Here are some free resources that might help you to understand the types of positions and career options that are a fit with your knowledge, experience and interests and others to get you ready for the job search.
Some resources that might help
The Department of Education provides a range of resources that will help you to map your skills and experience to specific industries and occupations.
Job Outlook is a government service and provides a free career quiz that will help you to generate ideas and options for your career direction and training.
The free Skills Road Career Quiz is hosted by the NSW Business chamber and was funded by the NSW Government. It is designed to help you find a career pathway that matches your natural, free flowing skills
Seek provides a free career planning template to help you decide on a career direction or generate ideas for a career change.
The Groper Career Test is a fund, free resource that assesses your interest in over 170 occupations to determine the career and course that best suits you!
Headsapace’s Career Planning Page is a four-step process from knowing yourself, to taking action. Headspace Centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs or work and study support.
The Fair Work Ombudsman provides a free online tool that allows you to look up base pay rates, allowances and penalty rates (including overtime). This is a useful tool for Jobseekers, Employers and Workers. You can also call to discuss: Tax or superannuation; Bullying and harassment; Workplace health and safety; Unfair dismissal; and Employment separation certificates.
Find new ways to explore careers and prep for work by reading articles and using the tools provided. All the information on Job Jumpstart fits into three themes: getting a job, building a career and succeeding at work.
The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business as comprehensive resources around all topics to do with skills and training, employment and small business