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When considering career options, it’s important to consider what makes you tick. Understanding what brings you joy, your key values, interests and strengths is a critical first step to identifying options that align.

STEP 1:  Who are you?

Think about yourself and consider:

• What your interests are
• What your values are
• What you are good at
• What you enjoy doing
• The skills you have
• The environment you want to work in
• Whether you want to study full-time, part-time or later?
• The type of personality you are
• What you think you may want to do, or enjoy
• What your needs are
• The sort of life you want – where you want to live, the people you want to be around, the hours you want to be working, how a typical day might be

STEP 2: Be aware of your options

• Explore the occupations that interest you.
• Research the industries in which you would like to work – try to expand on the more traditional options and also remember to look closer to home.
• Research where the vacancies are – understand the number of people employed in the field, the growth projections and in which locations.
• Speak to people who work in the role and/or industry sector – having first-hand accounts of what it is like to work in a particular job or industry can be invaluable, and it will build your personal network.
• Explore your study options – University, TAFE or other courses offered.  Check entry requirements, cost of courses, and employment outcomes.
• Understand and explore options associated with apprenticeships, traineeships and on-the-job training.

STEP 3:  Making decisions

Looking at who you are from Step 1 and what options are available from Step 2 can help you to decide:

• Your next step
• How to get there
• Implications on your life and ideal lifestyle
• Funding
• Short term and long term goals

Remember:

• You are surrounded by people who can assist you – teachers, careers advisor, VET coordinator, parents, family, friends, university/TAFE course coordinators, professional associations and employers.
• Do your research and be open-minded to opportunities and options.
• Do what YOU want – not what your friends are going to do.

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