Planning for career advancement

When you find an area you like working in, or know where you'd like to work, you may need different advice and support to achieve your career goals. You can get help with:

• identifying opportunities to advance your career (this may include further study)
• career planning and transitioning
• decision making
• improving your network of contacts.

Career advisers/practitioners can help you with a wide range of career development activities.

To find one you can:

• search the Career Development Association of Australia's website—a professional association of registered and qualified career advisers in Australia
• read more about career counselling—career advice in relation to job seeking can also be applied to helping you advance in a specific area.

The myfuture website has tips and links to help with targeted career advice, including for different groups of people, who may have slightly different needs.

Indigenous support

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can improve their chances of career advancement in many ways, including through:

• education and training
• learning and leadership programs
• financial help and scholarships
• employment and career support.

University students

University students can get involved in graduate programs and internships to improve their chances of advancing in their chosen career.

Most universities offer career counselling help. Search the QILT website to compare universities in Australia.

Education, training and qualifications

You may need to consider further study to advance your career and get the job you want. Improving your skills can make you more confident and desirable when applying for jobs.

Read about education and training opportunities to help you advance in your career, or become more employable. Topics covered include:

• training programs and courses
• financial help
• apprenticeships and traineeships
• recognition of prior learning and experience.

Private recruitment

Many private recruitment businesses offer career advice and help with your career development.

Find recruitment companies and agencies near you by searching the Yellow Pages or the internet.