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There are lots of business types and structures operating within each
industry sector. Sometimes these are affected by its geographical region
and will to some degree, determine the range of work experience options
it can offer. Consider your preferences as they relate to:
- the size of a business - large, medium, small
- the type of business activity - community, state, national or international
and whether its operations are based and operated domestically or
internationally
- whether a new or an established business
- perceived working culture - is its atmosphere hectic, structured
or orderly; pressured or calm and is its market tumultuous or safe;
and
- whether it is private or public sector - federal, state, local
government, funded agency or, ‘for profit’ or ‘not
for profit’
Now that you have a clearer understanding of your preferences for industry
sector and business types, you can now begin to compile your action
planner.
Where to look …
- business directories such as the yellow pages
- business chambers and professional associations
- discipline specific journals
- online resources; and
- don’t overlook your networks as this is frequently the best
source of information!
Enter the details of your preferred employers onto your action planner.
You will make contact and follow up your interest in them soon.
If you are considering an experience overseas then do read the information
about international opportunities
too!
ACTIVITY
List key organisations and contact details that meet your preferred
work-placement criteria onto your action planner.
Resources:
myQuiz
Digital Learning Objects
myQuiz is a series of five animated and audio based digital learning
objects developed to assist career practitioners engage young people
in career development and planning. Importantly, they are a fun way
to think about career development and are located within the myfuture
suite of resources.
Association: Local Government Managers
Australia LGMA
LGMA is the leading professional association representing managers
and aspiring managers in local government throughout Australia and Asia-Pacific.
It is a useful resource of contacts for various forms of experience
options.
Australian:
Government and business associations directory
This directory contains details for federal, state, territory and
local governments and for business associations. You can search either
by the name of an organisation or by key words.
Becoming aware and investigating the Hidden Job Market
Many work experience opportunities are gained through informal networks
and there are similarities to the concept of the "hidden job market".
This article presents useful techniques to finding a job, and planning
and practice will increase your confidence.
International
Business Directories
Ready access to organisations and employment agencies who may advertise
work experience placements.
International Information
to Living & Working Overseas
Research and target employers and international locations through
The Riley Guide.
International:
Local Government Index
An easy access link to local government offices around the world.
The
Source
the source is a gateway to youth information, programmes, services
and resources for young people between the ages of 12 and 25
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