You will be most successful in finding and holding down that rewarding job if you begin the search process as early as possible.
Take the time to:
- understand yourself and what career suits you
- research the industry and occupation you have chosen
- find out what jobs are available and what they require of you
- organise your life so you are ready and supported to work.
Which Job?
Some graduates have a clear idea of what job they want or have a specialist degree, while others may have a generalist degree and are uncertain as to what job they want. All graduates benefit from a process of career planning. Ideally this should begin while you are still studying; however it is never too late and it is something you should think about regularly, throughout your career.
Make an appointment or call in to visit your university Careers Office. As well as being able to meet and talk with you, they have resources such as brochures, websites, videos and DVDs to assist you.
Some things to think about during your job search
- Future job prospects
- Salaries
- Required education and skill levels
- Actual tasks involved in the job
- Work hours
- Working environment
- Whether you can safely perform the tasks or inherent requirements of the role
- Workplace support you may need to perform that role
In today’s workplace people with disability are successful in a whole range of careers, from lawyers, social workers, architects, managers and scientists to outdoor jobs in nurseries or on construction sites. What you decide to do will depend on your skills and abilities, interests, education, training, preferences on issues such as work type, location and hours. As such, disability should not be the main focus of your initial career planning and job search process.