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What to do if you didn’t get the ATAR required for your course

If you didn’t get the ATAR you need, there are other pathways to your preferred course.

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Get your first job, start building your future career

Your first job will be an important step to launch your career.

Looking for information on a particular job?

Follow these steps to find out if it's the right job for you!

Identify your goals

Think about your short, medium and long term goals to get a clear idea of what you need to do to bui

Casual and short-term work can build your employability skills

Consider getting a casual or part-time job while you are still at school.

What are skills shortages?

A skills shortage is where the demand for a service is greater than the supply...

Getting career ideas

Completing career interest tests and quizzes can help you get career ideas.

Get a head start on your career with a school-based apprenticeship

Start your career before you even finish school.

Working out what to do after finishing school?

Still deciding what to do when you finish school? Research is the key.

Australian employers offer advice to young job seekers

Their advice may surprise you...

Is this field of work right for me?

Find out about your chosen job to find out whether it's right for you.

I know what I want to do, how do I make it happen?

I know what I want to do, how do I make it happen?

Choosing subjects to prepare for your post school studies

Struggling to decide what school subjects to enrol in? Consider this…

Apprenticeships and Traineeships - FAQs

An apprenticeship is a great way to earn an income while learning new skills.

Know your work preferences

Knowing a bit about yourself will help you understand what you want from work.

Choose the right work experience for you

Doing work experience is a great way to learn about the world of work.

What is an ATAR or ATAR-equivalent and what are they used for?

An ATAR is a scoring system used for university entry - learn how it's calculated...

Compare tertiary courses and providers

Do some research to find the provider and course that is right for you...

Stay safe on work experience

Even when everyone does their best, sometimes accidents still happen...

What are employability skills?

Build these personal qualities so you can quickly adjust to a new workplace...

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