Researching your options is an important step to take before you start making career decisions. This will help you make up your mind about what industries and occupations you are interested in working in.

You should also research the best ways to get into those industries or occupations. This might be through entry-level employment, education and training, or an Australian Apprenticeship.

When you are ready to apply for jobs, employers like to know that you have done your research and know what you are getting yourself into. It also shows that you are keen on the job and industry you are applying for.

Each of the resource blocks below has a question that will get you started on your career research, and a link to where you can find more information.

What is an Australian Apprenticeship and what does it involve?

What is an Australian Apprenticeship and what does it involve?

Before starting any research on potential industries or occupations you may be interested in, it is important that you understand what Australian Apprenticeships are.

Apprenticeships and traineeships involve a combination of paid employment and training towards a vocational qualification. Australian School-based Apprenticeships can be done at school, while Higher Apprenticeships mean studying towards a higher level qualification.

Explore our About Australian Apprenticeships section for more information about all of these options.

About Australian Apprenticeships
Which industries and occupations suit your interests?

Which industries and occupations suit your interests?

Understanding your interests will assist you to identify the industry your career research may start in. The industries and occupations your interests align to will help in targeting your job search.

The Career Interest Explorer and Work Type Explorer can help you identify your interests.

Use them to find industries and occupations aligned with your work type preferences.

Find my Work Type
What does the current industry landscape look like for the occupation you would like to work towards?

What does the current industry landscape look like for the occupation you would like to work towards?

There are around 50 industries that you can do an apprenticeship or traineeship in.

Find out whether Australian Apprenticeships are common, what the industry outlook is, and some industry-specific job hunting information.

Industry Information
What does an apprenticeship or traineeship in that occupation involve?

What does an apprenticeship or traineeship in that occupation involve?

Job and Training Descriptions are examples of the training you might do as part of an Australian Apprenticeship. Find out what the occupation is about, what training is involved, how long it takes to complete, and whether it can be started at school.

They can be searched by location and industry group.

Job & Training Descriptions

Other Resources

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 Step Two - Preparation

Step Two - Preparation

Before you start your job hunting it is important to be prepared and have an understanding about the benefits of doing an apprenticeship or traineeship, the associated potential financial incentives, wages, costs of training and job prospects

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