WHAT DO I WANT FROM A CAREER?

When assessing employment opportunities it is important to have a clear idea as to what you are looking for in a job. If you take the time to consider your career preferences, the specific aspects of a job that are important to you and what you are seeking in a prospective employer/organisation you will be better equipped to prepare an application and to be successful at interview. For instance, you might consider:

• the field(s) of work that are of interest to you?
• is the type of work you are seeking congruent with your existing skills and abilities?
• are you looking for a work based training/development opportunity (i.e. a traineeship or a role providing professional and/or personal development opportunities)?
• are there any constraints impacting on the hours you are available to work?
• are you restricted to a certain geographical area or are you and/or your family able to relocate for employment purposes?
• would you like a job that offers a certain amount of money?
• are there any other benefits that you see as essential to any job that you apply for (eg. superannuation, leave provisions, flexible working hours etc.)?
• are you looking for full time, part time or casual work?
• are there any other lifestyle considerations that you wish to take into account?

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