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Listed below are some of the issues you might want to consider when you are looking for suitable employment.
Employment is available in a number of sectors, including:
- government (local, state, national)
- private practice
- industry and commerce
- self employed
The size of the company or organisation can be:
- small
- national
- multi-national
Consider factors such as :
- location (local, state, national)
- salary (short term, long term)
- career progression opportunities
- full-time, part-time, casual, temporary
Examine your work values and how closely you need to try to match these, for example:
- challenging work
- security of tenure
- independence
- highly structured
- opportunities for creativity
- prestige
Consider how you want to balance your work and life roles, for example:
- Do you need time to follow your personal interests and pursuits outside work?
Finally, a major consideration is determining your capacity to be flexible in your search and apply lateral thinking strategies. With many other graduates seeking jobs in the traditional manner, you may need to be prepared to look more broadly.
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