Workplace Readiness, a Young Person’s Guide
Ready for work but not too sure where to start? Explore this tab and get ready to work! Everything from resume templates to information on superannuation is in here. Take a look and feel more prepared for the world of work!
Create your own resume and cover letter to help you apply for work!
If you choose to use a template, make sure you personalise it — don’t be the same as everyone else. Add your own touch so it reflects who you are, while still keeping it professional
Resume and Cover letter
Create your own resume and cover letter to help you apply for work! Using this link it will take you to FREE resume and cover letter templates and information about what to include on your resume.
Your first day on the job, how to prepare
The first day of work at your new job can be a bit nerve racking. Find some tips to make sure you can hit the ground running.
Tax File Number (TFN)
A Tax File Number (TFN) is a 9-digit number that identifies you in the Tax and Superannuation system. Its FREE to apply for a TFN.
Unique Student Identifier Number - USI
You will need to create a USI if you are enrolling in any accredited training including First Aid or any certificate study. If you are applying for an apprenticeship or traineeship, you will also need to create a USI.
Medicare card
Medicare subsidises a large number of health services and products.
Career Exploration Quizzes
Not too sure what career path or job you want to take? Here are some quick and easy quizzes that may help you.
A guide to starting a new job
Know your rights and responsibilities before you start work, so you can focus on settling into your new job.
Understanding workplace culture
Tips to help you settle into a new workplace.
Superannuation
Superannuation, or ‘super’, is money put aside by your employer over your working life for you to live on when you retire from work.
myGOV
myGov is a simple and secure way to access government services online in one place. When you create a myGov account you can link to Medicare, Centrelink and Australian Tax Office, and a range of other government services.
Unsure about the right job for you?
Job Jumpstart offers resources and activities to help you work out what jobs might suit you.
Recommended AI Resume Builders
Kickresume
Offers AI-powered resume and cover letter creation, with templates and customisation options.
Resume.io
Easy-to-use tool with smart suggestions, formatting help, and downloadable resumes.
Canva
While not fully AI-based, Canva offers stylish templates and now includes AI-powered writing assistance (Magic Write).
Zety
Uses AI to help generate content and layout suggestions based on your experience and role type.
Teal
Free AI-enhanced resume builder that also helps you track jobs and tailor resumes to each application.
Grads of Life
The 7-Second Resumes Gallery by Grads of Life features brief video resumes that spotlight the skills of underrepresented talent—like motivation and critical thinking—often missed in traditional resumes.