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Getting started with your job search

Help to choose the right job
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Find out about:

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  • exploring jobs and careers.
How to find jobs
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Find out about:

  • job search websites
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Find out about:

  • apprenticeships and traineeships
  • Disability Australian Apprentice Wage Support
  • other support available.
Contacting possible employers
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  • writing emails and letters
  • getting ready for phone calls
  • getting help
What is supported employment?
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  • types of jobs in supported employment
  • how wages are worked out
  • moving to open employment.
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Last updated: 8 January 2025

Getting started with your job search

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Help to choose the right job

Find out about jobs you might like, match your skills with jobs

How to find jobs

How to find jobs online, job search websites you can use

Support to do an apprenticeship

Learn how to do a job while you are at work, get support to do this

Contacting possible employers

When to contact employers, tips to write emails and letters, get ready for phone calls

What is supported employment?

Learn about getting extra support while you’re at work

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