Your career toolkit and inspiration for
finding and keeping work.
Welcome
Looking for work for the first time? Need to change direction, or progress further in your career? We’re here to help!
The Dress for Success Career Hub is your one-stop shop that will help you at every stage of your career journey. It offers an abundance of workshops, one-on-one job support, and tools and resources to build your confidence and skills to find work and succeed in your career.
The Hub is accessible 24/7 to women anywhere in Australia, and complements the services provided by your local Dress for Success office. If you work with female jobseekers, you can also become a Member to support your Client into employment.
Our services are free of charge to women who need our support. Transgender and nonbinary individuals, comfortable in women’s spaces, are warmly welcomed.
What’s in the Hub
The Hub gives you access to workshops, one-on-one job preparation services and essential career resources.
We have an incredible network of career experts and industry professionals who provide these services. They are passionate about helping you build the skills and confidence to find employment and a rewarding career.
Workshops
Every month features a full program of job search and personal development workshops hosted by experts. Participate live on-line with others and learn how to job search effectively, develop a strong resume, create a great impression at interview, manage your finances, and much more! If you can’t join on-line, watch On Demand recorded workshops at a time that suits you.
Job Preparation
Increase your chances of a job offer by being well-prepared. Get expert one-on-one help with your resume and cover letter, have a practice interview, or work with a career coach or mentor to keep you on track during your job search. When you’ve secured work, you can continue to get support to ensure a smooth transition into your new role.
Resources
Want to know where the jobs are? Need ideas for what next? Dip into the Resources section on the Hub for even more information, tips and advice for every step of your career journey. Take a career quiz, explore FREE study options. And if you don’t have time to read, listen to a podcast. Love YouTube? Watch some great videos on career tips. Get comfortable and enjoy your learning.
Who can join?
The DFS Career Hub is for ANY woman anywhere in Australia.
This Hub is for any woman in Australia who needs support during their job search or career journey.
Our members come from all backgrounds, ages and points in their career. Some have never worked before, some are looking to change direction and some want to grow and develop further. Wherever you’re at in your journey - this Hub is for you.
Our career coaches and workshop facilitators understand the challenges and roadblocks that you may face when looking for work. With their support you will build your confidence and see opportunities for a new path ahead.
This Hub is for you. Joining is easy!
About Dress for Success
Dress for Success is a global not for profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to almost 150 cities in 25 countries and has helped more than 1.2 million women work towards self- sufficiency.
In Australia, we have supported over 40,000 women into employment through our workshops, job preparation services and renowned styling service - all free of charge.
Workforce participation
Our programs and services support women to become ‘job ready’ - to enter the workforce for the first time or return after a career break.
Financial security
Through our wide range of workshops and other services, we help our clients to secure employment and to ultimately achieve financial stability and independence - for themselves and their family.
Leadership
Our mission is to help women not only return to the workforce but to thrive in their aspirations and to participate in the community as valued contributors and leaders.
Contact Us
Western Australia
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info@dfswesternaustralia.org
08 9382 1003
South East Melbourne
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info@groomedtogo.org
03 9770 0220
NSW & ACT (Sydney, Illawarra, Newcastle-Hunter)
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info@dfsnswact.org
1 800 773 456
