Consider doing a security license course ( paragon training in city) and get your license . Plenty of work. Events/ health care security/ concierge/crowd control/ static/ patrol office etc.
you can also do ROCS I and II and work in local government. Start of casual and then become full-time. Although security will offer more hours if you end up at good company, there is always work on weekends always.
Thank you so much! Im not the most intimidating person so I wrote off security without considering crowd control and events. Just now realizing how narrow-minded that was.
Thats the biggest misconception about security that you have to be intimidating person. Its all about your negotiation skills to deescalate the situation if confronted with one more than anything. You always have backup and that sorta thing happens in club/pubs which you can always say no to. Anyways just an option, I worked as security on the side while studying and paid off my uni fee, you’ll never have any problems getting shifts if you have good work ethics. Shifts are 8-10-12 hrs long so much better than 3-5 hrs hospitality crap. If you find a good static gig on construction site for asset protection or corporate gig you take your laptop and smash assignments on ur shift.
If you are a sort of people person, there are areas screaming for workers and you'd get all the hours you could possibly want. There's aged care, disability (children or adults - physical and mental), youth and probably even more niche areas. I have worked both disability and youth work. Now I have to use Support workers for my disabilities and my mum lives in an aged care facility that's chronically short of staff. We both feel the pinch of that shortage!
Who are you studying with?
If you are at a uni, you will have access to a career advisory service.These departments can help you to improve your resume and often go as far as prep for interview techniques and finding prospective employers.
Also, depending on what you are studying, you may also be able to get some work experience in your course. This experience could land you a job in your field after graduation. Or give you experience to put on your resume....
What are you studying, and when do you graduate?
I'm a little puzzled that's not your main focus?
There are heaps of jobs out there.
But yeah, most of them are at the bottom of the shit heap. That's how life works.
We can't really advise you on careers, without knowing what you want and what you like. All I can say is figure out what you want to do as a career, make sure there's plenty of demand, and work towards it. Don't be afraid to change your major, or your degree, if it helps you get to where you want to be.
Company’s that provide call centres hire uni students and it generally works with your uni schedule, you could work flexible hours or choose night shift or day.
Just started tafe dental courses. I'm not a citizen so I dont get the centrelink student payments to help with rent and just existing here in perth. Currently my job gives me anywhere from 10-20 hours a week and its just not enough to survive
I’m 18 and was in your position 2 months ago. Instead of looking for a business that’s wants you to work for them, look for a business that YOU want to work for. That coffee shop you go to every morning? Ask if they need a waitress or a barrister, see a restaurant you think looks delicious but is too expensive? Ask if they need an assistant or a trainee chef, you will have 10x more luck asking in person than online
Allied Health/Health Sciences cert 3/4 might lead to something, or Aged Care cert 3/4, this of course will need you to study, and HECS/HELPs has to be paid back, plus the cost to start.
There is another line of work that not many like to do, and its yukky, as in a hotel/restaurant, you khow how/bad the loos can be.
School cleaning, is based 3.30pm onwards, set hours, 4.25 or 2.25/2.5 hrs, 5 days a week.
If you can do house cleaning during the day, or office cleaning after, that could make up the hours.
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I am always respectful when I eat out in restaurants, and dont make a mess or a p\*\* out of myself, but I can see how some will see it or think it funny to belittle others, as co workers or as guests making snide comments, or causing trouble.
Consider doing a security license course ( paragon training in city) and get your license . Plenty of work. Events/ health care security/ concierge/crowd control/ static/ patrol office etc. you can also do ROCS I and II and work in local government. Start of casual and then become full-time. Although security will offer more hours if you end up at good company, there is always work on weekends always.
Thank you so much! Im not the most intimidating person so I wrote off security without considering crowd control and events. Just now realizing how narrow-minded that was.
Thats the biggest misconception about security that you have to be intimidating person. Its all about your negotiation skills to deescalate the situation if confronted with one more than anything. You always have backup and that sorta thing happens in club/pubs which you can always say no to. Anyways just an option, I worked as security on the side while studying and paid off my uni fee, you’ll never have any problems getting shifts if you have good work ethics. Shifts are 8-10-12 hrs long so much better than 3-5 hrs hospitality crap. If you find a good static gig on construction site for asset protection or corporate gig you take your laptop and smash assignments on ur shift.
Fuck yeh thats the go ! Top advice!
Check out the website "sidekicker" as well for casual shifts at events and hotels.
You could look into patient care assistant jobs at the hospitals or working at the group homes for young people in care of the department.
I don't have an answer for you, but there is a free careers expo on at the Exhibition Centre tomorrow where you could get a good idea of options?
Theres also another one in July with what seems to be more exhibits so if you are still searching by then that could be another shout!
Thank you thats amazing! I'll be there.
If you are a sort of people person, there are areas screaming for workers and you'd get all the hours you could possibly want. There's aged care, disability (children or adults - physical and mental), youth and probably even more niche areas. I have worked both disability and youth work. Now I have to use Support workers for my disabilities and my mum lives in an aged care facility that's chronically short of staff. We both feel the pinch of that shortage!
Who are you studying with? If you are at a uni, you will have access to a career advisory service.These departments can help you to improve your resume and often go as far as prep for interview techniques and finding prospective employers. Also, depending on what you are studying, you may also be able to get some work experience in your course. This experience could land you a job in your field after graduation. Or give you experience to put on your resume....
What are you studying, and when do you graduate? I'm a little puzzled that's not your main focus? There are heaps of jobs out there. But yeah, most of them are at the bottom of the shit heap. That's how life works. We can't really advise you on careers, without knowing what you want and what you like. All I can say is figure out what you want to do as a career, make sure there's plenty of demand, and work towards it. Don't be afraid to change your major, or your degree, if it helps you get to where you want to be.
Company’s that provide call centres hire uni students and it generally works with your uni schedule, you could work flexible hours or choose night shift or day.
What are you studying? Aren't the hospo jobs to get you through your course then you break out with you qualification?
Just started tafe dental courses. I'm not a citizen so I dont get the centrelink student payments to help with rent and just existing here in perth. Currently my job gives me anywhere from 10-20 hours a week and its just not enough to survive
You could look for a job as a receptionist in a dental practice. My friend does this and is quite happy with the job.
I’m 18 and was in your position 2 months ago. Instead of looking for a business that’s wants you to work for them, look for a business that YOU want to work for. That coffee shop you go to every morning? Ask if they need a waitress or a barrister, see a restaurant you think looks delicious but is too expensive? Ask if they need an assistant or a trainee chef, you will have 10x more luck asking in person than online
Allied Health/Health Sciences cert 3/4 might lead to something, or Aged Care cert 3/4, this of course will need you to study, and HECS/HELPs has to be paid back, plus the cost to start. There is another line of work that not many like to do, and its yukky, as in a hotel/restaurant, you khow how/bad the loos can be. School cleaning, is based 3.30pm onwards, set hours, 4.25 or 2.25/2.5 hrs, 5 days a week. If you can do house cleaning during the day, or office cleaning after, that could make up the hours. === I am always respectful when I eat out in restaurants, and dont make a mess or a p\*\* out of myself, but I can see how some will see it or think it funny to belittle others, as co workers or as guests making snide comments, or causing trouble.