1. JOB SEARCHINGPRESENTATION

2. 4 Key Areas School Education and Employment Obtaining Employment General Information about the Job Market

3. School The Importance of School from an Employer’s Perspective:- English Maths Life experience

4. School English and Maths A successful pass in English and Maths is vital if you wish to be successful in today’s Job Market. If you do not pass these subjects an Employer will assume that you cannot read or write and it will be very difficult for you to obtain employment. In order to change this view you may have to undertake further Literacy and Numeracy studies.

6. School groups/committees you are a member of

8. TAFE and University University and TAFE qualifications are very well regarded by potential employers. When deciding what course to study, you should consider whether or not there will be employment opportunities in this field when you have completed your studies. You need to understand even though you may have Degree or a Diploma you will still need to work you way up from the bottom and these qualifications will help you to get promoted and move a head!!!

9. Productivity Placement Programs This training is free and is funded by the State and Federal Government. It ranges from Certificate II’s through to Diplomas and is available in such areas as:- ●Automotive ●Information Technology ●Retail ●Business ● Aged Care ●Childcare This training is free when you leave school when you are referred to an appropriate Employment Service Provider through Centrelink.

10. Registered Training Organisations Are organisations which offer qualifications from a Certificate II’s through to Diplomas for a fee and are accessible by everyone. This fee can range from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars depending upon the qualification. These R.T.O.’s include organisations such as:- ●TAFE QLD ●Russo Institute ●MAJOR Training ●Axiom College

11. Apprenticeships and Traineeships These are accessible in 2 ways:- By registering for an Apprenticeship or Traineeship through a Group Training Organisation such as: ●All Trades QLD ●QLD Apprenticeship Service Where you will be provided with support and assistance while completing your 1–4 year Traineeship or Apprenticeship 2. By applying for advertised Apprenticeship and Traineeship positions

12. Obtaining Employment There are 4 key area’s which need to be focussed on in regards to obtaining employment: Resume Job Searching Job Applications The Job Interview

14. Must be professionally presented and concise

15. Must be tailored to each position you apply for

17. Obtaining Employment Job Searching (Cont) You can approach Centrelink to determine your eligibility in regards to receiving job search support from Employment Service Providers:- ●Disability Employment Service ●Job Service Australia

19. Job Interviews There are 4 types of Job Interviews: Telephone Interviews 2. Group interviews 3. Panel interviews 4. One-on-one interviews

21. Make sure that you take at least 2 copies of your resume

22. If you bring a portfolio with School Results etc make sure that it will market you in a positive manner

24. Make sure that you have contacted your Referees and informed them about your job interview

25. Make sure that you have practiced your hand shake

27. Make sure that you have your mobile phone switched off!!

28. Introduce yourself to the relevant staff member informing that you are there to attend a job interview

30. Make sure that you maintain eye contact with the employer at all times

31. Ensure that you speak clearly and have correct posture

32. You must have positive body language and non-verbal communication

34. Make sure that you ask the employer “when will I be contacted in regards to whether or not I have the job?”

35. Thank the employer for the opportunity to interview for the job

37. General Information about the Job Market TEN KEY JOB SEARCHING TIPS Be open minded in regards to the type of work you are willing to accept Be willing to seek assistance from family members, friends, teachers etc Be professional in all aspects of Job Searching You must be willing to work nights, weekends and over School Holidays 5. Be willing to improve your employment skills through education

38. General Information about the Job Market TEN KEY JOB SEARCHING TIPS Be willing to travel a reasonable distance to and from work such as 45 minutes by Public Transport Approach Centrelink to determine your eligibility in regards to receiving through an Employment Service Provider Constantly revise your job searching approach, if it is not working change what you are doing Focus on key periods during the year when employers recruit new staff Be proactive with your job searching and go out and get a job

39. General Information about the Job Market QUESTIONS

40. General Information about the Job Market Thank You!