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Make your next career move with confidence! 

  Resumes

A really good, well written Professional Resume is essential to your success.

But how do you know if yours is good? Resume writing is quite a scientific process now.  You need to appeal to both the human reader and the ‘bots (Applicant Tracking Systems) who decide if you pass through the initial screen.

I don’t believe in a one-template-fits-all structure, in fact I’m not a big fan of templates full stop.  Each resume that we produce is purpose built for you.  We highlight your main strengths and skills, making you a “must see” for any employer.

Choose the best option for your career stage or budget:

  • Resume review to DIY
  • Budget option
  • Revamp layout
  • Major overhaul
  • Premium value options (include additional career services)

Our Major Overhaul package includes an ‘ATS friendly’ set up of your pages so that it can easily be read by the ‘bots screening your documents.

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 Career Coaching

Need qualified career support or advice? Is your career in transition – or would you like it to be?! 

Has your job become too boring or too stressful? Have you been retrenched? Bouncing your ideas off a professional can help you to clarify where to next.  With over 20 years in the industry, and post-grad qualifications in Career Development, I can help you to identify your career goals, the direction to go in, your strengths and give you the confidence to take the next step in your career.

Professional career coaching is also great to find out why you aren’t getting traction on your applications.  Many clients come to me when there seems to be a block in moving forward, but they don’t know what that is.  Together, we can figure out what’s not working and how to fix it.

Choose from a range of tailored coaching sessions including:

New Graduate coaching; Career change/career transition; Job search coaching; Return to work and Interview skills.

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   Other Services

Government + Council Applications

Applying for government and council jobs can be confusing, time consuming and quite daunting!  Each department or council differs as to what they require but I can help!

Writing statements of claims, cover letters and selection criteria responses for government and council jobs has been my specialty for many years now and I have found the sweet spot for success.

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Graduate Employment

It’s a distressing statistic, but 51 per cent of graduates cannot find graduate employment.  If you’re a graduate, or a parent of one who’s in this unfortunate position, that fact will no doubt disturb you.  Why the disconnect?

After completing their studies, graduates can find themselves in a situation where they are suitably qualified and enthusiastic but after multiple applications, they do not seem to be able to even secure an interview, let alone a job! How deflating after all that hard work.

The VERY good news is, I know how to help you!

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Outplacement Workshops

I offer a range of engaging outplacement career development and job search training workshops for schools and organisations.  These can be off the shelf, or I can create a bespoke workshop to meet your needs. These career workshops range from half day, full day, 2 days up to 2 weeks and are tailored to your specific needs. These can be conducted in your office or school, or another suitable venue.

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“I GOT THE JOB!!! I am SOOOO pleased and I can’t thank you enough for all your help!

Simone Mortimer ~ Nursing Graduate

Introducing Tara Sinclair

An award winning, degree qualified career specialist with a 20+ year background in career support, jobsearch training and career services, Tara brings a distinct savvy and incredible expertise to the business of finding a job or progressing your career.  

Her diverse skill set is applicable in multiple facets of the employment services business.  Recognised nationally for her outstanding results with clients, she has been featured on career panels and appeared on ABC Radio as a subject matter expert. She is a preferred supplier for several large Australian organisations, and is a member of the Career Development Association of Australia as well as Career Directors International.

With a Graduate Certificate in Career Development, she provides clients with career clarity and tools for success.  Prior to founding her own successful career coaching business in 2007, Tara worked in the corporate sector where she won local and national awards for her talents and finished up in a national role, working with career consultants across 35 offices. 

[ More About Tara ] [ Meet The Team ]

  • “I GOT THE JOB!!! I am SOOOO pleased and I can't thank you enough for all your help! ~

    Simone Mortimer ~ Nursing Graduate

  • Tara was fantastic!!!! Her professional approach and attention to detail exceeded my expectations. She was very approachable and easy to deal with! I couldn't recommend her highly enough!

    Mark Leech

  • Thanks Tara. You have captured the true essence of my spirit and work. You also have an ability to quickly tap into people’s character. The resume is well done and authentic. 11/6/21 Rockhampton

    Debra Borrowes

  • “Thanks for My Job Mentor my application looked very professional – I didn’t know I could look so good. Tara was very helpful with ideas and tips for interview techniques and more than willing to help with any questions that I had. I would highly recommend her service.”

    Anna Gibson, Administration

  • “Tara’s coaching was spot on and I very much appreciated her insight and knowledge.”

    David Krome, Operations Manager, OPSM

  • “Tara provided valuable interview coaching at short notice. I appreciated her honest feedback…I felt confident today during the next interview.”

    Jacob van Rineberg, Financial Planner

  • “Every time I ask Tara to write my application, I get shortlisted for an interview. I am so lucky to have her in my support team!”

    Penny Kaletch, Educational Professional

  • “Tara did an excellent job of writing my key selection criteria and cover letter for a job at the local Uni which undoubtedly helped me to get shortlisted. She completed them within very short notice and was very helpful – well worth the money.”

    Ken Harris, HVAC Electrician

  • “I am officially a council employee woo hoo! Thanks to My Job Mentor writing an incredible key selection criteria. Tara is a gem!”

    Jasmine Gilbert, Customer Service

  • "I was shortlisted to be selected for an interview with the Department of Transport for the Inspector job – thanks to the work Tara did on my selection criteria."

    Andy Eddie, Automotive Technician

  • “Tara has been very helpful and now I know EXACTLY why I am not getting interviews. Now that I have the interview skills and support, I will be much better prepared for the interviews.”

    Dean, Chef

  • “Tara's interview skills coaching was outstanding. She is very knowledgeable and knew when to apply humour and helpful stories to help me. Many valuable tips were learned and it was much more useful than anticipated.”

    Brad, Forklift driver

  • “I have a job. Yipppeeee I passed my interview and I have Tara to thank for that. She taught me how to put my best foot forward at interviews and to be confident being myself. Just that one turned it all around for me. It is so nice being employed again, financially, emotionally and socially!”

    Deb Colless, Medical Receptionist

  • "I really didn’t expect the information to be so helpful, thank you very very much, it gave me a huge motivation and confidence hit.”

    Alex Tree, Transport & Logistics

  • “Tara has a great ability to give people confidence and the ability to go to interviews relaxed. She shares her knowledge of WHY people ask the questions that they do at interviews and coaches clients to to sell themselves in the best light."

    Rachel Barnes, Recruitment Professional

  • That resume was absolutely awesome! It was worth every penny, thank you.

    Gareth A, Mining Supervisor and Trainer

  • My resume was great and both myself and the mate I referred to you have both got the jobs we wanted, so thank you!

    Gavin H, Construction

  • Just a short message to let you know I got the job - a dream comes true! Thank you so much for the wonderful job you did on my resume Tara, you got me through the door.

    Justine A , Facility Manager Officer

  • I had applied to 80 jobs in the past four months and only had received two interviews (which didn't go any further than that). I then applied to a job with Tara's new and improved resume and got the job within the week - it was great! Thank you Tara.

    Rosie Crocker, Vet Nurse

On The Blog

  • In this period of businesses standing down employees, Job Redundancy in Australia is becoming one of the country's biggest concerns in light of COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, I have been taking calls from clients across all industries (mining, aviation, tourism, retail, trades and professionals) who want to talk about the challenges they are facing in their career, their concerns and share their sto...

  • The Job Market is made up of two basic parts – those vacancies which employers actively recruit to fill; and those vacancies which job seekers can find if they know how to access that ‘hidden job market’. There are two major advantages for jobseekers who know how to access this market:...

  • Be careful what interview questions you ask – you may think you are simply being friendly but then find you’ve breached anti-discrimination or EEO legislation. Any interview questions that will reveal the applicant’s marital status, age, religion, gender, race or sexual orientation are illegal. Here are some suggestions as to questions not to ask, but check your local statutory authority to be sur...