Career News

 We're halfway through the year already! Whether you're thinking about further study, work, or you just want to explore what's out there – what better time than now, to take a small step toward preparing for your future.

Preparing for transition means getting ready for future learning, training, or work. myfuture can help you:

• build awareness of yourself
• explore belonging and opportunities
• develop competencies
• make informed decisions.

These skills help you navigate change confidently and create positive pathways for your future.

In this edition, we've pulled together real stories, helpful tools and practical ideas to get you feeling ready for what comes next, without the stress.

Tracy Ryan, myfuture Career Education Manager

Coming up next

Peek at what’s coming up.

Upcoming webinar: How to get a job in retail

Wednesday 22 July 2026

The end of the year is a busy time for retail – and many stores start hiring as early as August! Find out how retail employers hire staff and how you can stand out when applying. Perfect if you’re keen to land a job over the holiday season!

Register now

Upcoming webinar: Maximising work experience outcomes for autistic young people in transition planning

Tuesday 18 August 2026

The transition from school to employment can be an overwhelming and confusing time in your life. Work experience can be a powerful motivator. This webinar will discuss strategies to help you find and plan for work experiences using the myWay Employability Plus platform, which offers a guided process to help neurodivergent young people to explore careers and set goals.

Book your spot today

💻 Ready to work? Check out our job seeker hub!

Whether you’re writing your resume or preparing for an interview, we’ve got you covered. Our step-by-step resources will help you feel confident and ready, no matter where you're starting from. Use our templates, explore tips and practical advice, and find everything you need to land a role and succeed in it.

Start here

Want more support? Join our lunch and learn webinar on Wednesday 16 September for a practical session that explores the resources and how to make the most of them.

National Youth Volunteer Week

10–16 August 2026

National Youth Volunteer Week is a great opportunity to explore the benefits of volunteering. Volunteering can help you try new things, build employability skills and learn what you enjoy — all while making a difference.

Explore volunteering resources

National Skills Week

24–30 August 2026

National Skills Week is an annual celebration of Vocational Education and Training (VET). To support you in exploring VET pathways, check out the resources on myfuture!

Explore VET resources

Additional resources

Start planning now

We understand there are a lot of important decisions to be made when exploring your future career, from subject selection to preparing applications and attending career expos – it can be a lot to take in!

But it is important to take your time and explore what’s best for you.

Here are some tools that will help! 

✍️ How to write an effective entry-level resume: A good resume presents who you are, what you have to offer and how you add value. This article breaks down what to include and what to leave out.

🛣️ Alternative pathways to higher education: Want to go to university, but don’t think you’ll quality? Never fear! Here we share some other options.

📋 Work experience and why it matters: Work experience can be a great starting point for your future career. Here’s how you can get the most out of it.

❓ 15 questions to help write strong achievements: The most effective resumes impress employers by showcasing strong achievements. These tips will help you write yours.

👍 Six tips for making confident decisions: Making decisions about your career becomes easier if you break it down into smaller steps.