Career and Enterprise
Resource list - Web based resources
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CAREER AND ENTERPRISE
RESOURCE LIST – WEB BASED RESOURCES
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ApprentiCentre - Department of Training and Workforce Development
www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au/apprenticentre/detcms/portal/
This site contains WA information on apprenticeships and traineeships and group
training schemes for students and employers. It is a visually appealing website for
students. Very useful for Stage 1.
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Apprenticeships and traineeships
www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/
The site contains very detailed information on apprenticeships and traineeships for job
seekers and employers. The language in this website is quite formal, mainly for teachers
but suitable for students.
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Australian Apprenticeships and Pathways
http://www.aapathways.com.au
The site contains essential information about traineeships and apprenticeships. Very
useful for Stage 1 students.
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The Australian Blueprint for Career Development
http://www.blueprint.edu.au
The site contains essential information about the skills, attitudes and knowledge that
individuals need to make sound choices and to effectively manage their careers. It is
useful for Stages 1, 2 and 3.
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Australian Institute of Employment Rights (AIER)
http://www.aierights.com.au/our-work/education/
The site contains information about the Institute’s role as educator, trainer and advocate
of workplace rights and responsibilities and the principles underpinning a positive
workplace.
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Business Week
www.businessweek.com
This is an American site with information about people, products and trends, market and
company information, technology and trends and innovation. Suitable for Stages 2 and 3.
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Breaking the Glass Ceiling
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCDV_71.htm
The site provides information about the glass ceiling and outlines steps on how to break
through it. Suitable for Stage 3.
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Career Choice - Holland's Theory
Trait and Factor, Actuarial or Matching Theory
The site explores a theory of how career choices are made. It suggests that career
choices are matched to an individual’s personality type. Suitable for Stage 3.
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Career Choice and Counselling - Krumboltz's Learning Theory
From Social Learning to Happenstance
The site explores in detail a career decision making theory. Suitable for Stage 3.
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10 Career decision making - Cognitive Information Processing Approach
Decision Theory
The site features career decision making models.
11 Career Development and Gender, Race, and Class
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_pric/is_199800/ai_1097774367/
The site contains articles about career development and the interrelationship of
individual personality and behavior with work and careers.
12 Career Development - the importance
http://www.managementstudyguide.com/importance-of-career-development.htm
The site contains information about the importance of career development for individuals
in all types of organisations.
13 Career Development Theories – an Overview of Contemporary theories- Overview
Introduction to Super's Life Span Theory (Developmental Theory Achieving Life
Balance Niles, Herr and Hartung Web Site and Donald’s Super's Stages of
Career Development in the 21st Century
The site contains discussion papers on Career development theories.
14 Career counseling and self-assessment tests
 Career Zone: http://www.nycareerzone.org/
 Career Interests Game: http://www.careergames.com/
The sites contain information about exploring careers related to individual strengths,
skills and talents. Suitable for Stages 2 and 3.
15 Career Management Principles: Discovering the “High 5” of Strategic of Career
Management Today, presented by Rob Straby, M.A. Sources located at url’s:
http://www.slideshare.net/rstraby
The site contains an article on The Care & Feeding of Career Development
Professionals. It contains 55 views on what different skills and abilities are needed today.
16 Career Management Skills
http://www.cf.ac.uk/carsv/newsandevents/cms/index.html
This is a UK site that features what career management skills are and why they
are important.
17 Career Management Skills for the 21st Century
http://www.gmprecruit.com/pdf/ResourceHub/CareerManagementSkills.pdf
The site contains an article prepared by the Global Manpower Professionals (GMP)
Group (Singapore). It focuses on career management skills needed in the 21st century
due to change which is redefining the nature of work, jobs and careers.
18 CareerOne
www.careerone.com.au
The site has information about resume writing and interview advice in the ‘Career Advice’
section. Contains case studies of people in various occupations and a large amount of
information about jobs and how to get them. Essential for all Stages 1, 2 and 3.
19 Chamber of Commerce and Industry
www.cciwa.com
Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (Inc) (CCI) represents more than 5,000
businesses of all sizes and across all industry sectors. CCI lobbies the government on
behalf of WA business and provides a wide range of products and services to its
members. It is a useful site to keep up-to-date with what is happening.
20 Changing patterns of workforce management and their impact on the workplace
– the future of work
www.ahri.com.au/peopleatwork2020/
This site contains a paper exploring the future of work and the workplace. The White
Paper focuses on the changing nature of the workforce and the workplace and resulting
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issues and challenges for Australia. Suitable for Stage 3.
21 Centre for Innovation Studies (CIS)
http://www.thecis.ca/
The site features the CIS, a not for profit company founded in Calgary in 2001 that has a
vision to create a globally recognised centre for innovation research, which it does
through research, networking and education.
22 Creating a Climate of Change
http://www.climateforchangebook.com/wordpress
This site contains a series of articles focusing on the climate for change and factors that
contribute to and/or hinder change. Suitable for Stage 3.
23 Department of Commerce
www.docep.wa.gov.au
Information on State awards and agreements, wages and conditions of employment
information in WA is provided on this site. It includes consumer protection, labour
relations, resources safety, energy safety and WorkSafe. Useful for Stages 1, 2 and 3.
24 Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
www.deewr.gov.au
The site provides information on: finding work, gaining skills, looking for work, starting a
business, starting work, agreements, awards, contracts, job loss, pay, leave and
conditions, time and wages, work-life balance and workplace issues.
25 Developing a Multicultural Career Mindset by John Stewart
http://www.contactpoint.ca/natcon-conat/2002/pdf/pdf-02-09.pdf
The site contains an article from the University of New Brunswick that suggests that a
multicultural society needs individuals who have a multicultural career mindset.
26 Directory of Eco Friendly Companies Eco Firms
http://www.ecofirms.org/
The site contains a directory of eco-friendly companies. Suitable for Stage 3.
27 Diversity makes good sense
http://www.deewr.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
This article may be found on the home page of the Department of Education,
Employment and Workplace relations. It focusses on the measures that can be taken by
business to diversify the workplace.
28 Education Services Australia
http://www.realgame.esa.edu.au/
The site is managed by Education Services Australia and provides services for careers
education. The Real Game is a life skills programs for students based on the High Five
Principles of Career Development.
29 Employability skills
http://www.skillsinfo.gov.au/
This site contains data on industry employment trends and industry prospects in
Australia. It provides material about skills shortages, industry information, labour market
information and the employability skills.
30 Fairwork Ombudsman
www.fairwork.gov.au
This is a government website that contains valuable information for matters dealing with
pay, awards, employment, leave, termination, complaints, resources and industries.
Essential for Stages 1, 2 and 3.
31 Family friendly workplaces for organisation friendly employees
http://www.changefactory.com.au
The site explores different issues in relation to human resource management.
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32 Global agenda
www.globaleducation.edu.au
The site contains information on globalisation, the global agenda and global issues
generally and their impact on Australia.
33 Global challenges
http://optimistworld.com/
The site has information about innovation and how companies have changed their
practices in response to global challenges and plans for the future. The Companies tab
looks at companies that have engaged in sustainable business practices and refers to
Corporate Social Responsibility.
34 Global challenges - Green School: Bali
http://www.greenschool.org/
The site has information about how the innovative GreenSchool in Bali has been set up
to respond to global challenges. Suitable for Stage 3.
35 Global challenges - Toms Shoes
http://www.toms.com/Our-Movement
The site has information about how a business, Toms Shoes, has responded to global
challenges.
36 Global company - Body Shop
http://www.thebodyshop.com.au/ValuesAndCampaigns.aspx
The site outlines a number of global environmental and social values and outlines how
the Body Shop operates to uphold all of these values.
37 Global issues
www.globalissues.org
The site contains information about social, political, economic and environmental issues
including: trade, economic and related issues; geopolitics, human rights; environmental
issues; health; food and agriculture issues; and focuses on the interrelatedness of global
issues. Suitable for Stage 2 and 3 students and teachers.
38 Global workplace - Google Corporation
http://www.google.com/about
The site contains information about the workplace culture at Google and discusses the
qualities Google looks for in its employees.
39 Helping Executives Create and Sustain Superior Performance
http://www.threesigma.com/organizational_restructuring.htm
The site contains information on organisational restructuring. It explores the idea that
organisations are human systemic structures which include the worldview, beliefs, and
mental models of their leaders and members and to change organizational behaviour the
belief system of its personnel needs to change. Suitable for Stage 3.
40 High 5 of Strategic of Career Management Today
http://www.slideshare.net/rstraby
The site contains a series of presentations relating to career management. The eighth
presentation is on the major 5 principles of career management needed in today’s
society.
41 The Impact of Information Technology on Work and Society
http://www.scoop.it/t/social-impact-of-technology
The site contains reports on the social impacts of technology and a specific article
relating to impacts on work and society. Suitable for Stage 3.
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Job Guide
www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au
The Job Guide contains extensive information on occupations, training and education
pathways including career planning. A very useful resource for teachers and students.
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43 Job Outlook
www.jobsearch.gov.au/joboutlook >
The site provides useful occupational information about job prospects, weekly earnings,
type of work, links to other sites.
44 Job Search
www.jobsearch.gov.au
This site is an Australia wide job search site, the same as is available on touch screens at
Centrelink Offices. It contains information about job vacancies, job outlooks, job network
services as well as labour market and industry information that is relevant for Stage 2 and
Stage 3.
45 Life Career Management Skills
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/carsv/newsandevents/cms/index.html
The sites focuses on aspects of career management skills, what they are, their
importance to individuals and how to acquire them.
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Managing Life, Learning and Work in the 21st Century by McMahon, Patton and
Tatham
http://www.lifework.ca/AUSBP04-03.pdf
The site provides information of emerging trends in career management and
supplements the Australian Blueprint for Career Development. Suitable for Stage 3.
47 Managing Change Tool kit
http://www.unisa.edu.au/hrm/resources/managing.asp
The site contains a tool kit that provides information on proactively managing
organisational change and subsequent challenges for staff. Suitable for Stage 3.
48 Mindtools –
http://www.mindtools.com/
This website contains practical information about self-management and career
management skills. Subscription to the emails provides information about how to be
more efficient and productive in the workplace.
49 Mycareer
www.mycareer.com.au
This site provides very useful information on careers. It is excellent for all students to help
them find jobs. The ‘advice and research’ area is particularly relevant for Stage 2 and 3.
50 My future
www.myfuture.edu.au
This site provides a wide range of information on occupations, training, demand and
pathways, job prospects, weekly earnings, type of work and other useful occupational
information. It has many links to other relevant sites. Suitable for Stages 1, 2 and 3.
51 My "Online Portfolio Adventure" :
http://electronicportfolios.com
This site contains (Versions of my online portfolios developed using different systems or
online publishing tools) by Dr Helen Barrett (2004-2011).
52 The National Centre for Vocational Education Research
www.ncver.edu.au
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) is a not-for-profit
company owned by the State, Territory and Federal ministers responsible for vocational
education and training (VET) in Australia. The site provides training and research data.
53 Organisational Restructuring/Downsizing, OHS Regulation, Worker Health and
Wellbeing
http://regnet.anu.edu.au/nrcohsr/home
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The site contains a research paper prepared by the Australian National University. The
research suggests that downsizing and related forms of organisational restructuring can
have profound adverse effects on worker safety, health and wellbeing. Suitable for Stage 3.
54 Seek
www.seek.com.au
Vacancies Australia wide are updated daily on this site. As well it contains job and
industry information and career development. Includes guides to building a resume and
looking for overseas jobs, and practical information such as drawing up industry specific
job applications. Essential for Stages 1, 2 and 3.
55 Smart Company
http://www.smartcompany.com.au/
This website is geared towards small to medium enterprises (SME’s). The information it
provides reflects how changes in policy, law and technology affect industry.
56 State Department Training and Workforce Development
http://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/dtwd/detcms/portal/
This site is a single web-based point of entry for accurate and current information on
skilled migration. It provides information on apprenticeships, traineeships, contracts and
agreements and regional employment.
57 Technology and People at Work
https://impactofinformationsystemsonsociety.wordpress.com
By entering the text ‘technology and people at work’ the site provides information on the
impact of information technology on people at work by looking at a study of the quality of
working life in Europe. Suitable for Stage 3.
58 Top 7 Tips To Thrive In An Unpredictable Workplace
http://top7business.com
The site contains many articles about the work environment and provides the top seven
tips for specific work related topics. It notes that a positive work environment is
characterised by a:
 high degree of trust and respect between all levels of staff
 warm and friendly climate in which colleagues feel valued, and have a strong sense
of loyalty to the organisation
 high quality leadership and management
 open discussion that leads to resolution of conflict
 measure of self-determination over how work is undertaken
 culture where diversity is respected and valued
 lack of exclusive “clubs” and cliques
 opportunities for personal development and career progression
 a high level of creativity and job satisfaction, arising from teamwork and cooperation.
59 Transferable Skills Help You - A List
http://www.professional-resume-example.com/list-of-transferable-skills.html
The site contains a list of transferable skills that assist individuals in a variety of work
settings.
60 Transferable Skills: Job Skills That Go Wherever You Go!
http://www.your-career-change.com/transferable-skills.html
The site contains information about comprehensive transferable skills and how they can
be of advantage in a variety of work settings.
61 University of Waterloo – e-manual
www.cdm.uwaterloo.ca
The University of Waterloo site features a useful e-manual to assist with career and life
planning.
62 Valuing Older Workers
http://www.valuingolderworkers.gov.au
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The site provides information for jobseekers and employers on the values and benefits of
employing older workers. Checklists are provided and there is advice on work force planning.
63 Waterloo Centre for Career Action
http://www.careerservices.uwaterloo.ca/resources/CareerDecisionMaking.pdf
The University of Waterloo site contains information the on essential steps in the career
decision making process.
64 WestOne
www.westone.wa.gov.au
WestOne has a wide range of products for education and training suitable for Stages 1
and 2.
65 WorkCover WA
www.workcover.wa.gov.au
WorkCover WA regulates workers’ compensation for the state. This website offers
services to workers, employers, health providers and all Western Australians.
66 Workplace change: Managing change in the workplace
http://www.business.vic.gov.au
This site contains a series of articles and fact sheets about employing and managing
staff. Suitable for Stage 3.
67 WorkSafe
http://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/ and
http://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/smartmove/index.htm
An excellent site with information about the aims and objectives, services and activities
of WorkSafe Western Australia. Suitable for all stages.
68 Work Happy Now!
http://www.workhappynow.com
The article Tell Your Boss You Need More Leisure Time focusses on the need for
balance between work and leisure time. Suitable for Stage 3.
69 Work Life Balance
http://www.worklifebalance.com.au/
The site comprehensively deals with the work/life/flexibility issue and contains
information on maintaining the balance between work and life. Suitable for Stage 3.
70 The Worst jobs for the 21st century - Forbes
http://www.forbes.com
The site provides information about many aspects of organisations. A search for the
‘worst jobs for the 21st century’ provides information about which jobs are booming and
which to avoid.
71 Working Abroad
http://www.workexperienceabroad.com
The site contains information about working for multinational companies and important
things to consider when working abroad. Suitable for Stages 2 and 3.
72 Youth – development and support
www.youth.gov.au/
The government site has links to Fair Work, Job Guide, Bullseye posters, Rights and
Responsibilities at work and a range of other resources for young people.
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