There are many ways to learn more about Australian Apprenticeships and to find a job. You can contact an Australian Apprenticeships Centre in your region, search advertised job vacancies, contact employers in industries where you would like to work, contact your local Group Training Organisation, Centrelink office or Job Network provider (call 136 268 or visit www.jobnetwork.gov.au) or discuss Australian Apprenticeships with your career adviser.
Australian Apprenticeship in and gives you everything you want to know about occupations. It helps you to find out about job prospects, weekly earnings, type of work and other information useful for anyone interested in employment. www.jobsearch.gov.au/joboutlook/
The Job Guide is Australia’s premier career information guide providing extensive information on individual occupations. For each entry there is a job description, personal qualities required, education and training requirements, a brief summary of employment opportunities and sources of information. Also included is advice on career choice, applying for a job, post-secondary education and training and government help (both State and Federal). www.jobguide.dest.gov.au
My Future provides career information, and offers unique features that enable users to create individual profiles that relate to possible occupations. www.myfuture.edu.au
Centrelink's Career Information Centres are 'one-stop-shops' providing a
comprehensive free service to all Australians. Specialist staff provide
assistance to students, the unemployed or people who are looking at changing
jobs. Career Information Centres can help customers make informed decisions
about education, training and employment options and pathways.
www.dest.gov.au/careerdevelopment/cic
Contact your local Job Network member who may know of employers interested in taking on Australian Apprentices. Call 136 268 or visit the Job Network website www.jobnetwork.gov.au
Visit your local Australian Apprenticeships Centre to obtain further information.
Youth Pathways aims to assist young people aged 13-19 to make a successful transition to completion of Year 12 (or its equivalent) and ultimately, to further education, training or employment. Further information can be found on the website at http://youthpathways.dest.gov.au
Contact your local Group Training Organisation
Speak to a careers adviser at your school. They’ll have plenty of access to information.
Find out what job vacancies are available locally for Australian Apprentices in the industry or industries you are interested in. Visit the Australian Job Search website www.jobsearch.gov.au. The website features include a listing of available Australian Apprenticeships in each geographical area.
Check your local newspapers for job vacancies.
Tell them why you believe you would be a good employee and detail any work experience you may have. The Job Guide website www.jobguide.dest.gov.au provides some great tips on how to write a job application, letter and resume.
There are lots of things you can do to increase your chances of success at interviews. The Job Guide website www.jobguide.dest.gov.au provides excellent tips on how to make the best impression at a job interview.
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