# Access career success resources

**Source**: https://deakintalent.deakin.edu.au/career-success-resources/
**Parent**: https://deakintalent.deakin.edu.au/disc/

Welcome to the DeakinTALENT career success resources library. 

Our on-demand, digital career resources are easy-to-use and your one-stop-shop for everything you need to know. These resources have been designed and developed to equip you with current and relevant knowledge and tools on an extensive range of career and recruitment topics.

## Professional Identify

Your professional journey begins with knowing your strengths and building strong connections. Get practical tips to identify your skills, expand your network, and define your professional brand.

[Identifying your skills](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/82dc8ac0-5821-4b53-ac37-c91b54407610)
[Informational interviews](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/bbf70232-5738-4559-9109-d4f1456de011)
[Build your network](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/50e09e35-b59f-4204-a50d-45d7353fada5)
[Finding a mentor](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/a9356b52-f2c8-43ba-bad8-300ee2c30c8a )
[Professional brand](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/c07af996-fdef-4f8b-80ee-d1b7a245b4be)
[LinkedIn](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/31af4ff1-7ef3-4c4e-a14c-d31c3cae9099)

## Effective job search

An effective job search goes beyond scrolling through job boards. Learn how to research employers, uncover hidden opportunities, and explore your options, including graduate roles and self-employment.

[Researching employers](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/b8669967-300b-46e3-be23-5d64b6dec974)
[Engaging with employers](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/d0e1fbfc-258f-49c5-9af2-dc6397edc30a)
[Finding graduate roles](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/43df45f9-a96b-44c3-a579-8787528603ff)
[Hidden job market](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/1e749720-1127-4f00-a084-203bd42defb8)
[Working for self](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/ac124075-3f61-4376-a61f-30f11336d6bf)

## Applying for jobs

Discover how to create a tailored resume and cover letter, respond key selection criteria, and choose the right referees.

[Resumes](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/9ab2b889-e6c9-4328-970e-94a5d74e8508)
[Resume templates](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/51d70179-0eac-4b14-9180-916c49f4c209)
[Cover letters](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/8a81671e-92d4-49fe-b909-b3cfc50e01b7)
[Short answer questions](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/1e1b6599-0067-465c-a0da-94439ea902dd)
[Key selection criteria](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/ed1fd787-c8c7-4e6f-8ea3-a8c0fca10a62)
[Understanding job ads](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/1ccf6244-9178-48b8-a207-15cca3090c37)
[Tailoring your application](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/53b453c3-5102-4f60-957a-b997e88504d4)
[Selecting referees](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/e5960b3f-afd3-4891-8159-28aa1e7123ff)

## Preparing for selection

Effective preparation means understanding each stage of the recruitment process, from online tests to assessment centres and interviews. Learn how to confidently tackle each stage of the process with confidence.

[Online testing](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/163b797b-4127-4147-a169-2f0a9ab4cc23)
[Phone interviews](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/d85d4576-73d8-4e7c-8282-dba705df4cac)
[Video interviews](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/005b7760-e3a9-46c8-8cf9-9216314e24f1)
[Assessment centres](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/2fec2156-02c2-4ad0-ba91-3c4fef8ddebb)
[Interviews](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/653f7c11-c563-4cf4-a2e6-0388e00dee58)

## After the application

The recruitment process is just the beginning – whether you’re navigating rejection or weighing up a job offer. Learn how to make confident decisions about your next move.

[Managing a job offer](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/43e66f7b-80c1-476b-acf7-b8533c6c9329)
[Dealing with rejection](http://talent.deakin.edu.au/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/d6eaa426-10e4-4064-a042-5f0147e4900e)

## Contact us

If there is a specific resource that you can’t locate or are having troubles accessing, please email us at [**deakintalent@deakin.edu.au**](mailto:deakintalent@deakin.edu.au)