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Think about the school subjects you really liked.
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Talk to someone and get some advice. You can make an appointment with your school guidance officer for career counselling if you're still at school. If you're not, you can contact a career adviser.
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Find out about Queensland industries expected to grow and find statistics on Queensland's skill shortages and top occupations.
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Investigate available education, training and qualifications.
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Find job vacancies in government and specific industries.
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Visit the Graduate Portal to discover graduate careers and student opportunities within the Queensland Government.
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Use social media networks to find a job.
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Attend job expos to connect with career advisers, employers, and education and training providers and potentially find job opportunities.
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Shops and cafes sometimes put vacancy signs in their windows.
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Most major newspapers have employment sections advertising job vacancies, usually on a Saturday.
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Recruitment agencies can help you find temporary work or a permanent job.
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If you know where you would like to work you could contact the employer directly to see if they have any vacancies.
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Start networking to share knowledge and skills and make new contacts.