Dec
2010
MEGT works with the AECG
The Aboriginal Education Consultative Group for Indigenous People who are studying recognises the IATN team from Nambucca. MEGT’s Indigenous Apprenticeship and Traineeship Network employs the team and ensures they receive the right training and work experience for a successful career.
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2010
MEGT works with Indigenous communities
MEGT's Indigenous Apprenticeship and Traineeship Network sign the Green Team Alliance in Port Macquarie
Dec
2010
Need help looking for a job?
Tips for International students
Jobs in restaurants
Working in restaurants is a great way to:
- earn extra money
- to make friends
- to gain skills that you will use in the future
December is the perfect time to look for work in restaurants and cafes as it is the busiest time of year.
Tips for looking for work in cafes and restaurants
- dress smartly (even for a kitchen hand job)
- Go into a restaurant/café before lunch time or before dinner. Don’t go during the busy restaurant times. Best time to go in is:
- 10 am – 11 am
- 4pm – 5 pm
- If you wish to work in the kitchen, ask for the head chef
- If you wish to work front of house (a waiter, bar person, glass collector, bus person, cashier) ask for the Restaurant manager
- Look the Manager/Head chef in the eye, with a big smile, shoulders back, tell them that you would like a job and that you are a very hard worker
- Be brave, be strong, don’t give up and YOU WILL GET A JOB! And keep going back!!!
December is the busiest time of the year and sometimes staff are tired and don’t show up to work. If you keep going back and asking for work they will remember you and call you or you could be asking for work on the very day someone hasn’t shown up to work.
Tell your friends you are looking for work
This is one of the best ways of getting work. Your friends will know when there is a job available at their work, and can call you straight away. Be prepared to take these opportunities to get the experience (and the money) it all helps!
I have no experience!
If you have no experience in working in restaurants or cafes we suggest the following courses to help (it will give you good experience and confidence to ask for work):
- Barista courses: this will teach you how to make coffees which you will need to work in any busy café in Sydney or Melbourne.
For more information please contact:
Sydney: info@ability.edu.au
Melbourne: info@hales.edu.au
- RSA and RSG courses: In Australia you must have an RSA certificate if you wish to work anywhere where alcohol is served. In NSW you will also need your RSG certificate if you wish to work in a bar or restaurant in a hotel or a venue with poker machines.
For more information on these courses and prices please contact:
Sydney: institute@megt.com.au
Melbourne: info@hales.edu.au
Resume:
It is important that you have a resume written for looking for part time work. You may have a resume from home where you were an engineer, this is not so useful for applying for working in a restaurant.
Restaurant managers want people who are:
- Punctual (arrive on time)
- Reliable (always come to work)
- Hard working
- Work well in a team
- Friendly
All you need to be is at the right place at the right time and someone will give you a job. This is the time of year that many people are tired, and sometimes don’t turn up for work.
This is why it is a good idea to keep a resume updated at all times.
Dec
2010
Kathleen Newcombe – General Manager, MEGT Education Group
It is my pleasure to announce that Kathleen Newcombe will be joining the organisation commencing 31 January 2011, in the position of General Manager, MEGT Education Group.
Kathleen brings with her over 20 years of experience in the Education and Training sector and has been with a number of companies, including Study Group Australia & USA, and Lorraine Martin College, where she has been pivotal in the success of operations.
Kathleen will be based in Brisbane, however will operate out of Melbourne on a regular basis.
Please join me in welcoming Kathleen to our organisation.
At this time I would like to thank Sue Kent for overseeing operations in the interim. Her diligence and support has been an asset during this period.
David Windridge
Chief Executive
Dec
2010
Flair Tending Championship 2010
Jay Karanouch, MEGT Institute Hospitality Trainer and Winner of Australia Bartender Guild – Flair Tending Champion 2010 attended the 11th IBA Competition held last week in Singapore.
Jay, representing Australia and competing against 48 countries has once more made us proud!
Great work Jay in scoring 17th place on the world IBA ranking!
We love your work and we are sure that next year you will O W N this competition! Well done and keep up the fantastic work.
Big cheers from all MEGT Institute staff and students!
Dec
2010
Guide to studying and living in Australia
In Australia you will experience a unique kind of education promoting a learning style that encourages innovative, creative and independent thinking. We will help you build valuable skills to give you academic, personal and professional advantages.
This guide has been prepared to help you as you make your transition to student life in Australia. It provides practical information about moving to and living in Australia and outlines your rights and responsibilities as an international student.
For further information visit www.studyinaustralia.gov.au.
We wish you every success with your studies and hope you enjoy your time in Australia—it will be a life changing experience!
click below to view the guide:
Dec
2010
Internship Business Tip: Telephone Etiquette
Do you feel nervous when speaking on the phone in English at your Host Organisation? As a non native English speaker telephone communication can be one of the hardest challenges to overcome.
Here are some tips to make it easier:
Speak slowly and clearly – Practise or write down what you are going to say. Then take a few deep breaths before you make a phone call!
Make sure you understand the other speaker – Don’t feel embarrassed if you do not understand everything. The best way is to ask and to learn the appropriate expressions (see below!).
Learn telephone etiquette – Australians are very polite. Instead of asking “Can you…?” or “Can I…?”, you should use “Could you please…?” or “May I please…?” in order to sound polite.
Don’t use slang – Instead of saying, “Ok“, or “No problem“, for instance, say “Certainly“, “Very well“, or “All right“. Try also to avoid fillers when you speak, such as “uh huh“, “um“, or phrases such as “like” or “you know“.
Be an active listener – Do not forget to take notes, especially when you are not very familiar with the subject. It will certainly help you to clarify your doubts.
If you are an International student interested in doing an internship in your chosen career please contact the Marketing department http://www.megt.com.au/educationgroup/Pages/welcome.aspx
