Strive Advice
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References
How to ask a teacher or school staff member for a reference
Who to ask, how to ask properly, what information to give them, and why a genuine referee beats an impressive title every time.
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Profile
How to complete your Strive profile — and why honesty matters
A practical guide for high-school students on what belongs in a Strive profile, why ordinary experiences count, and why honesty beats exaggeration.
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Getting hired
How to get your first job while you're still at school
A step-by-step guide for Australian high-school students on finding, approaching and applying for a first part-time or casual job.
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Profile
What counts as experience when you've never had a job?
"I don't have any experience" is often not true. Here's how school, sport, hobbies and responsibilities translate into things employers understand.
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Getting hired
What employers actually look for in high-school students
Employers hiring teenagers often do not expect extensive experience. Here are the qualities that can matter and how to show you already have them.