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Taking your first steps towards the workforce
Just finished school and wondering what’s next?
Whether you’re ready to jump into your first job, explore further study, or still figuring things out, we’ve used our experience helping young people to put together this guide is for you.
Practical tips for life after school
Starting your career or further study journey after school can feel overwhelming, but with the right support, you’ll be on your way in no time. Here are some helpful tips to get started:
Explore your strengths
Think about what you enjoy and what you’re good at. Whether it’s working with people, solving problems, or being hands-on. This can help guide your career or study choices.
Update your resume
Your resume is your personal highlight reel. Even if you haven’t had a formal job yet, you’ve got valuable experiences worth showcasing.
Here’s what you can include to make your resume stand out:
School achievements
Think about awards, leadership roles, or projects you were proud of. Did you:
- Lead a group assignment?
- Win a subject award?
- Organise a school event? These show initiative, responsibility and teamwork. All qualities employers and educators value.
Volunteer work
Volunteering shows you’re proactive and community minded. Whether you helped at a
- local fundraiser
- coached a junior sports team
- supported a school club
It’s worth including.
Part-time or casual work
Even short term or informal jobs count. Babysitting, mowing lawns, helping at a family business. These all show reliability and work ethic.
Resume tip – keep it clear and simple
Use bullet points, keep it to one page, and tailor it to the job or course you’re applying for. And don’t worry, CVGT Employment can help you write or polish your resume.
See our resume tips here, or contact us if you would assistance with your resume.
Practice interview and study skills
Whether you’re preparing for a job interview or applying for a course, practising how you present yourself can boost your confidence.
Read our top 10 interview tips here, or contact us if you would assistance to prepare for an upcoming interview.
Stay open to opportunities
Your first job or course might not be your dream and that’s okay! Every experience helps you grow and learn.
Reach out for support
You don’t have to do it alone. CVGT Employment is here to help you take the next step into work, training or further education.
How CVGT Employment can help
If you’re aged 15 to 24 and not sure what’s next after school, CVGT Employment’s Transition to Work (TtW) program is designed to support you.
We’ll help you:
- Explore career and study options
- Build your confidence
- Learn job and study skills
- Connect with local employers and education providers
- We can organise training to help you learn the new skills you will need to get the job, or build on your existing ones to make sure you’re a stand out candidate.
- Help with resumes, cover letters and applications
- Interview and study support
- Access to short courses and training
- Work experience opportunities
- Links to apprenticeships, traineeships, jobs and education pathways
Whether you want to start working, enrol in a course, or try something new, your dedicated Youth Employment Mentor will work with you to create a plan that suits your goals. Click the button below to learn more and join Transition to Work.
Looking for more support? We also have a range of other programs, including support if you have a disability, injury or health condition. Click the button below to explore all our employment support programs.
Curious about our employment support? We’ve answered some questions you might have below.
So how does it work?
When you first contact us, you will be supported and encouraged as we help you to search for work or explore further education. We provide a range of employment programs, making us unique in our industry. Our staff are experienced in delivering services to job seekers and we can even combine programs to find the best solution for you.
With CVGT Employments support, you can look forward to a smooth transition from school to work, apprenticeships or traineeships, job to job or returning to the workplace with confidence.
What will you look at first?
The first thing to work on together is determining which of our employment programs is the best fit for you. The road to work will then generally start with an interview with one of our consultants.
What happens in the interview?
You’ll be provided with a list of important documents to bring along to your interview. At the interview we will get to know you and to understand your current skills, goals and individual circumstances.
During this initial interview you will also develop a job plan, which sets out what we need to do together to get you into work or further study. It basically lists the services and training you require to meet your goals. Your plan will help you search for jobs, get work experience, gain new skills and qualifications and overcome your barriers to employment.
Your job plan will be reviewed regularly as you work with us.
What types of things do you help with?
We’ll help you have the best chance at working on your strengths, finding the right job and staying in paid employment. Some of the ways we do this is by helping you prepare or update your application letter and resume, prepare for job interviews, overcome barriers to employment, match you with a job that will suit your strengths and if needed, access workplace modifications.
Discover more about our support for job seekers here.
What happens when I get the job?
Our support doesn’t stop when you land the job. We’ll stay in touch as you settle into employment to make sure everything is going smoothly. This is called post placement support.
Read our success story about Participant, Anthony, and how we continue provide him with post placement support at Bunnings here.
What if I’m looking for an apprenticeship or traineeship, can you help with that too?
Absolutely! We’ve been supporting employers and their apprentices and trainees for over 40 years. We work with a range of employers so we can help match you with the perfect opportunity.
So how do I get join CVGT Employment?
Get in touch with us today! Give us a call on 132 848, or start a live chat on our website cvgt.com.au
You can also visit us in person! Find a CVGT Employment branch near you here.