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The following is a list of career websites in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

Australian Career Websites

About a job

Job Explorer provides in-depth information on occupational characteristics, including skills, knowledge, abilities, interests, work activities and tasks. Use the information in Job Explorer to help you to see whether your skills match an occupation. http://jobsearch.gov.au/Careers/je_home.aspx 

Job Outlook provides you with information on occupations Australia wide, such as the size of the workforce, future growth prospects, required skills, duties involved, average weekly earnings, and the main employing industries. Use the information in Job Outlook to help you to make informed career decisions. http://jobsearch.gov.au/careers/jo_home.aspx

Match jobs to personality styles. To match 100’s of jobs to people styles, go to: http://www.myprofile.com.au/test/CM_Careers00.asp  Note: the term Analyser and Administrator, mean the same.

Choosing a career

The Job Guide provides an in-depth look at a range of occupations, and their education and training pathways. It also gives useful information about how to work out what occupations suit you best, based on your interests and abilities. The Job Guide 2008 site includes hundreds of occupational profiles. http://www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au

Career Advice Australia website, helping young people aged 13 to 19 connect to their future. http://www.careeradviceaustralia.gov.au

Job Juice - are you studying and not sure what you want to do? With so many options out there, choosing a career direction can be a tough decision. It’s an exciting time to explore your options and find something you love doing. http://www.jobjuice.gov.au

My Future, an online career service designed to help you to explore and plan your career. Access information on career related topics. Select a topic and search, browse or read through detailed information. http://www.myfuture.edu.au

Year 12, What next? This an exciting time. You have almost finished Year 12 and are about to start your post-school life! Maybe you have a career path in mind or perhaps you are still a little unsure of which direction you want to take. Which ever option you choose, this website is here to help you find the information you need to get started in this new stage of your life! http://www.year12whatnext.gov.au

Further education and training

Skills One, hundreds of videos about getting a trade or a skill. Loaded with valuable information about trades, and apprenticeships. Special focus on Automotive, Building & Construction, Electrical, Engineering, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Mineral Resources, Rural & Farming. http://www.skillsone.com.au

The Good Universities Guide is the only comprehensive and independent information source about tertiary education pathways and career options in Australia. If you are choosing an education course or career pathway, you have come to the right place. http://www.gooduniguide.com.au

Australian Apprenticeship. Around 400,000 Australian Apprentices are already in training around the country. It’s a great way to get a head start on a career... and you’re earning while you’re learning. And with Australian Apprenticeships in more than 500 occupations, you really can do almost anything... http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au  

Australian Technical Colleges. These Colleges cater for Years 11 and 12 students who wish to study for their Year 12 certificate and start an apprenticeship whilst still at school (Australian School-based Apprenticeship). The Colleges support students through both academic and trade training; with mentoring, career advice and business and employability skills. http://www.australiantechnicalcolleges.gov.au 

Where to go, what to do

Ace day jobs is a series of five minute video episodes of Australians with innovative careers. It's about people who really love their work and how they got into it. Often there's a few twists and turns on the way. Sometimes people with great careers started off on one track and ended up on another http://www.abc.net.au/acedayjobs

Going to Uni. Everything you ever wanted to know about Uni and other education providers. Including course finder, enrolling and uni fees. All higher education providers listed by state. http://www.goingtouni.gov.au

Graduate Careers Australia (GCA) is the leading authority on graduate employment issues in Australia. We use this position to foster employment and career opportunities for graduates, in association with the higher education sector, government and business. http://www.graduatecareers.com.au/content/view/full/2986

The Enterprise Network for Young Australians (ENYA) is a not for profit organisation run by young people, for young people. ENYA supports and promotes the active participation of young people in enterprise, in an ethical and sustainable manner. http://www.enya.org.au 

UK Career Websites

careersadvice.direct.gov.uk/
A free call to the Careers Service Advice could turn into a great career move. Whether you want a new job, a more fulfilling career, or the skills to get promotion or a pay rise, Careers Advice can help. Get free advice from Careers Coaches.

DirectGov
Choosing a career is a big decision, but don't be intimidated. There's plenty of help available to help you find the career that's right for you, delivered by the UK government.

Connexions Card Careers - Jobs 4 U
"Within the career bank are numerous job descriptions detailing everything from what it is like to work within a particular role, hours and environment, plus salary and other benefits."

A to Z Careers - UK
Occupational profiles provided by the Department for Employment and Learning for Northern Ireland. They provide an all age Guidance Information and Advice service to help young people and adults make informed choices about their future career paths.

PlanIT
"PlanIT Plus has been developed to help people of all ages to find out about career and learning opportunities in Scotland. We provide the most accurate and up-to-date career resources available online."

Careers Scotland
Careers Scotland (CS) is (part) of Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise and provides comprehensive career advice.

Prospects
UK's Graduate Career Website.

Input Youth Job Description Guide
Input Youth is a North Eastern Education & Library Board resource that was established in response to the real need for an information service for young people here in Northern Ireland.

New Zealand Career Websites

Career Services: Helping you make decisions about work and training in New Zealand
Interactive tools and information to make work and study decisions that fit in with the life you want to lead. Sections include. Secondary & School Leavers, Parents & Family, Writing a CV, Career Advice, Jobs, Courses & Training. Interactive Tools including, Skill Matcher, Subject Matcher, Jobs by Interest. http://www.careers.govt.nz 

TKI Career Planning: provides information and materials for teachers, students, and parents, about career planning, career services, tertiary education services, workplace learning and training, supported employment, careers education, career profiles, work trends, and career publications. http://www.tki.org.nz/e/tki/career_planning 


Website Directory: Get the best career planning and advice in New Zealand with the help of qualified career advisors and employment agencies. Find the job that suits you best by going over your key skills and interests whether it’s in technology, teaching, finance, law or government. Search through the options with the guidance and support of someone who’s been there before. Whether you want full time or part work there’s a job for everyone. Use the directory for NZ website links & other free information. http://www.websitedirectory.co.nz/Career___Employment/Career_Planning___Advice 

 

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