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Career Support & Learning at University
The University Landscape – Career Support & Learning at University Are you heading off to university? Congratulations! This blog is for those of you who are entering higher education for the first time. You may not know what is available at university regarding career and learning support, so this blog is for you. Did you […]
What is a Personal Brand?
What is a Personal Brand? Great question. Think of a brand; any brand. My mind goes to Marmite. No, not Vegemite! This product is a delicious spread that you can put with toast and butter, for breakfast or a snack. It’s similar to Vegemite, the Australian ‘equivalent’. Or is it? Well, yes…but no. It’s similar, […]
Job Search and Networking.
Job search skills include active networking. Networking is so important for ongoing career success that I’m prompted to share a story about a current job search I’m helping with. The example I offer here demonstrates the importance of keeping doors open. My client works in the corporate sector. He has a long and distinguished career, […]
The qualifications that students need.
The qualifications that students need for long-term career success are not necessarily the same qualifications that their parents obtained and the Australian Government recognises the need for radical change. The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) exists to set the standards of knowledge, skills and understanding required at each level of tertiary education. This framework has […]
How can your child be career smart?
How can your child be career smart? Indeed, what does career smart mean? According to Jan Smart, from the Foundation of Young Australians, we need to rethink what it means to be smart. There is rapid change in the world of work and we cannot assume that a job that our child takes now will […]
Looking for a job?
Is your child or young adult looking for a job? Gaining employment is increasingly difficult in light of current trends. For example, automation is taking jobs from youth groups: We pay at an automated teller at the supermarket more frequently that queue and pay a young employee. More of the “human” roles are being taken over […]
Career Uncertainty
Natal’ya Galliot, PhD Candidate in Education at Macquarie University, argues for early career conversations with students in order to reduce career uncertainty. The education system should move towards ensuring that students are provided with career education sessions before they make their elective subject choices, enabling them to make informed decisions. At the moment, this rarely […]
Careers 2014
I’m sharing a great interview from SBS News, as some of the best advice I can offer is for job seekers, and those embarking upon the next stage in their learning path, to be aware of what employers are looking for. Being mindful of future career opportunities empowers the individual to be proactive and pragmatic […]