How Work Placement Can Boost Your Chances of Getting Hired by Up to 85%

Have you ever wondered why some people land jobs right after finishing their course while others keep applying with no response?It often comes down to one powerful difference: work placement.

According to national data from Jobs and Skills Australia, up to 85% of vocational graduates who completed practical training, such as work placements or apprenticeships, found employment in the same or related industry. That’s not just a number—it’s a turning point for many careers.

💡 What Is a Work Placement?

A work placement is a temporary but structured experience with an employer in your chosen field. It’s where you transition from the classroom into the workplace—getting your hands on tools, understanding daily operations, and learning from real-world situations.

Placements might be unpaid or low-paid, but what you gain in experience, confidence, and connection is priceless. For tradespeople, chefs, automotive technicians, or even future managers, placement is the step that transforms theory into practice.

📈 Why It Can Boost Hiring Chances by Up to 85%

Here’s why placements have such a strong effect on employment outcomes:

✅ 1. You Learn What the Classroom Can’t Teach

Being in a real workplace environment teaches you how to:

• Work under pressure

• Handle clients and customers

• Communicate with supervisors and colleagues

• Use tools and equipment the right wayThese are the skills that employers expect but rarely have time to teach new hires.

✅ 2. You Become Job-Ready

Placement shows that you're already familiar with how things work on the job.You’re no longer “just a student”—you’re someone with relevant, proven experience.

✅ 3. You Build Connections That Matter

Most people don’t realize how much hiring happens through referrals and internal recommendations. A placement is your opportunity to meet industry professionals who may offer you:

• A reference

• A casual or part-time job

• A future full-time role

Sometimes, a placement is the interview—if you prove yourself, you might not even have to apply again.

✅ 4. You Strengthen Your Resume and Confidence

Many applicants have a certificate. Far fewer can say:

“I completed 12 weeks of industry placement and worked on real projects.”

That kind of detail grabs attention—and shows you're not only qualified, but experienced.

😓 What Happens Without Placement?

Without practical exposure, many job seekers—especially graduates—run into common roadblocks:

• Your resume gets passed over: Employers are unsure about your real-world skills.

• You face the experience paradox: You need a job to gain experience, but you need experience to get a job.

• You accept roles below your qualification level: Just to get started—leading to frustration and burnout.

• You struggle in interviews: Because you haven’t applied your skills in practical situations before.

Even students who are highly capable and eager can find themselves stuck—not because of a lack of talent, but because they haven’t been seen in the workplace yet.

🤝 How Skill Ready Solutions Supports Your Journey

At Skill Ready Solutions, we help bridge the gap between education and employment.

Whether you're a local student, an international visa holder, or someone preparing for the Job Ready Program, we can connect you with employers who offer real, valuable work placement opportunities.

We provide:

• Access to verified industry employers

• Placement planning aligned with your goals (e.g., JRP, 482 sponsorship)

• Guidance on workplace communication and employer expectations

• Support with compliance and documentation

We don't just want you to get a placement—we want you to get a career start.

🚀 Final Thoughts: Why Wait?

If you’re serious about breaking into your industry—whether it's automotive, building, hospitality, or logistics—experience is your ticket in.

When studies show that up to 85% of placement-completers find employment, the question becomes:

Can you afford not to do a placement?

📣 Ready to Get Started?

Let Skill Ready Solutions help you take the next step with confidence.

📩 Contact us today to arrange your placement and start building real-world experience that sets you apart in the job market.

Disclaimer: Employment outcomes may vary based on individual performance, employer availability, and industry demand. The 85% figure is based on publicly available data from TAFE and Jobs & Skills Australia reports.