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Y our journey to JOB!

Y our journey to JOB!. Nicole Graham Manager, International Career Development. Practicalities: before you start. MUST HAVE Tax file number (unless you like to pay 48.5% tax!) Apply via the ATO online or at a participating post office FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF ROLES

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Y our journey to JOB!

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  1. Your journey to JOB! Nicole Graham Manager, International Career Development

  2. Practicalities: before you start MUST HAVE • Tax file number (unless you like to pay 48.5% tax!) • Apply via the ATO online or at a participating post office FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF ROLES • Blue Card (working with children) Apply online via the Public Safety Business Agency • Responsible Service of Alcohol (if you will be working with alcohol i.e. as a bartender) Complete online for $49 KNOW YOUR WORK RIGHTS/RESTRICTIONS!

  3. Where to look? • CareerBoard • Seek, MyCareer, Career One • Craigslist, Gumtree • Approach employers close to where you live • Your own network

  4. Retail/sales (Top employment sector for number of casual jobs) Hospitality Tutoring (freelance and flexible through tuition companies) Administrative/clerical roles Degree-related (internships, vacation programs, contract work) Even if the position isn’t related to what you’re studying, you’ll still gain desirable transferable skills! What types of opportunities are available?

  5. What do I need in order to apply? Professional resume in Australian format (Find one here) Application/Cover letter (Sample here) Elevator pitch (Check out this ‘Rock Star Career Story’ link) A positive attitude and enthusiasm The Careers and Employment Service can help with the first three!

  6. Show me the money! • Current minimum wage is $16.87 per hour, but • The Australian government sets rates of pay and working conditions (awards) • Your wages may vary depending on which award your particular type of work is governed by, your age, and other factors. • Information can be obtained from • http://www.fairwork.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx (Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman) • http://employment.gov.au/workplace-relations-australia (Department of Employment)

  7. Launching your career in Australia?:Take action earlyBefore time runs out!

  8. Be more than a degree

  9. What else can I do to get the edge? Griffith Enrich

  10. We’re YOUR Careers Service

  11. For best results, access us early and often! Department name (edit in View > Header and Footer...)

  12. Join our community

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  14. Nicole Graham Manager, International Career Development n.graham@griffith.edu.au Department name (edit in View > Header and Footer...)

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