Finding a job
Getting a job can be a very challenging process but with careful preparation it can be a lot easier. Follow the steps below to get jobhunting successfully.
Outcome
To understand how to find work that you are qualified and suited to
Let's start with why this is important:
- finding a job is a valuable part of adult life, it give you financial independance, a sense of purpose and can make you many new friends
- understanding the job you are suited to will make sure you are more likely to get a job and keep it
Information
Are you feeling job ready or want a job while you study?
Here is a list of some sites you may use to search for a job:
SEEK - Australia's largest employment site, featuring over 90,000 jobs, job emails and career tools.
INDEED - A large job search website
Youth Central - the Victorian Government’s website for young people aged 12 – 25, which contains comprehensive information about how to approach the job searching process.
It’s important to remember that finding work through job advertisements can be effective but limited. A lot of organisations choose to post new job advertisements solely on their website (i.e. Coles and Woolworths) so it’s worthwhile to regularly check their job boards as well. Good luck!
A PaTH internship is a good option if you are under 25, have been on Youth Allowance but have not started a career yet and need some skills to get your first job.
You can register with Transition to Work where each young person will have access to other services including accredited vocational training and education with Melbourne Training Options. Additional support for mental health, alcohol and other drugs and other complex issues are available.
You can access Transition to Work services in Glenroy, Craigieburn and Sunbury.
What to do next
Before you job search to do list
Before you start your job search complete this to do list.
- Do my email & voicemail sound professional i.e. yourname@gmail.com not meatballsRlyf@gmail.com
- Where do I have access to an internet and computer?
- Are my resume and CV up to date?
- Do I have at least two referees?
- Do I know what work I can do or want to do?
Start your job search
Follow these steps to start job hunting
Which workplace is best for you?
Would you love to travel into the city all day and work in an office or would you prefer to work in different locations or would you prefer to drive all day for work? Do this quiz to see what kind of workplace you are best suited to.
More Information & Services
A lot of strong emotions come with looking for and finding work such as rejection, stress, anxiety, and anger. It is important that during this time you take care of your emotional and mental wellbeing.
Here are some organisations that can help:
CALL KIDSHELPLINE 1800 55 1800 (crisis counselling service available 24/7)
CALL YARNING SAFE N STRONG 1800 959 563 (counselling service for ATSI peoples available 24/7)
CALL QLIFE 1800 184 527 (available 3pm - midnight everyday for LGBTI peer support)
headspace Work and Study Online
Free online support to young people 15 - 25
A number of articles on school and study, visit their site
When you are looking for a job, you can see, be a victim of or witness job scams. If you are unsure what a job scam is watch this video below and make sure to report any scams.
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