ABOUT CAREER DIMENSIONS
A short history of Career Dimensions
After working for more than twenty years in the careers and employment field, Julie Farthing founded Career Dimensions in 2001, realising early on that the world of work would become increasingly complex, and along with this that the need for qualified career practitioners would grow. This vision proved correct, more and more people and organisations are realising the value of enlisting the support of independent career services.
Over recent years demand for our services has increased significantly. Consequently, the business has developed to the point where meeting the needs of our clients is well beyond the capacity of one or two people. So, in 2008 affiliates were carefully selected from around Victoria and in 2009 Julie's role has changed to one of overall management of the service. She will also remain the central contact person for organisations and career practitioners.
We are excited about this new phase, and we hope you will be too.
Our services
We are a one-stop shop, attending to all career and work-related issues. If you are making a choice to use the services of a qualified career consultant, you will find we can deliver better results. Because we have a team of affiliates, we can provide a higher level of service. One consultant might work with you on a range of needs, or you might have the benefit of two or more. We have put in place procedures to ensure your right to privacy is maintained; all our consultants are members of the Career Development Association of Australia and must comply with a strict ethical code. However, sharing of information (with your permission), means you benefit by not having to 'repeat your story' each time you meet someone new, and benefit from the combined expertise of two or more experts in their field!
About the owner - Julie Farthing
Julie Farthing, the founder and Principal of Career Dimensions, and Career Writer is a Fellow of the Career Development Association of Australia (FCDAA) and past President, Victorian Division, a Clinical Member - Australian Counselling Association (CMACA) , and a member of the Australian Association for Psychological Type (AusAPT).
Julie has worked in the career and employment field for around thirty years and holds a Masters in Career Development.
As part of her career coaching services she has written thousands of resumes, cover letters and responses to selection criteria, with a high level of success.
Julie is also an experienced writer and editor who has worked in this field on a part time basis since 1990. She recently provided expert input into the Work section of Kaz Cooke's best-seller, Girl Stuff (2007) and is a regular columnist and writer on a range of career issues.
For more information about Julie see www.juliefarthing.com
Melissa Bickford - Service Co-ordinator
As your first point of contact with Career Dimensions, Melissa's role is to:
- Listen to your needs and requirements
- Match you with a practitioner who will best fit your goals
- Be your on-going service contact
- Ensure your satisfaction
Our affiliates
All are qualified and members of the CDAA. Some of the ways they can help individuals and organisations include:
- Providing vocational assessments including MBTI®, Strong Interest Inventory (II), New Directions and DISC
- Helping individuals and groups to overcome workplace concerns
- Assisting with career planning and design
- Assisting with pathways and course information
- Providing job search assistance including resumes, cover letters, responses to selection criteria
- Training individuals and groups in networking and interview skills
- Providing leadership, teambuilding and training in a range of workplace skills
- Offering personal counselling services including relationship and family counselling, building self-esteem, confidence, anger management and performance issues.
