My profile
My jobs
Job match profile
Personal details
International job seekers
Further information

My profile

These pages are able to be viewed only by you. For assistance in managing your profile pages see our Job seeker user guides.

My jobs

This page is like a personalised notice board. You can check it as often as you like to find messages and jobs that you can match yourself to.

Notifications

This page gives you access to messages from employers and appointments with your provider, as well as applications you have made using Application Tracker.
Notifications can also reach you via email or SMS. You can change the method of notification using the link provided.

Instant job list

Your instant job list consists of jobs that match the details you provided in your job match profile (see below). If your instant job list is unsatisfactory, update your details to change or refine your job matching profiles. This is done from the job match profile pages.
Log in regularly to check your instant job list results.

Job match profile

Use the tabs along the top of the page to enter as much information as possible into this section. The information will be used by employers, who can view your keywords and search for job seekers with specific licenses, as well as to match you to jobs via the instant jobs list.

If you are getting inappropriate results in your instant job list, you should review and update the information in your job match profile.

Resumes

Current resumes

Allows you to download a resume you have previously added or email a resume to an employer. You can also create a resume, edit an existing resume or upload one that has already been prepared.

To upload a resume:

You must read and agree to the Condition of Use - job seekers rules for using JobSearch. Verify this by checking the box before you upload your resume.
Your resume document must be saved in Rich Text Format (RTF). To save your document in RTF when using Microsoft Word:

1. Select File, then Save As from the top menu
2. In the Save as type: drop down box select Rich Text Format (*.rtf)
3. Save your document.

JobSearch IT systems does not support having images or advanced formatting in resumé documents.

Your resumé cannot be uploaded if it contains any of the following:

• Text boxes
• Drawing objects
• Borders
• Backgrounds or graphical fills
• Any graphics, images or animations.

We recommend you review your document and remove any formatting in relation to the list above.

To edit a resume:

First select the resume you wish to work on then use the edit button located under the list of current resumes. Your resume document will be made available for editing.

To create a new resume:

You can track your progress through the seven steps using the tracker bar at the top of the page. Select Save & next to progress to the next step of the process.

1. Personal details - Enter a name for this resume and use the check boxes to choose the details you wish to display.
2. Skills - Enter your skill and select the Add button. This will create a skill list at the bottom of the page. You can add as many skills to the list as you wish. You may edit the list by selecting an item using the radio button, then updating it. Once you are satisfied that you have captured all your skills, select Save & next.
3. Work history - Enter the details in the appropriate fields, using the pick lists where available. Select Add to submit these details on to your resume and clear the field for more details, as per step 2.
4. Education history - As per step 2.
5. Referees - Enter the names and contact details of at least 2 referees. Use the Add button as per step 2.
6. Licences - Select the name of the licence and the state that it applies to from the pick lists, then select Add licence. You can add as many licences as are applicable.
7. Preview and save - Review your entries at this step. Use the tracker at the top of the page to go back and update sections if necessary. Select Save if you are satisfied at this point. This will take you back to your job match profile page where you will see your new resume listed. If you select Cancel you will receive a message asking you to confirm that you wish to cancel this resume.

Hints and tips

• The system will not check your spelling while building your resume
• If you complete a step and receive an error message, simply follow the instructions and continue by selecting Save & next
• Certain words will throw up an error message. In this case find an alternative word, and continue
• Use the tracker at the top of the page to select the step you wish to complete or update. The step will turn red when you land on it

Keywords

Keywords describe your skills and experience and are matched to requirements listed in vacancies on JobSearch.

To use the extract keyword functionality you must have already uploaded a resume to JobSearch. Select the resume and click on Extract keywords.

Alternatively, you can type your skills keywords directly into the box. You can enter text of up to 5000 characters in this field.

Examples of keywords:

If you are interested in positions in the hospitality industry you could use words such as pastry chef, waiter, kitchen hand, customer service.

Or, if you are a web programmer, you might enter the languages with which you are familiar, such as ASP and Visual Basic.

This will help JobSearch match you to suitable jobs. Select the Save keywords button to make changes to this field.

Occupations

This section lists your current occupations. To add a new occupation:

1. Enter the occupation title and select an occupation category from the list provided
2. Select Display specific occupations. Another list entitled Specific occupation will display
3. Select the appropriate entry from the list provided
4. Select Add occupation. You will get a message that the occupation has been added, and you will be able to see it at the bottom of the page
5. Add the type of working hours you are seeking using the type of position pick list
6. Select a resume to attach to your occupation(s) from the pick list
7. Select Save.
   

Hints and Tips

• When an employer searches for suitable employment candidates, they will see the skills sections of the resume you have linked to your occupation. For example, if you are seeking work as either a chef or a waiter, you might want to create two separate occupations and two separate resumes, each targeted to a specific job market. You could link your chef occupation to your chef resume, and link your waiter occupation to your waiter resume.
• To delete an occupation click on Delete against the occupation you wish to remove. At least one occupation must be retained on your record.
  

Location details

This section lets you select the location or locations in which you are seeking employment. To add a new location, choose a location from the list provided then select Add location.
 
You can select as many locations as you wish.
 
Once you have selected a location, it will appear in the list at the top of the page. It will also be displayed in the locations section on your job match profile page.

You can delete locations you previously selected from your job match profile page.

Licences

Add any of your vehicle or equipment licences here. Employers can search for staff with a particular type of licence, so make sure this section is up to date.

To add new licence:

1. Select the name of the licence and the state that it applies to from the pick lists, then select Add licence. You can add as many licences as are applicable.
2. A list of your licences will display at the top of the page.

Other

This tab allows you to nominate specific vacancy types. These options help to match you to the jobs available. You can nominate to be matched to none, one or all types of options.

Don't forget to Save your changes.

Personal details

Use this page to update your registration details. If you are registered with Centrelink for Stream Services, some fields will be greyed out and unable to be updated. In this case you will need to contact your Job Services Australia provider to make changes.

Hints and tips

• Mobile phone - If you have selected SMS as your notification option, you must enter a valid mobile phone number in this field.
• If you have created your own record on JobSearch, you cannot select SMS as a notification option.
• Other phone - Enter an alternate contact phone number.
• Market research checkbox - JobSearch occasionally conducts telephone market research surveys to maintain quality control and make sure our users are getting the best out of our site.
  If you tick this box, you agree to disclose your telephone number for marketing research purposes.
• Email address - Enter your email address. If you have selected email as your notification option, you must enter a valid email address in this field.
• Email type - Select the type of email you can receive from this drop down list. If you are in doubt about your email providers capabilities, select Text.
• Website address - If you have your own website and would like employers to be able to view it, you can enter the URL here.

International job seekers 

To register on JobSearch you need a permanent Australian address and to meet appropriate visa entry requirements. To find out more information, please visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website.

Further information 

For further information, please read our job seeker blog.

For help using JobSearch, contact the Job Seeker Hotline 13 62 68.