Exploring careers
Key takeaways
- Explore job and career resources to discover job opportunities, gain insights about employers, and access valuable career information.
- Follow detailed guides, checklists, and instructional videos to prepare for job applications and interviews.
- Utilise resources to craft effective job applications and CVs, while also gaining a deeper understanding of workplace rights and conditions.
Deciding on a career path can be overwhelming, but don't worry – there are plenty of resources to help you explore your options.
If you're trying to figure out what jobs might suit you, look at the websites below.
MyFuture
Take the first steps to managing your career. Discover your interests and strengths to help make the best career decisions possible.
Job Jumpstart
Job Jumpstart provides young people aged 15 to 25 information and resources to support in job search and help build employability skills.
Explore careers
Explore Careers empowers emerging job seekers by helping them realise their full potential as future innovators and changemakers.
Discover different career options
Things to do
- Explore career paths: My Big Tomorrow offers resources designed to help you make big life choices.
- Career quizzes: Use career quizzes on these sites to identify jobs that match your interests and skills.
- Create a profile: Set up a profile to save your career preferences and track your progress.
- Explore stories: Read stories about different careers to understand what they involve. You can also find these on myfuture, and Your Career
- Watch videos: Watch videos to see what a day in the life of a job looks like. You can also find these in the myfuture video library, and Job Jumpstart.
Information about different jobs
Find detailed information about first jobs at the Jobs Hub by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Australian Government.
Tips
- Job descriptions: Read job descriptions to understand the skills and qualifications required.
- Industry information: Websites like myfuture, and Your Career provide information about which occupations are in demand from employers, pay rates, and salary expectations.
- Watch webinars about different jobs: Look at Jobs Showcase for webinars that provide insights into different careers.
- Take notes: Take notes during webinars to remember key points about different careers.
- Ask questions: If you’re watching a ‘live’ webinar, participate in Q&A sessions to get specific information about careers that interest you or the study pathways you need to get there.
Year13 is a website that helps you find careers and learn important life skills through free courses and virtual work experiences. You can:
- Explore careers: Look at different job profiles to learn about various professions. This can help you decide what to study and what career to choose.
- Try virtual work experience: Join virtual work experiences to understand different industries and gain practical skills.
- Take life skills courses: Sign up for courses on money management, digital skills, and other important life skills to prepare for life after school.
- Earn rewards: Complete courses and activities to earn points that you can exchange for cash and prizes. Using these resources can help you get ready for the transition from school to work or further education.
Remember, it’s completely normal to be unsure about your future at this stage. Career exploration is a process, and it’s okay to take your time.
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