In the Northern Beaches where I work as a Regional Industry Careers Adviser we are holding a Jobs Fair (19 September 2008 9.00am-12.00pm@ Dee Why RSL, for those who are interested to have a look).
This is an innovative approach to assisting business in the region to meet with local jobseekers and make a work-match!
The region suffers from chronic skills and labour shortages brought about by many businesses sitting ' under the radar' of most jobseekers due to a perception that there are no good jobs in the region.
To date the committee has registered 42 businesses and these companies between them are offering over 150 jobs.
These are from all industry sectors and range from entry level school based traineeships,
traineeships, apprenticeships and cadetships, mature age retraining jobs and university qualified jobseekers in middle management.
There is something for everyone.
Your child is in an enviable position as s/he moves through to their first work choice. There will be many more positions available to work in than there will be people to fill the positions due to the retirement of many of the baby boomers (those hitting retirement age) over the next few years.
If you child likes where you live and wants to stay in the district one of the ways of finding out what's happening is to attend events like the Northern Beaches Jobs Fair. At present this is an innovative approach to recruiting but keep your eyes and ears open, there will be many more before we hit 2012, as business try to keep there doors open and attract young people into their companies.
Innovation along with a known brand name in business is what will attract your child to check out the company.
Your child's peer group will have a lot of sway when it comes to work, so be prepared to offer very good reasons as to why working with a less profiled company has benefits.
If you can offer reasons such as
- more flexible learning opportunities
- opportunities to move ahead more quickly
- get a broader level of experience sooner
These reasons should work wonders!
This is where your understanding of the workplace can shine.
Till next time,
Melody
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