What you need to do before looking for a job (from the Youth Pathways Network)
• SET REALISTIC GOALS BASED ON SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• GET A TAX FILE NUMBER (visit www.ato.gov.au for more information)
• ENSURE YOU MEET MINIMUM WORKING AGE REQUIREMENTS (in NSW, there is no age set for when you can start work though you must be at least 15 years old if working during school times - for more information visit www.fairwork.gov.au)
• ENSURE YOU HAVE PHOTO ID (e.g. passport, licence etc.)
• ENSURE YOU HAVE PROOF THAT YOU'RE ENTITLED TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA (Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, New Zealand citizen entering Australia on a valid passport or a non-Australian citizen with a valid visa providing working rights - for more information visit the "eligibility and right to work in Australia" section of www.dhs.vic.gov.au)
• ENSURE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA/ONLINE PRESENCE IS APPROPRIATE (employers may check your profile/s to see if you're a suitable person)
• PREPARE A COVER LETTER AND CV
• OBTAIN OTHER DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- First aid certificate
- Driver's licence
- Working with children check (for people who work or volunteer in child-related work - visit www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au for more information)
- White card (for those wanting to work in any trade occupation - visit www.safework.nsw.gov.au for more information)
If you require any assistance with applying for a job please see Miss K Ly (Career Adviser) or visit www.youthpathwaysnetwork.com.au