1. Your journey to JOB! Nicole Graham Manager, International Career Development

2. Practicalities: before you start MUST HAVE Tax file number (unless you like to pay 48.5% tax!) Apply via the ATO online or at a participating post officeApply via the ATO online FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF ROLES Blue Card (working with children) Apply online via the Public Safety Business AgencyApply online via the Public Safety Business Agency Responsible Service of Alcohol (if you will be working with alcohol i.e. as a bartender) Complete online for $49Complete online for $49 KNOW YOUR WORK RIGHTS/RESTRICTIONS!

3.  CareerBoard  Seek, MyCareer, Career One  Craigslist, Gumtree  Approach employers close to where you live  Your own network Where to look?

4. What types of opportunities are available?  Retail/sales (Top employment sector for number of casual jobs)  Hospitality  Tutoring (freelance and flexible through tuition companies)  Administrative/clerical roles  Degree-related (internships, vacation programs, contract work)  Even if the position isn’t related to what you’re studying, you’ll still gain desirable transferable skills!

5. What do I need in order to apply? Professional resume in Australian format (Find one here)(Find one here) Application/Cover letter (Sample here)(Sample here) Elevator pitch (Check out this ‘Rock Star Career Story’ link)(Check out this ‘Rock Star Career Story’ link) A positive attitude and enthusiasm The Careers and Employment Service can help with the first three!

6.  Current minimum wage is $16.87 per hour, but  The Australian government sets rates of pay and working conditions (awards)  Your wages may vary depending on which award your particular type of work is governed by, your age, and other factors.  Information can be obtained from »http://www.fairwork.gov.au/ Pages/default.aspx (Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman)http://www.fairwork.gov.au/ Pages/default.aspx »http://employment.gov.au/w orkplace-relations-australia (Department of Employment)http://employment.gov.au/w orkplace-relations-australia Show me the money!

7. Launching your career in Australia?: Take action early Before time runs out!

8. Be more than a degree

9. What else can I do to get the edge? Griffith Enrich

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15. Nicole Graham Manager, International Career Development n.graham@griffith.edu.au