Jul 11

University open days open doors

You might have seen a poster or ten around town – universities and colleges are holding their open days through August and into September. Posters on buses and bus stops, banners on the street, billboards going to the sky and back. Yes, universities and colleges are extremely keen to meet... read more →
Jun 19

Year 10 parents need to know …

Towards the end of Term 2 and into Term 3, Year 10 students will be making subject choices for years 11 and 12. It's a key time for career decision making. The key message from educators and career counsellors is: choose relevant subjects for the course you are thinking of studying,... read more →
Jul 24
Jul 01

What DO you want be when you grow up?*

ou’re probably completely frustrated by the inevitable “what do you want to be when you grow up?” conversations.* But, step back, take a breath, and think through some strategies for getting career decision making right. It goes like this: learn more about yourself; learn more about the world of... read more →
Jun 27

Creative at work

ou know it's what you want to do. All the doubters are ready to shoot your ideas down, but you're creative to the core, and ready to do everything that it takes to build a career and work on the thing you love most. In my work as a... read more →
Jun 21
Start with passion, start true.

Career decision making starts here

here’s a unique pressure that comes for Year 10 students when they choose subjects for the last two years of high school. All future happiness seems to hang on these decisions and parents (and their children) often feel inadequate and under-informed. The premise I work with is: learn more... read more →
Jun 18

Careers expos – 8 tips to get the most out of your day

Career expos are a great opportunity to gather a stack of career and study information at one event. They differ from university and college open days in that there can be hundreds of exhibitors. It sounds good but parents and young people often come away more confused than before they... read more →
Jan 31

Stand out from the crowd – volunteer!

What's not to love about volunteering? From participating in the 40 Hour Famine and Red Shield Door Knock Appeal in high school, to Sports Coaching, to helping out in an after school program, opportunities to volunteer are endless. According to Volunteering Australia most people volunteer to help others and to benefit... read more →
Dec 16

School to work to where?

Leaving school and getting your career underway can be daunting. Everyone is talking about their plans for university, for study, to travel, to work, and you’re feeling just a little lost. Here's my six tips to get you back on track and be more confident as you get your career underway.... read more →
Dec 16
Ask questions

Need to talk through your study plans?

You know you want to study but what and where and how? HSC results and ATARs are out and universities and TAFE colleges are gearing up to answer your study questions. Here's some links to events and opportunities. Western Sydney University -  Course Decision Day, Sunday 18 December, 10am -... read more →