Workplace Tips for Young People
Young People at Work
Do you want some practical tips to help you find work? Are you interested in finding out about your rights in the workplace? Do you want to find out more about things like pay, working conditions and what to do if you want to move on or are sacked? If so, then go to http://www.youngpeopleatwork.nsw.gov.au/index.html .
Understanding and Communicating with the Boss
Mark McCrindle has developed the following employees guide for understanding and communicating with your boss: http://www.mccrindle.com.au/wp_pdf/BridgingTheGap_Employees.pdf .
Myfuture
Go to http://www.myfuture.edu.au/ to explore your future. My Guide acts like a careers helper, whilst The Facts gives you information about different career opportunities. Go into myquiz to play five different career games.
Click here for Myfuture Careers Expo Activities.
Practice Aptitude Assessments
Are you interested in a career in the automotive, building and construction, electrical, engineering, hospitality or plumbing industries? If so, you may be asked to complete an aptitude test when going for a job vacancy, such as an apprenticeship. Get in some early practice by testing your skills in a practice aptitude assessment at http://www.grouptraining.com.au/state_associations/sa/resources/pa_assessment.html .
