Finding jobs

There are many ways of finding job vacancies:

Newspaper advertising: jobs are advertised in major national and capital city newspapers as well as local ones

Online advertising: there are many different online job sites which allow you to search vacancies. Some of the major ones include:

Jobsearch: http://jobsearch.gov.au

Careerone: http://www.careerone.com.au

Mycareer: http://mycareer.com.au

Seek: http://www.seek.com.au

Company websites: larger companies often advertise job vacancies on their websites, or include information on how to apply for jobs with that company.

Job Network: the Job Network is a national network of private and community organisations dedicated to finding jobs for unemployed people, particularly the long term unemployed. For more information, see (website)

Recruitment agencies: some employers use recruitment agencies to help them select the right staff. Recruitment agencies may allow you to register directly with them, and will advise you when relevant positions become available.

Local advertising and word of mouth: many people find jobs that aren’t widely advertised through word of mouth – they find out through casual conversation, signs in windows, or being referred by friends and family.

Let people know you’re interested in finding work, so that they can act as your ‘eyes and ears’ and help you to identify opportunities.

Career expos: some large employers have their own stands at careers expos, and these can also be a way of identifying jobs that are available, and promoting yourself to employers. If you make contact in this way, treat it like a ‘cold call’ and make sure you're dressed appropriately and behave as if you're meeting a potential employer for the first time - because in reality, that's what it is.

Contact with employers: some jobseekers make direct contact with employers by ‘cold calling’ to request information on any possible jobs in their organisation. This can be a good way of showing your interest, and if you make a positive impression, the employer may keep you in mind for any future vacancies.

You could contact the employer on the phone, in person, or by writing a formal letter. Keep in mind though what is a good time to call - remember not to drop in or phone when the employer is experiencing a busy trading time. This may be at various times of the day, depending on the business, or because of a special calendar or seasonal event. For example, some businesses are busiest in the evenings and on weekends, while others are busy at other times of the day.

Service industries occupations are very people orientated and require a person to be able to approach others and engage in conversation. Because of this, most employers will be looking for a person with a positive attitude who isn’t afraid to talk to others.

Finding job vacancies

There are many ways of finding job vacancies:

Newspaper advertising: jobs are advertised in major national and capital city newspapers as well as local ones

Online advertising: there are many different online job sites which allow you to search vacancies. Some of the major ones include:

Jobsearch: http://jobsearch.gov.au

Careerone: http://www.careerone.com.au

Mycareer: http://mycareer.com.au

Seek: http://www.seek.com.au

Company websites: larger companies often advertise job vacancies on their websites, or include information on how to apply for jobs with that company.

Job Network: the Job Network is a national network of private and community organisations dedicated to finding jobs for unemployed people, particularly the long term unemployed. For more information, see (website)

Recruitment agencies: some employers use recruitment agencies to help them select the right staff. Recruitment agencies may allow you to register directly with them, and will advise you when relevant positions become available.

Local advertising and word of mouth: many people find jobs that aren’t widely advertised through word of mouth – they find out through casual conversation, signs in windows, or being referred by friends and family.

Let people know you’re interested in finding work, so that they can act as your ‘eyes and ears’ and help you to identify opportunities.

Career expos: some large employers have their own stands at careers expos, and these can also be a way of identifying jobs that are available, and promoting yourself to employers. If you make contact in this way, treat it like a ‘cold call’ and make sure you're dressed appropriately and behave as if you're meeting a potential employer for the first time - because in reality, that's what it is.

Contact with employers: some jobseekers make direct contact with employers by ‘cold calling’ to request information on any possible jobs in their organisation. This can be a good way of showing your interest, and if you make a positive impression, the employer may keep you in mind for any future vacancies.

You could contact the employer on the phone, in person, or by writing a formal letter. Keep in mind though what is a good time to call - remember not to drop in or phone when the employer is experiencing a busy trading time. This may be at various times of the day, depending on the business, or because of a special calendar or seasonal event. For example, some businesses are busiest in the evenings and on weekends, while others are busy at other times of the day.

Service industries occupations are very people orientated and require a person to be able to approach others and engage in conversation. Because of this, most employers will be looking for a person with a positive attitude who isn’t afraid to talk to others.

Making contact with an employer

There are many ways of finding job vacancies:

Newspaper advertising: jobs are advertised in major national and capital city newspapers as well as local ones

Online advertising: there are many different online job sites which allow you to search vacancies. Some of the major ones include:

Jobsearch: http://jobsearch.gov.au

Careerone: http://www.careerone.com.au

Mycareer: http://mycareer.com.au

Seek: http://www.seek.com.au

Company websites: larger companies often advertise job vacancies on their websites, or include information on how to apply for jobs with that company.

Job Network: the Job Network is a national network of private and community organisations dedicated to finding jobs for unemployed people, particularly the long term unemployed. For more information, see (website)

Recruitment agencies: some employers use recruitment agencies to help them select the right staff. Recruitment agencies may allow you to register directly with them, and will advise you when relevant positions become available.

Local advertising and word of mouth: many people find jobs that aren’t widely advertised through word of mouth – they find out through casual conversation, signs in windows, or being referred by friends and family.

Let people know you’re interested in finding work, so that they can act as your ‘eyes and ears’ and help you to identify opportunities.

Career expos: some large employers have their own stands at careers expos, and these can also be a way of identifying jobs that are available, and promoting yourself to employers. If you make contact in this way, treat it like a ‘cold call’ and make sure you're dressed appropriately and behave as if you're meeting a potential employer for the first time - because in reality, that's what it is.

Contact with employers: some jobseekers make direct contact with employers by ‘cold calling’ to request information on any possible jobs in their organisation. This can be a good way of showing your interest, and if you make a positive impression, the employer may keep you in mind for any future vacancies.

You could contact the employer on the phone, in person, or by writing a formal letter. Keep in mind though what is a good time to call - remember not to drop in or phone when the employer is experiencing a busy trading time. This may be at various times of the day, depending on the business, or because of a special calendar or seasonal event. For example, some businesses are busiest in the evenings and on weekends, while others are busy at other times of the day.

Service industries occupations are very people orientated and require a person to be able to approach others and engage in conversation. Because of this, most employers will be looking for a person with a positive attitude who isn’t afraid to talk to others.

Finding an Australian Apprenticeship

There are many ways of finding job vacancies:

Newspaper advertising: jobs are advertised in major national and capital city newspapers as well as local ones

Online advertising: there are many different online job sites which allow you to search vacancies. Some of the major ones include:

Jobsearch: http://jobsearch.gov.au

Careerone: http://www.careerone.com.au

Mycareer: http://mycareer.com.au

Seek: http://www.seek.com.au

Company websites: larger companies often advertise job vacancies on their websites, or include information on how to apply for jobs with that company.

Job Network: the Job Network is a national network of private and community organisations dedicated to finding jobs for unemployed people, particularly the long term unemployed. For more information, see (website)

Recruitment agencies: some employers use recruitment agencies to help them select the right staff. Recruitment agencies may allow you to register directly with them, and will advise you when relevant positions become available.

Local advertising and word of mouth: many people find jobs that aren’t widely advertised through word of mouth – they find out through casual conversation, signs in windows, or being referred by friends and family.

Let people know you’re interested in finding work, so that they can act as your ‘eyes and ears’ and help you to identify opportunities.

Career expos: some large employers have their own stands at careers expos, and these can also be a way of identifying jobs that are available, and promoting yourself to employers. If you make contact in this way, treat it like a ‘cold call’ and make sure you're dressed appropriately and behave as if you're meeting a potential employer for the first time - because in reality, that's what it is.

Contact with employers: some jobseekers make direct contact with employers by ‘cold calling’ to request information on any possible jobs in their organisation. This can be a good way of showing your interest, and if you make a positive impression, the employer may keep you in mind for any future vacancies.

You could contact the employer on the phone, in person, or by writing a formal letter. Keep in mind though what is a good time to call - remember not to drop in or phone when the employer is experiencing a busy trading time. This may be at various times of the day, depending on the business, or because of a special calendar or seasonal event. For example, some businesses are busiest in the evenings and on weekends, while others are busy at other times of the day.

Service industries occupations are very people orientated and require a person to be able to approach others and engage in conversation. Because of this, most employers will be looking for a person with a positive attitude who isn’t afraid to talk to others.