Resources created by API Young Property Professionals
The Career Ready Program is a suite of resources for students and young professionals created by our Young Property Professionals. The resources are designed to help students get ready for working in the Property field.
The program supports students with helpful tips and advice from people who have recently transitioned from student to early career professionals, hearing from them and learning about their experiences is a great way to forge your own pathway into a Property Career.
Theme 1: Making the most out of University
In Theme 1, we cover topics such as:
- Graduate Programs
- Mentors
- Volunteer work
- Studying Remotely
- Networking
- Time Management
Theme 2: How to get that job
In Theme 2, we cover topics such as:
- How to write and boost your resume
- Stating your previous volunteer experience or non-property related roles
- How to write and address key criteria in your cover letter
- What skills or attributes recruiters are looking for
- Preparing for a job interview and what questions you should expect
- How to get into a Graduate program
- Regional/Rural positions compared to Metro positions
- The benefits of LinkedIn and how to boost your profile
Theme 3: Early Career Advice
In Theme 3, we cover topics such as:
- Early career advice / Career expectations
- Managing your manager
- Work-life balance
- Networking
- Asking questions
- Time management
- Self-confidence in a new role
