Identify interests and strengths.

Talk to your career’s advisor and teachers.

Set a clear, realistic goal.
Goals can be specific (e.g. find a part-time job for summer) or general (e.g. learn a trade), then break it down into smaller, achievable goals (e.g. write a resumé, enrol in TAFE) 

Contact agencies and services that specialise in helping people prepare for and find work. Many can be found here.

Learn specific skills.
Experience in practical, social and organisational skills can be developed through:

• a university or technical and further education (TAFE) course
• a vocational education and training (VET) course
• a training program run by a disability support agency
• a self-employment support service
• work experience, volunteer work or an internship
• a club or other organised activity
• support and advice from a mentor

Ask for help writing a resumé and job applications.

Practice job interviewing.

• Learn non-verbal communication like handshakes, smiles and eye contact
• Do practice interviews with people outside your immediate family
• Prepare some standard responses to common interview questions
• Research on employers and prepare questions