Do some short course on weekend and holidays.
Short courses can be a great way to explore career ideas. Maybe
you want to be the next Nicole Kidman or Russel Crowe. Enrolling in a
short acting course or joining your local theatre group will help you
decide whether the slog of becoming an actor is really for you.
Short courses are offered at local community colleges, centres, as well
as universities and other registered training organisations. Find out
what’s on in your neighbourhood.
Take a year off
Year 12 can be a pretty stressful year, so it makes sense to take
a year off before returning to study. This timeout is often called
a `Gap Year’. After a break you might decide to pursue a
different career path.
If you’re worried about how a year off might affect your job chances, don’t
be. Employers look favourably on candidates with more life experience – whether
it be travel, volunteering or work.
If you’ve already applied for a university or TAFE course,
you can often defer your place for 12 months. Check with the university
first.
Grab your backpack
Backpacking around the world is a great Aussie tradition. You’ll meet
new people, experience new things and get to know more about yourself.
Young Australians can apply for working holiday visas in 23 countries – including
Canada, the UK and Chile. Aussie backpackers are well known for
their good work ethic. Not only will you earn cash, you’ll
also get to experience your host country like a local.
For more information about where you can go and what rules apply,
check out
www.immi.gov.au/related-government-services/australians-overseas/index.htm
Defence Force Gap Year
Ever fancied doing a stint in the Armed Forces – but not sure if you
want to sign up longterm? The Australian Defence Force is now offering school
leavers a chance to do 12 months training – with no obligation to
stay on after the year’s up. You’ll learn new skills, meet new
people and get paid at least $30,000 to do it!
For more information go to www.defencejobs.gov.au/ADFGapYear
Hot Jobs
Lot of jobs are hot right now – if you’ve got qualifications
that are in demand, companies will be hunting you down.
More workers are needed in accounting and finance, IT and construction
and engineering. But the sector with the biggest expected growth
in the next 10 years is retail. If you’ve got a knack for
sales and marketing, you’re in a good position. Australia’s
ageing population also means there will be lots of opportunities
in the health and community sector.
Mining companies in Queensland and Western Australia have such
a high demand for workers that they’ve been paying school
leavers top dollar to come and work for them. Jobs with high demand
change all the time. Keep up to date about the latest job news
at www.jobsearch.gov.au or www.workplace.gov.au/skillsindemand
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