For an idea of the jobs that are being advertised and to find out what skills you might need to learn to get the job you want, check out newspapers and internet job sites.
If you can’t find the job you are looking for or if you do know the kind of work that you want, you can approach employers directly. Send them your resume or call them to ask if they have any jobs available.
Even if you’ve decided on the type of job you want, you might want advice on interview skills, job searching or increasing your experience through volunteering. School and TAFE careers advisors can help, or visit the websites listed.
Where to look?
Where to look? Start by standing still. The closer your work is, the less time spent travelling to and from work.
Look at some of your favourite places. Shops. Libraries. Cinemas. Would you like to work there?
Did you realise that most jobs for young people are never advertised in the papers? That they are gained by stepping up and asking? If you are a foodie, you may want to work in the local deli.
If you are a couch potato, you may be sitting on a a lot of knowledge about movies and you might be a great asset to a VIDEO SHOP.
If you love riding a bike, how about a bike shop?
Love fast cars? Can't afford them? How about working with cars in some way?
Great shopper? Why not work in a shop?
The work you do could be something you love to do!
Job Websites
Job websites are a great place to look for work. Many employers use job website to advertise positions more than the newspaper. You can even set up an account that will automatically email you jobs you might be interested in.
Here are links to a few major job websites:
My Career
www.mycareer.com.au
Seek
www.seek.com.au
Job Search
www.jobsearch.gov.au
Job Network
Job Network is a national network of private and community organisations dedicated to finding jobs for unemployed people, particularly the long term unemployed.
Call: 13 62 68
www.jobsearch.gov.au/JNS/JobNetworkServices.aspx
Centrelink
Centrelink can help you with the choices you have for finding a job. It also provides referrals to the Job Network service.
www.centrelink.gov.au
JPET
Job Placement, Employment and Training (JPET)
JPET provides help to young people who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, ex-offenders or wards of the State.
www.jpet.facs.gov.au
Employment Services Information Line
A national network of private and community organisations which help to find jobs for unemployed people.
Call: 136 268
Aboriginal Community Programs Unit
Helps Aboriginal people find jobs and establish small businesses.
Call: 02 9266 8350
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