- Looking for Work?
There is a Job board located outside the Pathways Office - G Block. See the MIPS page or staff for more information
- Interview - want a fun way to practice interview preparation? Try these interactive interview games...
Virtual Interview - Mission Australia
Virtual Interview - BBC UK
- Aptitude Tests
Samples of aptitude tests from Group Training Australia.
- Resumes
there are many examples of resumes that are available - you could do a Google or have a look at resume worksheet. Other examples are JobJuice Resume Builder and CVGT Resume builder and My Future and the JobSearch resources.
- Services in the Pathways office
There are a variety of people and services to assist you. In the near future we will have a Resume resource folder for students to access, as well as staff from Your Employment Solutions (YES), The Factory and CVGT to assist. Their availability will be advertised. You can also visit the MIPs (Managed Individual Pathways) page for more information.
- Online recruting
Many large companies eg McDonalds, Safeway/Woolworths and Coles Myer use online systems to recruit potential employees. This removes the need for them to collect hard copy resumes and you can apply for jobs at other companies. These systems also may have a search engine to look for jobs - Coles Myer and Safeway . There is a new website you may have seen on TV called Jobs.com.au - visit Axel to find out more about the services offered.
- Strategies for work
Make sure that you use resources like newspapers, bulletin boards at your local supermarket/retailers, friends, teachers and neighbours. You can also approach the places you might like to work and see if they are hiring. You can do this by visiting them in person, making a phone call to the manager or perhaps writing to them. Doing Work Experience can be a way of experiencing work and seeing if the job is for you.
- Issues with your workplace?
If you experience problems or issues with your employer, there are services and people to help you. Workplace Authority will give you information on award rates and conditions for all types of jobs - call 1300 363 264. Work Safe Victoria can help with issues relating to health and safety in the workplace - call 1800 136 089 for information or 13 23 60 to report serious workplace emergencies. Job Watch is a Victorian community legal centre specialising in employment law - you can call them on 1800 331 617. The Victorian Government has set up the Workplace Rights Advocate to protect young workers - call 1300 882 648.
- Mission Australia - have great resources including virtual interview, resume and application tips
- Jobsearch
Search for jobs Australia wide, resumes, employment information and links to important information
- New Apprenticeships
Information for students, parents and employers on all types of apprenticeships and traineeships
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