If a potential employer ever offers work to you or someone you know for just a few days to 'see how you go', they may be liable for up to $11,000 if you leave unpaid.

The practice of using young workers for free is highly illegal and authorities are warning the age mostat risk, teeangers, to be on their guard.

Rip-off employers offering upaid trials are exploiting inexperienced workers by avoiding any contractual agreement and losing interest in workers who may otherwise be performing well in a position.

Workplace lawyer, Sian Ryan suggests the following tipsto follow when seeking jobs.

Tips for Seeking Jobs:

1.       Start your search early

2.       Do your homework

3.       Be flexible

4.       Show enthusiasm and customer orientation

5.       Remember that first impressions count

6.       See the bigger picture - this is the beginning of your career

For more details call 131 628 or go to http://www.youngpeopleatwork.nsw.gov.au