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A new website for career advice

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If you’re looking for career ideas, planning a career move or if your career has been impacted by COVID-19, the new YourCareer website can help.

Tips on navigating job search content

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How do you know if something is trustworthy, reliable or going to be useful for you?

Types of Video Interviews

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Video interviews can be live or pre-recorded. Here are some tips to help you prepare for video interviews.

Preparing for Video & Phone Interviews

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Given the impact of COVID-19, video-chat and phone calls are becoming a popular way for employers to conduct job interviews.

Job search basics workbook

Job search basics workbook

This interactive workbook can help you understand your work preferences and prepare for your job search

Work trials – Insights from employers

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Employers use work trials to decide whether a job seeker has the skills to do the job and to make sure they will fit in with the team.

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Job search basics workbook and postcards

Job Jumpstart offers a range of hardcopy resources for use with young people

Why don’t I hear back from employers about my job application?

Struggling with radio silence after submitting your applications? Here's why...

Can’t find a job? Why not create your own!

Are you struggling to land a job or find one that fits your skills and experience? Have you thought about creating your own?

Why don’t employers call me back after an interview?

It's frustrating not to hear back from employers after applying for a job but there are reasons..

Employer insights - Three ways to find a job without work experience

Think you aren't competitive for a job because you don't have previous experience? Think again!

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Prepare answers to common interview questions before the day

How to research employers

Do some homework on the employer before submitting your application.

How to address selection criteria

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Tips on how to identify and address formal and informal selection criteria.