Planning for career advancement
Once you are working in an area you like, or know where you wish to be working, 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 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.
Resources for specific groups
The myfuture website has tips and website links targeted towards different groups of people, who may have slightly different needs.
Find lists of targeted career advice resources for:
Indigenous support
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can improve their chances of career advancement in many ways, including through:
- learning and leadership programs
- financial help and scholarships
- other Indigenous programs and services.
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. The myfuture website also has a list of links to university counselling services and career development resources for tertiary students.
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.
Find 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 firms
Many private recruitment firms offer career advice and help with your career development.
Find recruitment firms and agencies near you by:
- viewing a list of recruitment firms
- searching the Yellow Pages.
Related links
- Australian Career Development Studies—provides information about career development learning opportunities for career advisers and people with an interest in career development.
- Career planning contacts—a list of links to career planning resources.
