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Take a Career QUIZ !

This free quiz will help you discover the Australian industries and careers that are right for you. This quiz is unique because the results will tell you about real Australian companies that you could work for. Here at Explore Careers, we have partnered with hundreds of Australian employers to help high school students learn what job suits them. Click the start quiz button above and learn what job you should have.
What Career Is For Me? | Australian Quiz | Explore Careers Australia
The Skillsroad Career Quiz is a self-assessment tool that will help identify key personal skillsets and helps you understand your work values in order to help you find careers best for you.
Career Quiz | Skillsroad
The best way to find a career you crush on is to study something you love. Take this 5-minute quiz to reveal how your crush persona can help you get your dream job.
Career Crush - Torrens University Career Quiz

Starting Work

Explore options to gain work experience, earn while you learn, and kick-start your career while still in school or after you leave. Whether you’re looking for part-time, full-time or casual work, there are many ways to get started - including apprenticeships, traineeships, and volunteering opportunities.

Where to start

Ways to Gain Experience

Employers value real-world experience — and there are plenty of ways to gain it outside of paid work.

Get experience through:

Work experience and structured workplace learning
Volunteering with local councils or community organisations
Participating in community groups or events

Discover Different Industries

Apprenticeships & Traineeships

Continue learning after school while earning an income. Apprenticeships and Traineeships combine work and formal training to build your skills in a practical, real-world environment.

Explore your options:

Learn on the job while being paid
Gain a nationally recognised qualification
Pathways into full-time careers in a variety of industries

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How to apply

Resume, Cover Letter and Interviewing

To apply for a job, you’ll need a resume and cover letter. There are free tools and templates available to help you get started. Once you have created these and customised them to the role and company you’re looking to apply for, search job listings, look up job hunting tips, and learn how to network to find opportunities.