You will find a massive list of links to pages below to help you with your all sorts of things, like career planning, work preparation, work experience opportunities, study skills, industry and job information and more...  If you find a link is no longer working please let us know so we can update or remove it. If you have any suggestions of great web pages we would love to here more! Many industry areas are grouped further below.

 

Career Testing Tools and Information:

• Free Careers Test: You can explore occupations based on your personality type, http://bit.ly/2aGkVD4

 

Career Videos:

• Surveying - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNDatTUCt5g
• Computer Science - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C9IxVB7YZY

 

Job Search Websites:

• Jobs 4 Geelong: Get help with Resumes, letters, interview skills and finding work in Geelong!  http://www.jobsforgeelong.com.au/
• Toolzy - job search web page for people with disabilities - https://www.toozly.com.au/

 

Career Planning, Approaches to Study, Writing Resumes, Life After School:

• Myfuture: students will be able to explore courses, occupations, take a mini career quiz and an entrepreneurship quiz, and develop job-seeking skills, https://myfuture.edu.au/
• My Resume - http://www.myresume.com.au/
• Victoria Youth Central: This site has heaps of information on careers, study planning,  apprenticeships and more. www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/
• Victorian Skills Gateway: A DEECD website designed to be the one-stop-shop for all vocational education information. http://www.education.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgateway/Pages/home.aspx
• Leaving School Website and Free Magazine   http://www.leavingschool.com.au/
• The Good Careers Guide: You can search over 400 different occupations narrowed down by the field or type of work you would like to do in the future (e.g., helping/advising), http://bit.ly/2a7Qr0Z

 

Helpful Resources and Videos For Subjects Selection:

• La Trobe Uni Resources (EXCELLENT VIDEOS). Help with subject selection, ATAR, pathways, pre-requisites. http://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/resources/year-10
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMv1XoSX_ZA&feature=youtu.be

 

Compare Universities and Higher Education Providers:

• Good Universities Guide: You will be able to find courses, compare university ratings, search for scholarships and explore careers, http://bit.ly/1N6a3Pk
• QILT: You can compare independent student ratings about different universities and courses, http://www.qilt.edu.au/

 

Job and Industry Information - General:

• Work Ready: A Guide to what Employers Want: http://www.beingworkready.com.au/
• Student Edge: videos and profiles of people working in various occupations, http://bit.ly/2aCpXSy
• First 10: Web page which links students with various career industry organisations. Click here to undertake further career exploration. http://www.first10.com.au/
• Jobs 4 Geelong: Get help with Resumes, letters, interview skills and finding work in Geelong!  http://www.jobsforgeelong.com.au/
• First Steps To A Job: This web site will help you with taking the steps you need to find a job. http://www.job-first-steps.net/
• Indigenous Jobs: http://www.indigenousjobsaustralia.com.au/
• Government Jobs: http://careers.vic.gov.au/exploration/a-fair-workplace

• Job Guide: http://www.jobguide.deewr.gov.au/
• Australian Jobs 2016 (click link to view/download PDF): https://docs.employment.gov.au/documents/australian-jobs-2015-publication
• Podcast - Professor Sir Michael Marmot on living & working :  http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/boyer-3/7818850

 

JOB SEARCH PAGES - Including finding part-time jobs:

• Spot Jobs: Advertises jobs local to Geelong area! https://www.spotjobs.com/
• Jobbydo: Search for job adds across all job search platforms: https://www.jobbydoo-au.com/
• Jobs 4 Geelong: Search for jobs in Geelong, get Resume advice etc: http://www.jobs4geelong.com.au/

 

Labour Market and Job Outlook:

• Labour Market Information Portal: http://www.deewr.gov.au/lmip/
• Job Outlook: Find out more about the future of the job you are interested in. http://joboutlook.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
• Australian Skills Shortages:  http://employment.gov.au/skill-shortages
• Understanding Where The Jobs Are: http://www.mycareermatch.com.au/pdf/Understanding%20where%20the%20jobs%20are%20-%20June%202014.pdf

 

Applying for Jobs:

• Raw Resume: http://www.rawresume.com/#Catch_the_recruiter8217s_eye
• Guidance From Seek.Com
• Sample Resumes and Cover Letters - Youth Central
• http://www.job-interview-site.com/retail-sales-representative-resume-sample.html

 

Business and Commerce Careers:

• Chartered Accountants: careers in chartered accountancy, http://bit.ly/2almabl

 

Trades and Apprenticeships:

• Skillsone: Has hundreds of videos about getting a trade or a skill, http://www.skillsone.com.au/
• Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Look at apprenticeship pathway charts, undertake practice aptitude tests, learn about government initiatives and watch videos, www.nacinfo.com.au/
• Automotive Industry: Find out more about careers in the automotive industry. http://www.autoskillsaustralia.com.au/maap-my-future/
• Australian Apprenticeship Pathways: Find out more about Australian Apprenticeship pathways. Web site also includes practise aptitude tests. http://www.aapathways.com.au/here.cfm
• Auto Apprenticeships: This web page will tell you everything you need to know about getting into the automotive industry.  http://www.autoapprenticeships.com.au/
• A LINK: Career Map to Become a Builder - videos too.  http://www.alink.org.au/vpLink.aspx?ID=000000008245&MENU=1
• Careers In Glass: Find out more about an industry in glass. http://careersinglass.com.au/
• Career Interest Explorer The Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service has launched a new resource that aims to help students identify the strength of their
  career interests. The resource will help students refine their thinking about their potential career pathways.   www.aapathways.com.au/explorer.
• You Tube Videos - Gaining an Australian Apprenticeship - advice and more... https://www.youtube.com/user/AAPathways
• Australian Apprenticeship Ambassadors Program - http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/australian-apprenticeships-ambassadors-program
• Careers on Oil Rigs - Maintenance and Drilling: http://www.maerskdrilling.com/en/jobs-and-careers?t=jobs&cmp=Maersk%20Drilling

 

Become a Career Firefighter:

• CFA: http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/volunteer-careers/
• MFB: http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/Recruitment.html
• Air Services Australia: http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/careers/aviation-rescue-fire-fighting/
• Defence Forces: http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/airforce/jobs/FireFighter/

 

Hospitality and Food Services:

• Australian Government Industry Outlook - Accommodation  and Food Services – Download survey & report  (Word)
• Hospitality qualifications and job roles - download poster (PDF)
• McDonalds - Get Ready For Work Booklet (PDF)
• Job Outlook - Food Services Information (Web)
• Discover Hospitality: www.discoverhospitality.com/

 

Become an Interpreter:

• Interpreters Training and Scholarships: http://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au/projects-and-initiatives/improving-language-services/interpreter-scholarships

 

Music Careers:

• Music Career Wiki: Wiki created by the music council of Australia to provide comprehensive information about career pathways in the music industry. http://www.musiccareer.com.au/index.php/Main_Page

 

Defence Forces:

• Defence Jobs: http://sjccareersblog.global2.vic.edu.au/wp-admin/www.defencejobs.gov.au
• Pathways to the Australian Defence Forces: A website which links students to the various pathways into the Australian Defence Forces. http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/
• Defence Work Experience: Check out what is on offer in Defence in Victoria. Click on the ‘Contact Us’ link to request further information regarding future programs. http://www.defence.gov.au/WorkExperience/
• Defence Force Recruiting is excited to announce the all new ADF Active is now available for download on iPhone and Android devices! This new and sophisticated cross-platform application allows you to create a unique fitness program based on gender, service preference and Pre-entry Fitness Assessment (PFA) date (if you have one). Defence Jobs has been updated with links to both app stores: http://email.dfr.com.au/c/eJxVkM1uxCAMhJ8m3ECAzd-BQy99DzCQTdWQKEk3r19We1rJkkfzjayRS2yEITNaSgTl2BK1VEY6jRI1oBUKvAWhpHc4oSztELStIv2xR3QUPNmMkAKSTEFpX6wDqrUAqGLZb3xc1z7B16S_x9z3LUpttVP92fIp5u05Dg2Q9p1qv4761udrlcYTXcvz5bEj9jX1vvT5s8MV10KuYU2SZ6TEkQLx3DJyM4Ct1mqb1ciRI4vOeMONzSPnHfHgteQNvCpkAIECW-t5prmOXyjU6h_4XVO-

 

Engineering, Maths, Science, Surveying, Architecture and Design:

• Engineering Network Geelong: http://www.eng.org.au/profiles
• What Is Engineering? Read about all of the different types of Engineerng and more… http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/professional-development/what-engineering
• A Life Without Limits: careers in surveying, http://bit.ly/1I8GVkL
• Careers in Science and Engineering, http://bit.ly/24hW6WV
• Maths Adds: view career profiles of people working in interesting maths careers, and also find out about how maths is used in careers such as hairdressing, building and nursing, http://bit.ly/2anSARy
• Maths: make your career count: explore careers in mathematics such as electrician and meteorologist, http://bit.ly/1WWajoe

 

Health, Sport and Medical Careers:

• Optometry Australia, careers and courses in optometry, http://bit.ly/2aCiLpk
• Australian Dental Association, careers in dentistry and dentistry specialisations, http://bit.ly/2af2xjn
• Exercise and Sports Science Australia, careers in exercise and sports science, http://bit.ly/2abl8RG
• Careers in Horse Racing: http://bit.ly/1Pfx4xW

 

Agriculture, Food and Fibre:

• Careers Harvest: Career Harvest is a hub for the most cutting-edge careers within the food and fibre industries. Whether you’re interested in feeding the world, adapting to climate change, developing the environment or managing future energy sources.... http://www.careerharvest.com.au/
• Amazing new resource- careers in primary industries: The Primary Industry Centre for Science Education has just released a brochure outlining an A – Z of careers in agricultural science, primary industries, food, and natural resources. You can download the resource here- www.picse.net/resources/PICSE_booklet2014.pdf
• Racing Industry Careers: http://www.racingvictoria.net.au/Careers/default.aspx
• Rural Careers Australia: You can explore careers in agriculture, horticulture, animal care and land management, www.ruralcareers.net.au/
• Careers in Horse Racing: http://bit.ly/1Pfx4xW

 

Information Technology:

• Australian Digital Games Industry: Read all about the future of the games design industry in Australia: degress and training providers, companies, careers, and access further resources. http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/digital-games-industry
• Careers With Code: careers in computer science and gaming, http://bit.ly/1UgX7Vf
• I Choose Technology: careers in information and communication technologies, http://bit.ly/2adStKy

 

Transport and Logistics Industry:

• Transport and Logistics Industry Career Web Page: http://tlisc.org.au/goplaces/
• Rail Careers: http://railcareers.net.au/
• Careers in Transport and Logistics:  www.the-linc.com.au/

 

Help With Subject Selection, Planning for Higher Education:

• What Degree? Which University? New website to help you with Uni and Degree choices Australia wide. http://www.whatdegreewhichuniversity.com/Home.aspx
• Good Uni Guide: http://www.gooduniguide.com.au/
• Subject Choice Help: Find out which Uni degrees your subjects might lead to using the La Trobe Uni website options on this page. http://www.latrobe.edu.au/year10

 

Find Work Experience and Volunteer Opportunities:

• Good resource for students seeking volunteer/work experience roles in not for profit orgs. - Student volunteer database - http://ineedhelpers.com/
• Work Experience Directory - Melbourne Based Opportunities: http://workexperiencedirectory.com.au/
•  Youth Central - advice and help finding work experience. http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-careers/volunteering-work-experience/work-experience
• Melbourne Children's Court - Work Experience: http://www.childrenscourt.vic.gov.au/about-us/work-experience%20
• Melbourne Fire Brigade: http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/Recruitment/Work-Experience.html
• Cabrini Hospital: http://www.cabrini.com.au/careers/work-experience-at-cabrini/
• Parks Victoria: http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/learn/work-experience
• Public Record Office: http://prov.vic.gov.au/about-us/careers/work-experience
• Melbourne Aquarium: https://www.melbourneaquarium.com.au/schools/careers-and-work-experience/
• Melbourne Cricket Club: (must apple year before): http://www.mcc.org.au/About%20the%20MCC/Employment/Work%20Experience.aspx
• The Royal Melbourne Hospital: https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/work-experience
• State Library Victoria: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about-us/work-with-us
• Department of human Services: http://www.humanservices.gov.au/corporate/careers/work-experience-programs
• CSIRO: http://www.csiro.au/en/Careers/Student-and-graduate-programs/Work-experience
• The Royal Women's Hospital: https://www.thewomens.org.au/careers/work-experience/
• Geelong Regional Libraries: http://www.grlc.vic.gov.au/work-experience
• The Australian Ballet (admin position): https://www.australianballet.com.au/about_us/employment/work_experience
• Melbourne Museum: http://museumvictoria.com.au/about/work-opportunities/
• Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (apps open late Sep): http://www.mso.com.au/about-us/employment/work-experience/
• Zoos Victoria (closed for 2016): http://www.zoo.org.au/about-us/careers-at-zoos-victoria/work-experience
• Opera Australia: https://opera.org.au/aboutus/employment/work_experience
• Melbourne Theatre Company: http://www.mtc.com.au/education/work-experience/
• Football Geelong (very limited opportunities): http://footballgeelong.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=109&Itemid=78
• Go Volunteer - Geelong Opportunities (some may be suitable for work experience): http://govolunteer.com.au/Opportunity/State/Geelong,%20VIC
• Melbourne Football Club Work Experience Program: http://www.melbournefc.com.au/club/people/work-experience
• Herald/Sun Newspaper (apply in Oct/Nov - year before work experience placement): http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/special-features/applications-for-2015-work-experience-internship-programs-are-now-closed/story-fni3wj64-1227071881011%20

 

Opportunities to Volunteer and Get Work Experience:

•   I Need Helpers! http://ineedhelpers.com/

 

Career Practitioner Resources

• Blueprint for Careers Development: http://www.blueprint.edu.au/
• Career Planning Students With Disabilities: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/careers/Pages/disabilitypathways.aspx