Other Organisations and Resources to Help You

Headspace

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds. headspace can help young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health) alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support.

Covering topics like ‘tips and tricks for getting a job without experience’ and ‘top job sites in Australia’, this site offers lots of strategies to help prepare you for going into the workforce.

MADEC

MADEC – a community based not for profit business delivering Employment, Training and Community Development initiatives throughout Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales (in association with Centrelink) have created a document that provides straightforward tips to prepare you for a job interview – grab a copy of this handy document!

Madec 34 Crucal Tips for Your Next Interview

Youth Central

Youth Central is the Victorian Government’s website for young people aged 12-25, filled to overflowing with great information about life from every angle, including:

Their ‘How to find a job‘ section has heaps of information, tips and links to help you find a job. It looks at alternative ways to find jobs by exploring the hidden job market, and looks at ways to build up your experience. There’s also a lot of information about cold-calling, including tips on how to do it and how to psych up to it if you’re unsure. Finally, there’s information about job scams and dodgy job ads, and some helpful information if you’re seeking graduate opportunities, as well as advice on job-seeking in rural and regional Victoria.