Get a job

Ready to start working? Before you jump into anything, find out about the kinds of job opportunities open to you.

Career Advice Australia can help you get experience in a variety of jobs through activities like Structured Workplace Learning and the Adopt a School Program.

Plenty of other resources can tell you about career options, and help prepare you for job hunting and work. Before you start job hunting here’s a few things you can do which will make it all a lot easier.

Explore Job Juice—it’s loaded with job hunting tips. Take the career quiz, or use the website to compile your own résumé. And be sure to check out the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of job hunting.

myfuture can help you decide which jobs might be right for you at this point in your life. Use the ‘my guide’ section to find out more about your strengths and the career pathways you might enjoy. Or just browse the website to get a big-picture view of all the occupations out there—you’ll probably be surprised!

The Job Guide is another great way to find out which occupations best suit you based on your interests and abilities. It has useful information about more than 1500 occupations, and explains the education and training needed for each.

So are you ready to start job hunting? There are plenty of places to look for work, and Job Search is a perfect place to start. You can search by location and occupation, or match your skills to jobs that are currently available. You can even build your résumé online.

‘Get that job’ in ‘the facts’ section of myfuture is the place to go for information about job searching techniques and what employers are looking for. This sort of information can be a big help before you head off for your first interview.

Starting a new job can be exciting AND scary. ‘Start a new job’ in ‘the facts’ section of myfuture has tips about settling into a new job. Let it guide you through the first few weeks of your employment, help you think about what your employer is expecting of you, and tell you how you can make a good impression.

But remember getting the job of your dreams isn’t an easy task. It requires a lot of determination and most of all a positive attitude. Good luck!