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Developing and managing a career is not any easy task. Most people today change career paths more than twice in their lifetime. The labour market today is characterized by increased casual work, longer hours, increased technology and instability. About 80 per cent of new jobs in Western nations are not permanent positions. During the past decade, full-time jobs have risen by 14 per cent and part-time jobs by 70 per cent.

The vice president and director at Motorola, Jim Burge, wrote this, "At my company, Motorola, the only constant is change. Jobs that were once relatively simple now require high-performance work processes and enhanced skills."

In SEEK.COM, Marcus Letcher stated that today employees need "Modular work" - this involves drawing together your skills, interests, aptitudes and desires into a synergy that feeds back into the whole in a perceptual self-renewing process". He also identified 5 essential future workplace skills:

• Saleable skills: If your skills are to earn income, they must have a value in the market. Continue to upgrade and update your skills.
• Enterprising outlook: Be enterprising & look for other options than the typical "job", ie contract & consultancy work.
• Networking: Networks are a way of connecting to people, information, opportunity, work, jobs, skill sharing and much more.
• Self-management: Self-knowledge is a necessity for workers if they are to be their own best managers knowing our strengths and weaknesses.
• Niche work: As the environment of business is harsh and competition is fierce, find a specialized niche and position yourself in a spot that is different.

It is essential to understand the labour market and the types of skills employers are looking for in the 21st century.

1. Communication
2. Teamwork
3. Problem solving
4. Initiative & enterprise
5. Planning & organising
6. Self-management & responsibility
7. Learning & technology
8. Leadership
9. Customer service
10. Personal attributes including a balanced attitude, ability to deal with pressure, motivation, adaptability, loyalty, commitment, honesty, enthusiasm, commonsense, and a sense of humour

1. Australian Careers Directory
2. The Job Guide
3. Info on different industries
4. IT Skills Hub

For more information: CWS has experienced staff who can assist you in your career. Our services include career counseling, job search assistance, resume preparation, addressing selection criteria and writing application letters.

There are a number of approaches to finding employment. The best approach is still the direct approach of contacting employers directly by phone or in person. These other stategies can also assist you in your seach:

• Job Network Agencies: visit and register with all your local job network agencies.
• Centrelink Touch screens: go regularly into Centrelink and check their touchscreens or look up the internet at jobserarch.gov.au
• Search Internet: many employers advertuse online. Get online and set up the search engines to email you jobs when they are posted.
• Submit resume online: Many websites and employment agencies will let you submit your resume online, where employers can view your details directly.
• Direct Approach: Knock on employers doors or call them up and ask for employment; and keep asking.
• Yellow Pages: Let your fingers do the walking and find employers you would like to work for. Write them a letter or call them. Make sure you ask to speak to the manager or human resource manager.
• Newspaper ads: Check the Courier Mail every Saturday for jobs.
• Notice Boards: Community noticeboards often post advertisements for jobs. Check when you go shopping.
• Friends and family: Network, network, network. Talk to everyone you know and let them know that you are looking for work.

Please select on one of the following documents for download:

• Factsheet Resume
• CWS Resume Template
• Elegant Resume Template
• Modern Resume template
• Professional Resume Template
• Simple Resume Template
• Standard Resume Template

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1. Courier Mail website
2. Seek
3. Careers OnLine
4. Centrelink Site
5. My Career
6. More assistance
7. Jobsearch

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There is a lot of assistance and government programs that may be able to assist you in your quest to find employment.

CWS' Top 5 Government Assistance Websites

• Centrelink
• Job Network services
• Federal Dept - Employment & Training
• QLD Dept of Employment & Training
• Government Youth Info

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