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

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Increase your chance of being rated suitable

Follow these three steps to improve your chances of being rated suitable for a job.

Getting value from work experience

Lack of work experience is a common barrier to finding a job...

VET studies for post-Year 12 students

Consider these questions before choosing your vocational training.

VET studies for post-Year 12 students

Consider these questions before choosing your vocational training.

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?

Five myths about higher education

There are many misconceptions about higher education - find out more

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...

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

Start your career before you even finish school.

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

Workplace mentoring

Mentoring can be a good way to support your transition to the workforce

Working out what to do after finishing school?

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

Australian occupations

‘Occupation’ is the name we give to a specific job, for example, a doctor or mechanic...

Unpaid work experience - when is it okay?

Find out when a work experience arrangement is okay - and when it's not...

How to make a great first impression on employers

It's easier than you think!

Getting to know your chosen occupation

Find out what’s it’s really like to work in your dream job...

Want to earn while you learn?

Get paid while you study!

What are skills shortages?

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

Choose the right work experience for you

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

Stay safe on work experience

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

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