Careers

Careers NSW

Find your career

You have a big decision to make. But you also have a lot of questions about what you’d like to do, what you’re good at and what you need to learn. You need a Career Toolbox filled with ideas, facts and online tools to learn more about yourself and your skills.

Career Toolbox

What are the sharpest tools in your Career Toolbox?  Psychology and knowledge. They are essential for solving  the challenge of finding a satisfying career–and a job.  Best of all, they are easily accessible.

Psychology Tool 1

Understand yourself. This gives you more control.

What are your needs?
What do I like doing?
What am I good at?
Do I want a job or a career?
How important is money to me versus other job rewards?
Am I good at balancing work and leisure?

Knowledge Tool 1

Know more about careers.

What type of career do I want?
What types are out there anyway?
Do I have the right skills or talent?
Who can I talk to?

Psychology Tool 2

Work life insight. Think about what it means to work in a job  that interests you and what you need to understand better.

What do I know about my potential employer?
How can I find out?
What type of person are they looking for?
Where do my skills and career goals fit?

Knowledge Tool 2

Education and training. You know what you’d like to do  but sense you need something more.

Do I need more training and skills?
How do I find the right course?
Should I ask a career counsellor or a job adviser?
What online information is available?

Psychology Tool 3

Networking. A lot of jobs depend on word-of-mouth referrals  – keeping in touch with friends and acquaintances. Tell them y ou’re looking for work or starting a new career. It’s important.

Do I have a network of contacts that can help with work?
What should I say to them?
How do I expand my contacts?

Knowledge Tool 3

Job market. Another straightforward way to find work is  through job ads. Finding your way around online job ads  and employment agencies is a skill you need to know.

What sites should I visit?
How do I work out what my pay should be?

Psychology Tool 4

Interview skills. Try to be a bit thoughtful when you go for a job. Your chances are better if you have some idea of what they might  ask and what you might say. Be prepared for challenging questions.

What will they likely ask me?
How do I prepare?
What should I wear?
Do I talk about money?

Knowledge Tool 4

Your resume or CV. Along with your cover letter, this is very important  for telling people who you are. Finding work is a strategy game and  you make the first move with your CV, so keep it tight.

What should I put in a CV? Education and experience?
Are there any templates available?
How long should my cover sheet be?
Do I talk myself up or stick to basics?

In this section

Career resources and tools Use your skills for something new Find where the work is

Career resources and tools

Surprise yourself with cool ways to identify your interests, values and skills. Then use your results to find industries and occupations suited to you.

Use your skills for something new

Your skills will likely apply to more than one type of job. And if they don’t, we can help you discover what you’ll need to move into something new. Learn more about what skills are in demand across different industries and occupations from the links below.

Find where the work is

Learn about the jobs available now and into the future. Discover what is happening in the labour market right where you are.

Resources and support

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Careers NSW

You have a big decision to make. But you also have a lot of questions about what you’d like to do, what you’re good at and what you need to learn. You need a Career Toolbox filled with ideas, facts and online tools to learn more about yourself and your skills.

Career Toolbox

What are the sharpest tools in your Career Toolbox? Psychology and knowledge. They are essential for solving the challenge of finding a satisfying career–and a job. Best of all, they are easily accessible.

Psychology Tool 1

Understand yourself. This gives you more control.

Knowledge Tool 1

Know more about careers.

Psychology Tool 2

Work life insight. Think about what it means to work in a job that interests you and what you need to understand better.

Knowledge Tool 2

Education and training. You know what you’d like to do but sense you need something more.

Psychology Tool 3

Networking. A lot of jobs depend on word-of-mouth referrals – keeping in touch with friends and acquaintances. Tell them y ou’re looking for work or starting a new career. It’s important.

Knowledge Tool 3

Job market. Another straightforward way to find work is through job ads. Finding your way around online job ads and employment agencies is a skill you need to know.

Psychology Tool 4

Interview skills. Try to be a bit thoughtful when you go for a job. Your chances are better if you have some idea of what they might ask and what you might say. Be prepared for challenging questions.

Knowledge Tool 4

Your resume or CV. Along with your cover letter, this is very important for telling people who you are. Finding work is a strategy game and you make the first move with your CV, so keep it tight.

In this section

Resources and support

Prefer to speak to someone?

Chat with an industry expert

Consult with a careers advisor

Talk to a skills hub customer care

specialist

What are the sharpest tools in your Career Toolbox?  Psychology and knowledge. They are essential for solving  the challenge of finding a satisfying career–and a job.  Best of all, they are easily accessible.

Work life insight. Think about what it means to work in a job  that interests you and what you need to understand better.

Education and training. You know what you’d like to do  but sense you need something more.

Networking. A lot of jobs depend on word-of-mouth referrals  – keeping in touch with friends and acquaintances. Tell them y ou’re looking for work or starting a new career. It’s important.

Job market. Another straightforward way to find work is  through job ads. Finding your way around online job ads  and employment agencies is a skill you need to know.

Interview skills. Try to be a bit thoughtful when you go for a job. Your chances are better if you have some idea of what they might  ask and what you might say. Be prepared for challenging questions.

Your resume or CV. Along with your cover letter, this is very important  for telling people who you are. Finding work is a strategy game and  you make the first move with your CV, so keep it tight.