1. www.employment.gov.au Where will the jobs be in 2025? 19 April 2016 Ivan Neville, Branch Manager Labour Market Research and Analysis Branch

2. What do THEY want to do? Interests & Strengths MAKING CAREER CHOICES This Generation… 5 careers, 17 jobs over their lifetime

3. 6.2% 7.5% 6.0% 5.2% Internet vacancies Over 33,000 Employment growth 2.5%-1.4% The Melbourne labour market MelbourneRest of Victoria Unemployment rate 6.2% 6.5% Source: ABS Labour Force, February 2016,3 month averages of original data Department of Employment, Internet Vacancy Index, February 2016

4. 379,000 Western Melbourne 408,000 Northern Melbourne 631,000 Eastern Melbourne 141,000 Mornington Peninsula There are many opportunities across Melbourne 759,000 Inner Melbourne Over 2,318,000 people employed across Melbourne Over 2,985,000 people employed across Victoria Source: ABS Labour Force, February quarter 2016, 3 month averages of original data

5. Largest employing industries Proportion of total employed, Melbourne Source: ABS Labour Force, February quarter 2016, 4 quarter averages

6. Structural change 10 year change in proportion of total employment, Melbourne Source: ABS Labour Force, February quarter 2006 & 2016, 4 quarter averages

7. Career choices do not lock you into one industry Doctors and Nurses Physiotherapists Radiographers IT Professionals Cleaning staff Chefs and Cooks Electricians Accounting staff

8. What we know: Emerging technologies Ageing population Globalisation 1996 20162036 App Developer Mobile Groomer Social Media Manager Drone Pilot 3D Print Professional Jobs of the future? Success will depend on the ability to learn for life and adapt

9. 8% Non-services Over 90% of new jobs will be in services… Share of projected employment growth, five years to November 2020, Australia 92% Services Industries Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing, Mining and Manufacturing are the only industries projected to lose jobs Source: Department of Employment, Industry Projections five years to November 2020

10. Source: Department of Employment, Employment Projections, five years to November 2020 …and over 90% of new jobs will require post-school education Projected national employment growth, five years to November 2020, Australia

11. Unemployment rate Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 Finishing school is the first step 25 to 34 year olds, Melbourne The first target Aim to be here over 90% of all new jobs will require this level of education

12. What are the benefits of an apprenticeship or traineeship? Earn while you learn Hands on experience Qualification on completion

13. Source: NCVER, Completion and attrition rates for apprentices and trainees, 2014 It is essential to complete an apprenticeship Apprentices and Trainees Almost half of apprentices and trainees do not finish DON’T QUIT! 44% 56%

14. Failure to complete studies will cost Indicative lifetime earning in millions of dollars 2.7 million $ University/Apprenticeship 1.5 million $ Year 12 Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 1.2 million $ Below Year 12

15. The jobs market is tough… Vacancies advertised on the internet or in a newspaper Average number of applicants per vacancy 15 Average number of applicants interviewed 3 Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, All regions surveyed and Metro 12 months to December 2015 12 not interviewed

16. Getting the first job can be the hardest step Don’t let any opportunity pass you by Work gives you: Experience Soft skills Referees Contacts You may need to start by volunteering Entry level jobs develop general soft skills and team work Relevant experience will open the doors to new opportunities

17. Research is important Call, or go in, and talk to the organisation Ask questions to understand the role Research the organisation Research the industry If in doubt Google it Source: Department of Employment, ‘Improving the employment prospects of young Australians’, selected regions surveyed between October 2013 and April 2014

18. Match the application to the job Make sure it looks professional Check the spelling and grammar Cover the key job requirements When writing an application: Source: Department of Employment, ‘Improving the employment prospects of young Australians’, selected regions surveyed between October 2013 and April 2014

19. Every application is a learning experience Ask employers for feedback Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, All regions surveyed What employers say Experience / Skills Qualifications / Training Poorly written / presented application Inadequate soft skills What job seekers say Didn’t get the job because……

20. You can only make one Good handshake & eye contact Dress appropriately Be punctual FIRST IMPRESSION Be confident You can build on a good first impression

21. Demonstrate Positive attitude and willingness to work Punctuality and dependability Motivation and enthusiasm Prepared to learn and take direction Respect and professionalism Employers’ advice to young job seekers Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, 2014

22. Demonstrate soft skills These skills are required throughout your career These skills are ESSENTIAL Reliability Teamwork Flexibility / adaptability Enthusiasm / positive attitude Communication / social skills Willingness to learn Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, 2014

23. Core work skills for LIFE Navigate the world of work Identify work and career options, undertake learning, manage responsibilities and working arrangements Interact with others Communication to achieve work outcomes, build relationships and recognise and use diverse perspectives Get the job done Manage workloads, make decisions, identify and solve problems, be innovative and work in the digital world

24. Source: Department of Employment, Survey of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences Word of mouth Approached by job seeker Networking 1 in 3 jobs are not advertised

25. Some advice for your children Finish Year 12 and strongly consider further education Explore many opportunities – industries, locations, occupations Their interests and strengths are important Attend career expos and university/TAFE open days Work experience is beneficial but their studies are paramount

26. Use the available resources

27. Where you can access labour market data Labour Market Information Portal (LMIP) – lmip.gov.aulmip.gov.au – Key labour market data at national, state and regional level – Employment projections – Industry Outlook Reports – Vacancy Report The Department of Employment website – employment.gov.auemployment.gov.au – Australian Jobs publication – Small Area Labour Markets – Occupational Skill Shortages Research – Employers’ recruitment experiences Job Outlook – joboutlook.gov.aujoboutlook.gov.au – Employment characteristics, trends and prospects for occupations – Skills, knowledge, abilities, interests, and activities relevant to an occupation