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Individuals

Helping people gain skills for education, employment and entrepreneurship is the core of our purpose at MTC Australia. We will help you define your career goals, access no-cost education to help prepare you for employment or small business ownership and support you as you apply for jobs.

For Employers

For Employers

Whether you’re a large organisation with branches nationwide or a small family-owned business and whether you need new employees or want to develop existing ones, MTC can deliver the results you need to transform your business.

About Us

About Us

MTC was established in 1989 in Marrickville by a team of just three. Now we’re a group of 450 dedicated people working at more than 40 locations across NSW and Queensland and every year we support 20,000 people with new skills, confidence and opportunities.

Refer to MTC

Refer to MTC

For over 35 years, our referring partners have trusted us to help their customers find their path in life. Together we can achieve your customer’s unique ambitions so you can improve your outcomes and transform the impact you have in your community.

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How to stay safe when applying for jobs online

Have you noticed that most job search websites ask for your personal information, like your name, phone number, and email address when applying for a job? While this is completely normal, scammers can also post fake job ads and use a range of tactics to trick job seekers into sharing personal or financial information.

When applying for jobs online, you should be careful to stay safe by protecting your privacy and being mindful of the information you share.

So, what can you do to protect yourself when applying for jobs online?

Connect safely

You can stay safe by connecting to the internet using a secure network and by checking that all of your accounts that have strong passwords. Did you know most people will include elements of their name, birthday, and pet’s name in their password? Most of these details are available on a person’s social media accounts, so it’s easier than ever for cybercriminals to guess passwords. The best kind of password is one that looks like it’s a jumble of numbers, letters, and symbols, using both capital and lowercase letters.

Use trusted job sites

Leading jobs board providers like Seek and CareerOne work to make sure the vacancies listed on their site are real. They also provide advice on safe job seeking.

Think twice before uploading your résumé.

Before uploading your résumé, check the job website’s privacy policy. Find out how they will store and distribute your information. Never include your date of birth or home address in an uploaded résumé.

Use trusted recruitment agencies

There are lots of different recruitment and labour-hire agencies. Some specialise in finding people for specific industries or occupations, while others focus on short-term placements.

  • Research recruitment agencies to find one with a history of placing people like you into real jobs with reputable employers. Get recommendations from others on the best recruiters, like MTC Recruitment, a trusted recruitment agency driven by social purpose. If you are still unsure, ask the agency to provide you with information on their placement rates.
  • Don’t provide your bank details to an employer until your employment has been confirmed. Don’t forget to check that you are being paid the correct amount.