Researching different career options
Use our story "Finding our what career suits you" and do the exercises suggested then use the links below to start exploring different career options. When you find a job role you like the sound of, go back and look at your three lists to see if the tasks involved in the job match your requirements.
You can find details on different jobs in books, websites, career expos, newspapers and through your "network". Your "network" is defined in the story "Finding our what career suits you".
What to read
On CareerOne we have created a huge and ever growing library of career profiles. Truly A-Z, the profiles are created by the team at CareerOne.com.au or come from News Ltd newspapers around Australia and cover trades, services, professions and everything in between. Each profile features a real person talking about their real job.
Check it out all the career profiles
The CareerFAQs series is an excellent career planning resource. The series is growing all the time and currently numbers more than 40. Check out the titles: www.careersfaqs.com.au
Useful government websites
Your teacher can tell you about career shows that are coming up and obtain industry DVDs and websites about careers that interest you.
People you meet
When you meet people doing interesting jobs, don't be shy about asking questions. Most people love talking about themselves and what they do. Sample questions include: What's involved in your job? What sort of qualifications and personality traits do you need to succeed at the job? How did you get your job?
By Kate Southam, Editor of careerone.com.au
For more useful tips read the other stories in the Job hunting advice section as well as Ask Kate and Ask Kate Archives