Stepping into TM Summer

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1 INTERNSHIP APPLICATION FORM Stepping into TM Summer The Stepping into program offers practical paid work experience for successful students with disability who may face significant obstacles in gaining employment. Obstacles include such things as academic transcripts that don t reflect the students real potential, or having limited opportunity to participate in part time work while studying. The participating employers are pioneers within their field and are taking a leadership role in providing opportunities to students with disability to access internship opportunities. The Stepping into program is a recruitment process and includes an application, interview and selection processes with employers. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to complete a paid work experience program with one of our participating employers. You will also be required to participate in a student briefing at the commencement of the program. You must be completing a degree in a relevant field to the internship opportunity on offer. To be eligible for this program, you must have a disability and be enrolled in your final or penultimate year of a relevant degree at a recognised tertiary institution. You must be able to commit to the entire program. You must also be an Australian Citizen and / or have the right to work in Australia. Any information about your disability will be removed prior to sending your application to the participating employers. Employers that you are shortlisted to are responsible for selecting and notifying candidates for interview and offering candidates a position in their program. All sections of this Application Form must be completed. Please forward the following information (applications without the following information included will not be considered): Completed Application Form CV Covering letter Academic transcript Relevant disability information (such as your Disability Access Plan from Disability Services at your University) HOW TO SUBMIT: Refer to instructions on the website: Once you ve completed the application form, save a copy onto your computer and it along with all the required documents to: Cynthia Sasongko, Stepping into Project Co-ordinator applications@and.org.au (Late applications will not be accepted)

2 Tips on filling out application form It is important that the responses you provide in this application clearly articulate your skills and abilities. Below are some tips and guidelines for answering the sections of this application form in order to help you provide sufficient information in your application General tips 1. Ensure you complete all fields. Leaving any section blank is an incomplete application. 2. Check for spelling, grammar and language. Get someone to proof-read before submitting. 3. If you use industry related terms or acronyms, ensure you elaborate, and ask yourself, would the recruiter understand this? Other interests, activities and achievements In this section, you should mention any involvement in extra curricular activities such as sporting clubs, university activities, achievements and prizes, either in your employment history, at university or other the community. The employer wants to get an understanding of who you are outside of your studies. Employment history Even though you have provided a copy of your resume, you are still required to fill this section out. The employer will see this section first before referring to your attached resume. Your resume should only be a summary of your overall skills, qualifications and employment history. This section on the application form gives you a chance to highlight the relevant skills and competencies of each role you ve had they may be relevant for an employer to see. It also allows you to provide a bit more detail of your tasks and duties that you may not have mentioned in your resume. Career objectives In this section, you should be clear about what your career goals are, what areas of interests and job preferences you hope to pursue. Explain why you chose your course of study and how your studies are relevant to your career objectives. The employer is interested in knowing why you have applied for the internship and your interest in being considered for an internship in their organisation. Other work related skills and abilities For this section, include any work-related skills and abilities you have and for each skill an ability, provided how you have demonstrated such skill either through your employment history, university or in the community. The skills could include technical skills (for example, specific computer programs/software you have competencies in) or soft skills (such as customer service, communications skills and ability to work in a team). The employer is interested in how your skills and abilities will match the internship offered and your ability to work effectively in their organisation. Personal achievement This section is an opportunity for you to share an achievement you are most proud of either from your personal or professional life. In this section you are providing information to an employer about how you work through a situation effectively to achieve a positive outcome. HINT: consider using the STAR approach when writing this section. Think about what you write and whether it is appropriate for an employer to know. This section will be seen by employers. If you do not want to reveal things about your personal life or your disability, then do not include it in this section. Only information beyond this question will not be disclosed to employers.

3 PERSONAL DETAILS Title First name Last name Street Address Suburb State Postcode Phone Preferred contact method Emergency contact person Relationship Emergency contact number INTERNSHIP PREFERENCES Organisation you are applying for Preferred location (city) Preferred career area (relevant to your degree) WORK ELIGIBILITY Yes No Are you an Australian Citizen? Are you a Permanent Resident? Are you available for the full internship period? Do you currently have a workers compensation claim? Other relevant work eligibility details Please note, all Australian Government internships require applicants to hold Australian Citizenship

4 EDUCATION INFORMATION Tertiary Education Current degree University Current stage of study Expected completion date Secondary Education High School City/State HSC (or equivalent) results Year completed OTHER INTERESTS, ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS (e.g. sporting, clubs, university activities, prizes, etc.) Maximum 200 words

5 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Please include up to 5 most recent work experience. You may include paid or unpaid and volunteer work. DATES EMPLOYER POSITION & DUTIES FT / PT

6 CAREER OBJECTIVES Please indicate your career objectives, including your areas of interest, career goals, and reasons why you chose your course of study. Maximum 200 words. OTHER WORK RELATED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Please outline any employability skills and provide examples where possible. Maximum 200 words.

7 PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT Tell us about a personal achievement you are most proud of. This story can be personal or from your professional life. Please note that this information will be distributed to the participating organisations, so please avoid including information related to your disability unless you are willing to disclose this information. Please provide your response within the space provided (up to 500 words). Signature (provide signature by typing your name in the signature field) Date

8 DISABILITY INFORMATION As this is a targeted program for university students with disability, you must include relevant information about your disability to ensure you are eligible for the program, as well as to ensure any reasonable adjustments can be made to accommodate your disability in the workplace. Please note: his specific disability information will not be forwarded to the participating employers. Please specify your disability, and how it impacts your day-to-day life: Please outline the adjustments and support you receive from your university: Please outline what workplace adjustments you may require if successful for an internship: Beyond the internship Yes No Would you be interested in receiving mentoring from a professional in your field Your university is interested in the success of their students. If successful in gaining an internship, can we let your university know? Agreement All information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. If successful in gaining an internship, I understand it is purely a work experience opportunity and no further employment with the employer is guaranteed. If successful in gaining an internship, I will remain in contact with AND during the the internship period and will participate in an online evaluation of the Program at the conclusion of the internship. Signature Date (provide signature by typing your name in the signature field)