Finding the right job can be difficult, especially for recent graduates or those who have been fired. There are many job postings online but it can be hard to stand out without relevant experience or a strong CV. The unemployment rate adds more competition from more experienced applicants. Options to improve employment prospects include taking a short course for new qualifications or accepting a temporary lower-paid job. Getting journeyman operator jobs also poses challenges but following requirements strictly can lead to employment. These jobs involve responsibility for safely operating and maintaining machines, and potentially supervising others. The jobs pay $19-26 per hour for 8-hour days and include standard benefits that may be negotiable such as insurance, vacation time, and relocation expenses.