JobJuice.gov.au is run by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) and helps young Australians who are looking for work and thinking about their future. The site has lots of useful information about how and where to look for a job.
Many jobs are filled before they are publicly advertised. You might look for job vacancies online on a daily basis, at the same time as registering with a few different recruitment agencies for some of those jobs that never make it to the web or into papers.
It's probably best to use a combination of different job search methods, such as those listed here. Like any competition, the more entries you put in, the more likely you are to win.
- Look for job vacancies online
- Check on for vacancies on JobSearch.
- Check on federal, state and local government websites.
- Also look at the websites of professional organisations, industry associations and companies you'd like to work for, to see if they have any positions advertised.
- Don't forget university and TAFE sites where employers often post positions online.
- Look for job vacancies in newspapers and other publications
Some professional organisations and industry associations publish magazines. - Approach a Group Training Company
If you're looking for an apprenticeship or traineeship this is probably one of the best places to start. Group Training Companies employ and train apprentices and trainees before hiring them out to employers in the field. - Talk with your Careers Counsellor or Job Placement Officer if you're at School, University or TAFE
They generally have great local contacts and are often approached directly by employers seeking the perfect person. - Directly approach employers
Find someone you want to work for and write to them or give them a call. First make sure you read the practical tips section of the JobJuice website to pick up some advice on how to most effectively communicate with potential employers. - Ask your family and friends
They might know anyone who can able to help you. For example, they may know someone working in the same industry you are interested in, who could give you a start.
