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June 10, 2014myfuture Website Helps with Preparing Job Applications
The myfuture website provides information for young people and mature age people to assist them in applying for jobs. This includes tips on résumés, cover letters, addressing key criteria and much more. The Prepare to apply for jobs section in Getting started (for school students and graduates) and Preparing to apply for jobs in Change direction (for […]
myfuture – Career Case Studies
myfuture’s case studies showcase people’s stories at different stages of their career. Get inspired or find out more about various occupations here.
AWPA Scoping Paper on Work Integrated Learning
With increasing numbers of young Australians participating in higher education, it is essential that study-to-work transitions are improved. Previous industry experience is one of the most highly sought after qualities in higher education graduates entering the workforce, and industry stakeholders report it is this element that is often lacking in our university graduates. Work integrated […]
Labour Market Information Research – Employer suggestions about how young Australians could improve their employment prospects
There are more than 260,000 unemployed young people across the country and the youth unemployment rate now stands at 12.9 per cent. In response to the challenges faced by young people in getting a job the Department of Employment, as part of its Surveys of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, recently asked more than 1000 employers what they thought could be done to improve the employment prospects of young people.
More Employer Incentives to Take on School-Based Apprenticeships
The objective of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program is to contribute to the development of a highly skilled and relevant Australian workforce that supports economic sustainability and competitiveness.
