Information about finding a job

Information about finding a job

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If you've lost your job, it can be a difficult time. Here's practical help on how to get support, find a new job or change your career. Find out about the free interactive Job Hunters' Workbook.

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    Creating an online CV
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    Preparing for remote interviews
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    Using our Job Hunters' Workbook
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Take your skills into jobs in demand

Some of the jobs in demand are available now, some need you to retrain or upskill first.


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Jobs in demand

  • Cleaners
  • Warehouse and packhouse workers
  • Information technology experts
  • Healthcare workers
  • Data analysts
  • Truck drivers
  • Managers
  • Horticulture workers
  • Farmers
  • Skilled trades - like electricians

What employers want
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Jobs in demand now

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Retrain into a new job

You already have many skills – a qualification could build on these to get you into a new job or progress the one you have. There are short-term and long-term options.


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Options for study and training after redundancy

Study and training choices and how you can fund it.

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Employers need your skills

You have a wide range of skills that are valuable to employers. Work out your skills so you can transfer them into a new job.


Find out your skills
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Your transferable skills can take you anywhere

A lack of experience is not always a barrier to a new job - you may already have the skills.

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Transfer your skills into these jobs

Staying confident after redundancy

Redundancy can be stressful. Here's where you can get support.

Never give up, keep pushing forward. You're going to come across road blocks and speed bumps. You just have to persevere, be consistent and work hard.


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Build confidence and find work after redundancy

How to get through losing work to get a new job.

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How to get help to cope with COVID-19

Mental health and wellbeing resources to help you get through COVID-19.

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Take action and find work

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Helpful links to find work and support

Useful information to get you through the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Where your skills in aviation can take you

Transfer your skills in the aviation industry into a new job.

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Where your skills in tourism can take you

Your tourism skills can be transferred to other jobs and industries. Here's how.

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