Got the job

So you got the job? Great! For some of us it can be pretty scary starting a new job, particularly if it’s our first one! Sometimes we worry that we won’t know what to do, that we won’t fit in with the other employees or that we might make mistakes.

Don’t stress! Check out the sites below to pick up tips on how to do well at your new job, and settle in as quickly as possible.
Quick Facts
  • You must receive a pay slip each time you are paid, make sure to file these away for future reference.
  • It’s important to be on time for work. If you are struggling with getting to work on time, then get things like your clothes and lunch ready the night before.
  • Make sure you regularly ask for feedback from your supervisor, this way you know what you are doing right, and where you can improve.
  • Learn the rules and policies of your workplace and try to stick to them.
Finding an apprenticeship or traineeship

ApprentiCentre
Everything you need to know about apprenticeships and traineeships in WA. Check out the step-by-step guide and how to get started.

Australian Job Search
Check out what Australian Apprenticeships and jobs that are vacant in your area. Search through heaps of different industries.

Austal
Ever wondered what it's like to work in the worlds most technically advanced vessels? Austal provides apprenticeships in areas covering Electrical, Engineering, Fitout and Fabrication. Taking an apprenticeship with Austal, one of the world's leading manufacturers of aluminium vessels, will mean you receive first class training using cutting edge technology. Definitely worth a look!

The Australian Brick & Blocklaying Training Foundation
Explore a career in brick and blocklaying - check out the "Become a Bricklayer" website by following the link above. Here you'll find everything you need to know about the industry, how to find an employer, where to do training and how to make the right connections.

Australian Technical Colleges
This site is all about technical colleges in Australia.

Directions
Organisation delivering apprenticeships, traineeships and employment services to the Wheatbelt and Metropolitan regions of Western Australia.

Group Training Australia
Search for Australian apprenticeships and traineeships here.

Jet
Job Search Engine for apprenticeships and traineeships in Australia.

Skills One
Career profiles, blogs, videos and heaps of other handy tools for anyone interested i traineeships and apprenticeships.

Helpful Links

Career Advice Australia
Career Advice Australia gives you info on how to get the skills and training you need to achieve your goals and get the career you want!

Youth Across Government
The central hub of government information for young people.

ApprentiCentre Jobs Board
Your apprenticeship, or your next apprentice, is just a few clicks away at Jobs Board - the online apprenticeship and traineeship vacancy listing.

Austraian Apprenticeships
Check out Australian Apprenticeships for everything you need to know about kick starting your apprenticeship!