how to turn negatives into positives.  

Score: 10/10

Dannelle Robson

I found it valuable to hear other people share their experiences.   I also learnt alot of great tips, from giving examples when answering questions through to taking notes with you to an interview.  Overall, great tips on how to practice for an interview.

Score 10/10

Pauline Jones

I got alot from hearing in detail the interview process.  I picked up so many tips and ideas that I realised I was not prepared before the workshop.    

Score 10/10

Robyn Ashley

I found it extremely helpful to meet other people experiencing similar issues and being able to share and receive back advice and experiences.  I would have liked more time to practice, but not enough time in one night!   

Score: 7/10

Glenda Brookes

I took notes throughout the entire presentation and enjoyed the entire night.  I am so glad I attended!  

Score: 9/10

Kirsty Hanagan

I got alot of ideas on how to answer those interview questions that always intimidate me.  

Score: 9/10

Taranga De Silva 

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*LAST WORKSHOP FOR 2010

Tuesday 9th November 2010           6pm - 9pm

Topic: Selling Your Strengths 

In addition to having a professional resume and cover letter prepared by Career Origin, I also attended the Interview Success and Selling your Strengths workshops.  I am very happy with the service that is provided and I think that the workshops are an excellent part of the package. The workshops are very helpful to gain confidence and receive useful information for obtaining a job or career change.  I am very pleased with my Resume and dealing with the staff has been a pleasure.

Pauline Jones - Kearns, NSW

I recently had a professional resume and cover letter developed by Career Origin.  I conversed with Rebecca mostly and found her to be VERY professional.  I have already referred your services.  Please keep up the level of contact and openeness.

Richard Ronnie - Heckenberg, NSW

Dear Bec and Team,

I just received a call from the Appeal Board who told me I won and will retain my position as Supervisor.  Thank you for including me in your success stories.  You haved played a big part in my success for the past 3 years.  If it wasn't for your help in providing professional documents and career advice, I would not have had a clue where to start.  So thank you so very much for your help and I will tell others of your service.

Lele Saufoi - Leumeah, NSW
 

If you missed our 'Interview Success Workshop' last night, you passed up a great opportunity to learn some fascinating facts, tips and coaching for any interview!   We had fantastic attendees, with lots of experiences shared around the room and would welcome them back anytime!

Here is what some of our participants had to say:

I really enjoyed the role play interviewing.  It was fantastic workshop!

Score: 10/10

Alan Austin

It has been over five years since I last had an interview.  The mock interview session was very helpful.

Score 10/10

Richard Vince

The role playing session and the visual material was great.  The staff were great.  You couldn't improve it anymore. Loved it.

Score 10/10

Karen Wood

The workshop helped me to think about the way an interview is conducted.  It was very worthwhile - with alot of information to think about.

Score 10/10

Pauline Jones

What I found noteworthy was going through and practicing the interview questions and receiving positive feedback on what could be improved in my technique.  It was a very comfortable environment.

Score 9/10

Michelle Macken

I enjoyed talking about past experiences and found the presenter knew the subject really well.  The workshop was a really positive experience

Score: 10/10

Alex Sperling

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Tuesday 7th Septemer 2010          6pm - 9pm

Topic: Selling Your Strengths

The staff were very professional and delivered way more than expected!

Karen Wood - Elderslie, NSW

Hi Rebecca and Staff,

Just thought I would tell you thankyou for all your hard work. I finally got work with the National Trust as a Bush Regenerator, which is exactly in line with my chosen career path. I just wanted to say it was so nice to have my professional resume in front of my interviewer and feeling very proud.

Sandra Bullen - Campbelltown, NSW

I would highly recommend the work of Rebecca and staff at Career Origin. After many months of applying for jobs using my own resume with little or no response from the prospective employer, I turned to Career Origin for help. From the moment I received the first copy of my resume I started to reapply for work. Before I used the new resume I had not been selected for an interview for any job but now with the Career Origin resume I have applied for about six positions and have been contacted for interview on three to four of these applications. Once again I have the deepest respect for Career Origin and the professional way they have arranged my resume to make it work for me.

Sandra Bullen - Campbelltown, NSW

Dear Rebecca and staff

Thankyou for all the hard work and support over the past couple of years in setting up my resume and government criteria, each time you have successfully gained me a government interview. All thanks, as I am now employed as a public servant. I must say I will be certainly recommending your services as they were done in a professional manner. After the first interview I came to you wondering where I went wrong. After discussing the matter I agreed to one of your coaching sessions which I felt was the key to being successful for this position and gave me such confidence. Did you know there were over 100 applicants and only 1 position, which is now mine. I have learnt so much from your company and would be more than happy to recommend in the future. My family also thanks you and your team for the support and caring phone calls. My wife said that she felt I was a valued client, not just a statistic. Regards,

Kevin Woods - Seven Hills, NSW

INTERVIEW COACHING WORKSHOP

I learnt how to handle interview situations, the first impressions and body language.
MELISA PORTELLI

Grant Herbert \'s session was really beneficial and was well presented.
CATHY PIHIR

The interview techniques that I learned throughout the session was advantageous.
NIGEL SWANSON

Grant \'s presentation was very informative and helpful and combined with Rebecca \'s advice on selection criteria, it was expertly presented.
ANTHONY NOLAN

The interview session was skillfully presented making it really memorable.
ALLAN HAMMOND

The whole presentation was excellent, but the really memorable sessions were learning about the star techniques and practising the interview techniques.
SANDRA BULLEN

The practice interview questions that were provided help give us an insite on what to expect during a real life interview.
JAMES MCDONALD

Hi Rebecca, 
Just want to give a huge thank you to the team at Career Origin. The professional resume you created for me was definitely instrumental in my securing such a quick job placement. Thank you again for all your expert advice and hard work.

Denise Gee, Harrington Park, NSW

Hi Rebecca, Just want to give a huge thank you to the team at Career Origin. The professional resume you created for me was definitely instrumental in my securing such a quick job placement. Thank you again for all your expert advice and hard work.

Denise Gee - Harrington Park NSW 

INTERVIEW COACHING WORKSHOP

The practical exercises really helped improve our understanding of how important interviews really are.
VICTORIA KIELDGAARD

Doing to role play gave us experience for how to react to certain situations during an interview.
TRISH HANCOCK

Learnt great tips about body language. For example what to do with my hands and how to use them to emphasise what I am saying.
ROBYN NOBLE

Learning about how to build upon my confidence, and self esteem was really beneficial.
ALEXIS RECH

During the confidence and self esteem section, especially the body language in particualr, really opened my eyes.
PETER CALDICOTT

The way in which the course was presented was really well done.
REBEKAH ATKINS

The information on body language really helped me learn how to present myself well for an interview.
DENISE MCINTYRE

The actions and role plays that were presented after the explanation helped me understand the importance of body language in an interview.
MICHELLE LEAL

I recieved some good advice about my confidence and the possible questions that could be asked during an interview.
VY VY DINH

The workshop as a whole, was really beneficial to me.
NARAIN REDDY

I recently came across a Government job that I wanted to apply for. While researching and investigating how to address a 'Selection Criteria' I came across Career Origin. I can not speak highly enough of the services this company provides. They systematically went through the selection criteria, assisting me through consultation and years of experience in developing a well thought out and detailed 'Claim for the Position', updated my resume to reflect all the experience and skills that I had and even provided me with excellent interview techniques through workshops and personal coaching. The service was just so helpful and very professional. I am happy to recommend any of the services this company provides to anyone needing assistance to land that new job!'

Helen Boulais - HARRINGTON PARK, NSW

INTERVIEW COACHING WORKSHOP

The practice session for interviews using the different types of questions was great value.
REG DRENNAN, SMITHFIELD, NSW

Everything was great, I took notes on it all.
ZAYNA O'BRIAN, RAZORBACK, NSW

I enjoyed learning about the process interviews and my role in the interview.
DENISE GEE, HARRINGTON PARK, NSW

Thanks for this valuable session. I now know just how unprepared I am. The life coaching aspect was great.
HENRY GEE, HARRINGTON PARK, NSW

I enjoyed learning about the interview process. Excellent!
ANDREW GIBBS, MT ANNAN, NSW

It was great to know the types of questions that will be asked at interviews and to be coached on the appropriate answers and knowing what NOT to say!
ROBERT TOOVEY, PICTON, NSW

I loved the opportunity to meet new people.
PATRICE WILLIAMSON, HECKENBERG

The information presented in the workshop was very noteworthy 10/10.
SAMUEL PRAKASH, BONNYRIGG, NSW

INTERVIEW COACHING WORSHOP

Thw presentations were fabulous. The examples of questions that we may face while in an interview is very useful.
RICHARD DAVIDSON, GLENMORE PARK, NSW

Loved the role play senarios and the presenters information. I also found out what questions to ask at the end of interviews. Thanks Rebecca!!
AMBER RUSSELL, MOUNT ANNAN, NSW

I found this workshop very helpful. I enjoyed the night and everything that was presented. Great night overall!
MOHAMMAD TAHIR, MINTO, NSW

This workshop is amazing! So detailed and jam packed with information that I could relate to my job interview experiences. The various types of interview questions you will be asked helped with my preparation.
SELUROSE LUDLOW, BLAIR ATHOL, NSW

The night was well planned and so detailed with all the questions and answers we needed for an interview. I feel a lot more confident now!
ROSIE YELVERTON, MOOREBANK, NSW

INTERVIEW COACHING WORKSHOP

The information that was given was so detailed. I wrote notes on everything.
BENITA MCDONAGH, VOYAGER POINT, NSW

The life coaching aspect was very interesting and the interview coaching was excellent! Looking forward to the next coaching workshop.
BRENT APPLEYARD, NARELLAN VALE, NSW

I found this workshop a very good way to discuss topics in an interview setting and ensuring my responses are well rounded. THANK YOU!
HELEN BOULAIS, HARRINGTON PARK, NSW

The evening was very well organised and informative. I found the workshop very useful for myself because it was easy to relate to.
LAUREN MCQUILTY, MOUNT ANNAN, NSW

The workshop helped me learn different interview processes. Thanks Rebecca!
BRUCE CRAWLEY, PETERSHAM, NSW

The workshop was amazing! The feeling that I am not alone in my desire for a new career change is reassuring. Can't wait for the next workshop.
PAUL FORD, MOUNT ANNAN, NSW

It's a great resume.....heaps better than anything I could ever have done! The final documents in the presentation folder looks fantastic.

Martin O Halloran, Casula, NSW

Recently, I was retrenched from Suncorp and I attended a group workshop that was run by Rebecca Stewart of Career Origin. I had been to previous Interview Skills Workshop through an organisation provided by my former employer that was helpful but did not goas far in depth into the process as Rebecca did. Areas of the Interview process that were covered were; Common Interview Traps, Achievements and Interview Preparation, Interview Questions and Questions to ask at the nd of an Interview. Each section was discussed in depth and gave me a greater insight than I had before on what was required in terms of presenting my answers in interview questions, particularly to the behavioural questions. Rebecca presented the workshop in a personable and professional manner and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to others.

David Johnson, Bargo, NSW

INTERVIEW COACHING WORKSHEET

The workshop was very useful with a lot of great tips for interview.
SAVINA SHARMA, INGLEBURN, NSW

This workshop was great at covering the questions asked at interviews.
MARTIN O HALLORAN, CASULA, NSW

An enjoyable social evening with great tips for interviews.
GARRY SWIFT, RABY, NSW

Great workshop content that covered interview questions and pre-interview preparation.
LUKE DOMINICI, ERSKINE PARK, NSW

INTERVIEW COACHING WORKSHOP

The overview of potential difficult interview questions was good. It was a great atmosphere and very relaxed.
ROD DEUTSCHBEIN, CAMDEN, NSW

This workshop was great. Good information on interview questions.
AKTAR HOSSAIN, GLENFIELD, NSW

The workshop was great. Good information on interview questions.
BETTSY SALDANA ROJAS, CAMPBELLTOWN, NSW

A very good guide to the types of questions you may get asked at interviews. A lot of ideas to think through and effective ways to plan answers.
JUDY DOMEK, SOUTH PENRITH, NSW

This was a great benefit to me personally.
JASMIN DILVEROVIC, LURNEA, NSW

Previous interview experiences which left me feeling overwhelmed were explained. Now I feel more confident in answering questions.
LEONIE HARKIN, MACQUARIE FIELDS, NSW

INTERVIEW COACHING WORKSHOP

The workshop was very informative. I will be recommending this service to my work colleagues, family and friends.
PAM BUCKLEY, WINSTON HILLS, NSW

All the topics covered were informative. It was very worthwhile.
JAN TYRIE, SANS SOUCI, NSW

The entire content of the coaching workshop was excellent. I am so glad I attended.
JOHN HANCOCK, YOWIE BAY, NSW

A worthwhile session.
MARYIN KELLY, NARELLAN VALE, NSW

Definitely worthwhile. I feel confident after attending the workshop, learning effective ways on how to plan for an interview.
JESSICA PORTELLI, QUAKERS HILL, NSW

Thank you to the team at Career Origin,
You had prepared my resume approximately three years ago and I was very impressed when you were able to update it so quickly when I found myself needing a new direction. I also attended your Interview Coaching Workshop and found this helped me immensly in preparing for my interview. I walked away with a lot more confident since learning how to respond appropriately to interview questions. Thanks to the support and wisdom provided by you, I was successful in gaining a new role. Thanks again,

Gail Reid, Macquarie Fields, NSW

INTERVIEW COACHING WORKSHOP

I felt comfortable enough to ask for clarification on anyting during the workshop and was given answers with a smile. The information was very helpful and made me feel more confident about attending an interview.
KELLY THOMPSON, WATTLE GROVE, NSW

This was a very informative evening where I learnt more than I realised there was to learn!
GAIL REID, MACQUARIE FIELDS, NSW

A good session full of specific information.
SLAV VUKALOVICH, CHIPPING NORTON, NSW

I learnt valuable information about interviews and techniques.
KATHY KILLIAN, CAMDEN, NSW

The presenter was confident in her presentation and provided helpful information about interviews.
MARIE LYSLE, REVESBY, NSW

INTERVIEW COACHING WORKSHOP

The workshop was very helpful and encouraging. I feel more positive about the interview.
BERNADETTE ENRIGHT, LEUMEAH, NSW

The overall summary on how to conduct yourself at interviews was very good.
PETER FRASER, APPIN, NSW

I found all subjects that were covered very useful in providing an overview on what to expect at interview. A great learning experince.
ANTHONY GRECH, ELDERSLIE, NSW

All information was greatly appreciated.
KEVIN VAN WOUDENBERG, SEVEN HILLS, NSW

A very helpful workshop with great content on self esteem and interview questions.
BRADYN O'BRIAN, INGLEBURN, NSW

A very helpful session which provided important information about the interview.
CHRISTOPHER MILLER, INGLEBURN, NSW

Great information and presentation. Impressed with the fact that we could take notes on the content.
ELISHA CRISMALE, LAKESLAND, NSW

A non-threatening, very friendly workshop.
JULIE ARCHER, HARRINGTON PARK, NSW

This workshop helped me to get into the right frame of mind for the interview.
DIEGO FOGO, BOSSLEY PARK, NSW

INTERVIEW COACHING WORKSHOP

A friendly, helpful and informative session wich was a pleasure to attend. I got a lot from the feedback and interactive discussion with the presenter and other participants.
HUGH RUDDER, ST ANDREWS, NSW

I enjoyed learning about the different aspects of the interview process and learning the recommended do's and dont's.
KATHY MORICCA, AMBERVALE, NSW

You backed up all the answers to our questions. Overall, a great session.
PETAR VELEDINOVIC, HINCHINBROOK, NSW

I found the coffee break half way through the session was a great chance to meet other participants and discuss their personal career goals and achievements.
TRISH WALSH, MOUNT ANNAN, NSW

All the information presented was very noteworthy.
LELE SAUFOI, LEUMEAH, NSW

I would like to let you know I have been successful in attaining a full time position as a Care Manager for (Organisation name removed). I am very pleased with this outcome, I commence on Monday 25/08/08. I would like to thank you both for your help and services you have provided me in seeking a position. I wish you all the best for the future in business and life, it was a pleasure meeting you on my path in life.

Julie Cartledge, Camden, NSW

CAREER TRANSITION WORKSHOP

A very informative and pleasant experience that has me thinking in a more positive way. The information provided was easy to take in, yet funny, personable and engaging. I now have more confidence and less fear in relation to the interview phase of the application.
MARJORIE MAY, TOONGABBIE, NSW

Knowledgable and definitely not boring. Exceptionally well presented.
JASMIN WINTERS, TAHMOOR, NSW

Fantastic course which covered lots of topics which were communicated well to the entire class. I am booking in for more one-on-one training.
DIANE LEES, CURRANS HILL, NSW

Very well presented. A very enjoyable and worthy course. More power to you.
ROSALIE ORBE, PRESTONS, NSW

An easy to understand, yet informative and well presented session by a professional, gifted communicator who made the whole room feel at ease.
HUGH RUDDER, ST ANDREWS, NSW

All in all - excellent. Would love more personal coaching.
AUSTIN PORTELLI, QUAKERS HILL, NSW