Advertised vacancies
Job vacancies are advertised in many ways. Use the suggestions from the list below to help you during your job search.
Check for job vacancies in more than one place – you may find different opportunities in different places.
- Many daily newspapers have one paper a week that lists most job ads in your area
Check daily and local newspapers
Major daily newspapers usually have one issue a week that features most of the job adverts. Papers with a weekend edition will generally have a large employment section too.
Don't forget to also check your local newspapers. Although they have fewer vacancies, they are good indicators of what the labour market is like in your region, and the sorts of jobs that are available near where you live.
Register with recruitment agencies
Recruitment agencies often advertise vacancies in newspapers or on their own websites on behalf of employers. However, you will normally need to register with an agency before you can apply for the vacancy.
Registration is free to job seekers, because recruitment companies get paid by employers when a position is filled. You can register with as many recruitment agencies as you wish, which is often a good idea as they will contact you about other suitable vacancies. This can be an effective way to access jobs that are not publicly advertised.
You can also register with your local Work and Income office to get help finding vacancies.
Read professional and industry journals
Professional and industry journals often include job advertisements as well as information about the industry. You can buy these journals, or see if they are available in your library or on the Internet.
Got to career expos
Some recruitment agencies, universities and industries hold job expos, where employers provide information about job opportunities at their companies, and list vacancies. You can often apply for the positions at the expo, so take a few copies of your CV and be prepared for impromptu interviews.
Listen to the radio
Some radio stations broadcast local job vacancies. Find out when these are on and listen in.
Use the Internet
You can use the Internet to find:
- vacancy adverts on newspaper or job websites
- employers' websites
- industry professional websites
- recruitment agency websites.
Links to recruitment agencies and job listings
Use your contacts
Tell friends, family members, acquaintances and school careers advisers about the types of jobs you are interested in. They may know of vacancies, or know of someone else who may be able to help you.
