It can be challenging deciding what you want to do. You can start thinking about your career journey here!
What are careers, industries and occupations?
Learn about occupations and industries to find the career that’s right for you.
A 'career' is all the different professional experiences that you have in your life. It includes your:
- education and training
- family and community roles
- paid and unpaid work.
An ‘occupation’ is what you do for a job.
You may work in many different occupations over your career.
An ‘industry’ is a group of jobs that work together to make a particular product, for example:
- the fast-food industry
- the plumbing industry
- the tourism industry.
You may work in many different industries over your career.
Choosing a career pathway
It’s okay if you are unsure about what you want to do in your career. There are lots of resources that can show you the different types of jobs that are out there.
To give you some ideas of jobs you may be interested in, you can explore the Your Career website.
You can also:
At a job expo you can find out about jobs and training opportunities.
Like a market, there are many stalls with information about different kinds of jobs. Employers at these stalls will answer any questions you have.
Most job expos free and anyone can attend.
Visit Workforce Australia to find out which expos are happening near you.
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If you are between 15 and 24 years old, you can access a Youth Advisory Session through Workforce Australia. These can help you:
- find a job
- get ready for a career
- connect with education and training.
You can access up to 3 one-hour, one-on-one meetings with a youth specialist provider.
Find a youth specialist providerIf you are at school, reach out to your school’s counsellor or careers advisor. They can provide advice on your career pathway.
If you are at university or TAFE, reach out to the careers hub or service centre.
You may be eligible for a Workforce Australia program like Transition to Work. Participants get help with:
- growing their skills
- finding local jobs
- writing resumes and preparing for interviews
- connecting with community services.
Find out more on the Transition to Work website.
Transition to work
More information and support
If you would like more information about finding a job or exploring career options, there are some great resources online.
Your Career helps you explore your career options.
You can:
- search study and training courses, providers, and occupations for insights like pay information and available jobs
- take a quiz to identify future career options based on your skills and interests
- find tips for interview skills and building a great resume.
myfuture helps secondary students explore career pathways. You can:
- learn about yourself and your career goals
- explore occupations, courses and industries
- find job application templates.
- Find out more on the myfuture website.
Job Jumpstart has resources and activities to help you work out what jobs might suit you.
There’s information for everyone on the Job Jumpstart website.
Job JumpstartWorkforce Australia can provide you with:
- resources and tools to support you in your job search
- coaching and services.
Find out more information on the Workforce Australia website.
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