Cultural Transition Coaching Packages, Services and Workshops
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
This coaching package is recommended for Indian residents and newly-arrived immigrants wishing to develop a comprehensive, individualised job-search strategy to secure work within the Australian workplace. It has been specifically designed to increase levels of confidence and skill in your ability to find and negotiate suitable employment. This package includes 6 coaching sessions and an individualised coaching plan. Available face-to-face in Melbourne or via Skype.
What You Get
- Coaching and support to develop a comprehensive job search strategy
- Insight into a rapidly changing job market and what employers are looking for in Australia
- Strategies and tips to improve your ability to meet your job search obligations
- Increased level of self-awareness regarding obstacles that are holding you back
- The development of an individualised, detailed coaching plan that specifies and monitors your objectives, ambitions and priorities
CV PREPARATION
The days of having one resume for all job applications is long gone! This service is for individuals who want to make it onto the ‘to be interviewed’ list. We have extensive experience in preparing resumes and cover letters, and understand the selection criteria for various industries within both the public and private sectors.
What You Get
- An updated, modern, individualised resume/curriculum vitae that highlights your relevant work experience and skills
- Insight into what Australian employers are looking for and how to stand out from the crowd
- Increased awareness of the key selection criteria of your potential job role
INTERVIEWING SKILLS
This coaching package is recommended for Indian job-seekers who wish to brush up on their interviewing skills, in readiness for new job opportunities. It has been specifically designed to increase levels of confidence and skill in your ability to successfully prepare for, and perform during a job interview. This package includes 4 coaching and interview role-playing sessions, using industry- based, competency skills questioning. Available face-to-face in Melbourne or via Skype.
What You Get
- One on one ‘live’ role playing experience with a professional who, over the past 20 years, has interviewed and selected hundreds of candidates within various sectors and industries.
- Honest and open feedback regarding how you performed during the role playing sessions and the likelihood of being shortlisted for the next interview
- A greater understanding of how employers expect you to answer questions (there’s a formula)!
- An opportunity to prepare and practice the questions most likely to be asked
ADDRESSING TRANSITION
This package is recommended for employed Indian immigrants wanting to address and manage cultural issues impacting on job performance or working experience in Australia. It has been specifically designed to give insight into the Australian working culture and increase levels of confidence and skill in the ability to negotiate and manage workload and expectations within a new environment. This package includes 6 coaching sessions and an individualised coaching plan. Available face-to-face in Melbourne or via Skype
What You Get
- The development of a detailed, individualised coaching plan that’s yours, and yours only
- One-on-one coaching that supports you to achieve your workplace objectives
- Increased confidence and skill in your ability to assimilate into your work culture without giving up your ‘Indian-ness”
- Improved ability to meet your work obligations and accountabilities
- An increased level of self-awareness and empowerment as an ‘Indian working abroad’ during for one of the most important transitions in your life
- Strategies and tips on how to manage issues commonly associated with working in a new culture and role eg. exclusion and unconscious bias
SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS
This half – day workshops is recommended for Indians who are either in the process of preparing their job search strategy, or those who have so far been unsuccessful in their efforts. These interactive workshops are designed to help you develop a job search strategy and gain knowledge that can increase your chances towards securing employment in Australia – all in a fun, confidential and supportive environment!
What You Get
- Deeper knowledge regarding the differences between Australian and Indian working cultures
- An opportunity to share your experiences, brainstorm and increase your support network in a safe, confidential environment
- Increased awareness into your own potential cultural bias and stereotypes
- Improved ability to communicate effectively and assertively within a new culture
- Gain insight into the expectations of the Australian employer
- An understanding of Australian National Employment Standards and Legislature and what it means for you
- An introduction to developing an effective job search strategy
MANAGING TRANSITION
This half-day workshop is recommended for organisations with a significant number of Indian employees, wanting to address and manage cultural transition issues that may impact on job performance. It has been specifically designed to give insight into the Indian culture working and to increase levels of confidence and skill in the ability to manage effectively within a multi-cultural environment.
What You Get
- Deeper understanding of differences within the Australian and Indian cultures and how it may impact on work performance
- Improved capacity to enable positive engagement and increased productively when working with Indian employees
- Increased awareness into your own potential cultural bias and stereotypes and how it may impact on your management style and decision-making
- Practical strategies that will assist you to develop a culturally inclusive environment within your team