You might be looking for your first job, returning to work, making a professional career move, coming out of retirement or seeking a volunteer job.
There are numerous sites and agencies that support people look for work in Australia. Some of these are funded by the Australian Government and there are some that are supported by State Government initiatives. There are also private sector agencies and non government agencies that provide various assistance.
The Australian Government has funded career information centres throughout Australia. These centres can provide assistance with resources to help you develop your resume, assistance with job seeking and information about employment and trends.
People aged 45 years and over can access free career advice by calling 13 17 64 on weekdays. This is a free service that can help you with:
Private recruitment firms offer a range of services that help with employment opportunities, resume building and assistance with responding to a selection criteria. There are other agencies that provide specialised employment support for youth, seniors, migrants, tourists with work visas and people returning to work.
Key activities when looking for work:
Good luck. Do you have any experiences to share? Share these with others.
There are numerous sites and agencies that support people look for work in Australia. Some of these are funded by the Australian Government and there are some that are supported by State Government initiatives. There are also private sector agencies and non government agencies that provide various assistance.
The Australian Government has funded career information centres throughout Australia. These centres can provide assistance with resources to help you develop your resume, assistance with job seeking and information about employment and trends.
People aged 45 years and over can access free career advice by calling 13 17 64 on weekdays. This is a free service that can help you with:
- career planning
- a resume appraisal
- career information and a career guide
Private recruitment firms offer a range of services that help with employment opportunities, resume building and assistance with responding to a selection criteria. There are other agencies that provide specialised employment support for youth, seniors, migrants, tourists with work visas and people returning to work.
Key activities when looking for work:
- Contact people you know and get them to help you look for work - networking
- Contact Companies, agencies and not for profits and offer your resume
- Visit potential employers and leave a copy of your resume
- Register on line with employment agencies and follow up with a call
- Register with Local Councils, Government Agencies, Job site portals
- Look through the local newspaper including free papers in the job section
- Get further information about the jobs, employers, contacts and help in your area
- Register with www.jobsearch.gov.au
- Register with www.deerw.gov.au/experienceplus if you are a mature job seeker
- The Myfuture website has information and job tips
- Make a list of all the jobs you apply for and who you have talked to
- Review your resume from time to time and get others to look at it for you
- Get advice and look for reviews before you pay a Company to do your resume
- Check out ideas and strategies for jobseeking from Youtube or other social media
- Take time each day to review one job that you did in the past - congratulate yourself
- Go to the Australian Public Service Provision site for info on public service work
- Join professional bodies such as LinkedIn
- Get some fresh air each day and connect with some friends and family
- Write a blog about your job seeking experience
- Join up with other job seekers and share your ideas
- Volunteer for a local group - see www.volunteer.org.au
- Attend local conferences, workshops, networking and social events to build contacts
- Find your local community centre and see if they provide any training or skills events
- Look for short and long term training options in your area and join their job club
- Consider tutoring, on line, home business, mentoring, speaking and consultant jobs
Good luck. Do you have any experiences to share? Share these with others.
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