Changing careers
There are many different reasons to change careers, and this can be a great step toward finding new opportunities and challenges to suit your skills and needs.
There are many tools available to help you decide on a new career direction and help you think about your skills, experience and interests.
- Learn about how to match your skills to a job.
- Use the tools and quizzes available on the myfuture website to help you plan your career and find out what jobs match your skills.
- Explore current industry job trends.
Contact a career adviser for advice and help making important career decisions.
It's important to make sure you are properly prepared when changing careers. For example, you may need further education or training. Some ways to prepare could be to:
- read information about apprenticeships and traineeships
- find out about funded training programs offered by the Queensland Government
- complete an online course
- complete a Community Development Program if you live in a remote area of Australia.
There are many resources to help you find a job:
- Learn how to find job vacancies.
- Find jobs in the Queensland Government.
- Search the Workforce Australia job listings.
- Learn about employment for people with disability or phone 1800 464 800.
- Read about the What's Next? program if you have been made redundant.
Jobs, training and career support
Choose between employment or training and find government funded programs that could support you.
Employment programs
Find a range of government programs to help you find a job, improve your skills or access support to decide on the right career for you. Search for:
- employment programs
- job readiness support
- apprenticeships and traineeships.
Training programs
Find a range of government programs to help you assess your options, gain real-life experience or undertake further training. Search for:
- career guidance and support
- cadetships, apprenticeships and traineeships
- free or low cost training.