There is no limit to the ways in which people are successful in obtaining jobs. Look everywhere, try anything. Think, use your initiative. Initiative is an attribute employers value. Most people who are looking for a job only look in the newspapers. However, if you only use newspapers, you will miss over 70% of available jobs. This is because many positions are never advertised as they are filled through networks, internal appointments and applications on file.

How can I find a job?
Use the research skills you have developed at university. Begin by thinking about the following:

• Who are the major employers in the industry? The following are sources of information:
  • Graduate Destination Survey outcomes - to see where past graduates from your discipline have been employed.
  • Jobs advertised on Jobs Online
  • Internet - see Useful Links for online job vacancy services.
  • Major graduate employers attend the UNSW Careers Expo each year.
  • Newspapers - Careers and Employment provides copies of the Sydney Morning Herald, Australian, Financial Review, Singapore Straits Times.
  • Company Information Subject Guide - provides information on companies and industries.
  • Professional organisations for lists of member organisations and networking events
  • Business magazines: Business Review Weekly, The Bulletin
  • Business Who's Who (available in Main UNSW Library)
• Networks - between 70 and 80% of jobs are not advertised, so who you know is very important. The more you do, the more people you meet – so get involved (clubs and societies, sporting groups, projects, professional associations). Remember also your friends, family, peers, lecturers, employers and alumni can be an excellent source of career information and opportunities. In order to broaden your networks it can be a good idea to ensure that for every 3 career related professional development activities you attend, one is outside your immediate area or discipline. Start a list of people who may be able to help you find a job.
• Try an informational interview to ask advice from someone you think may be able to help.

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