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24.01.2022 Today I dropped by the local Pathology Collection Centre to have a little bit of blood collected. As part of the distraction, we chatted about work and the need for nurses. The Nurse went on to tell me about her son who is eleven and his one big career idea to be a DJ. It’s not uncommon for children and early teens to have big and lofty career ideas. I love that kids can dream and have amazing plans for their futures. Children learn about careers through the people and exper...iences around them that’s why it’s so important for kids to have lots of opportunities to learn about careers and work. The conversation turned to learning about careers and I suggested a few things that are the keys for children and teens to get their career planning underway. 1. Make sure your children have lots of firsthand opportunities to learn about work. Talk about what you do, your training for that job, and other jobs that are similar. 2. Let them know that the work you’re doing now isn’t the work you started off in. I am making an assumption here, but most people have had a few twists and turns in their career development. 3. Notice people working wherever you go. Let curiosity kick in and your children to ask their own questions. 4. Notice what your children are interested in and help them to see the links to work. 5. Set up a free account to some excellent career websites. I recommend My Future www.myfuture.edu.au and Job Outlook www.joboutlook.gov.au. Both sites offer lots of reliable career information, tools for discovery and links to discover more. 6. Lastly, and probably most important, encourage them to learn and grow. So, you want to be a DJ, I wonder how you get to do that work. And help them find out. And for your budding DJ - https://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-DJ Photo by Jan Stecha on Unsplash See more

21.01.2022 Agree or disagree? "I actually think that 'follow your passion' is terrible advice" Eddie Woo I agree - check this out for some insights into career and passion according to Eddie.

20.01.2022 I’ve got to say, it’s a tough job being a parent. I know. On the back of a few conversations with parents lately, I want to share a few key thoughts on how to guide your teenager or young adult through the maze of career decisions they need to make. 1. Parents you are the experts in your own children. You have watched them all their lives, you know what makes them laugh, the dreams they had at six years old, what fills them up and what drains the life out of them. These are ...your clues! I have a clue list if you’d like more ideas for what those clues might be just ask if you’d like to see it. 2. Why are clues so important? They help parents tap into the likes and dislikes, preferences, hopes, and dreams of your child. Are they sporty, love to read, play music, love/hate maths and much more? All these things give you insight into your unique child and in there are some of the themes that will come through throughout their lives. AND, career ideas and direction often come out of these things. 3. There are so many possibilities out there and it’s hard to know how to guide them. True but think about it, if you have a really good idea of what your child loves to do i.e. use your clues, then you don’t have to know about everything just the things that are right for your son, for your daughter. My advice is to learn what you need to know. Ask questions. Research and find out for yourself, share respectfully with your son or daughter, and keep learning together. There are some really good resources available that are free, reliable, and written in plain language. I’ve put them in the links below. Yes, it’s a tough job being a parent but it’s probably the most rewarding thing you’ll ever do. Go well. Here are the links for you: www.myfuture.edu.au www.joboutlook.gov.au www.jobjumpstart.gov.au Photo by Nicole Honeywill on Unsplash

20.01.2022 Amazing career story coming right up! Well, it does feature snakes, a firefighter, and Bangkok - what could possibly go wrong? Seriously, a great unfolding career, marked by bravery and service to the community. https://www.greatbigstory.com/stories/fireman-snake-catcher

16.01.2022 Think about this when you're preparing your application for your next job. Read the full article for lots of practical advice. PS - I used this advice today in a resume I am writing; this is the advice that I use :D

15.01.2022 Second post is a link to resources: School Leavers Support | Your Career https://yourcareer.gov.au/school-leavers-support/

15.01.2022 Free skills courses - yes please! Best way to get started - get some skills. For Year 12 school leavers. Summer Skills... https://education.nsw.gov.au/campaigns/summer-skills See more

14.01.2022 Excited for Sundays. Today I'm working with C3Bangkok on "Why comes before everything" Exploring life, purpose and the intersection with faith.

13.01.2022 According to the University of Sydney, this is what employers want from graduates. I'm going to add that they also want skills. Graduates need to be able to do things, have skills. Actually do the job. Free advice Friday; make sure to learn to work whilst you're at university. From your first year, work on the industry you want to work in. Third Year is too late.

10.01.2022 Here's some good jobs news. (thanks myfuture for the newsfeed) IT jobs boom sees TAFE struggle to meet demand for networking specialists - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) https://www.abc.net.au//it-jobs-boom-sees-employm/10900636

09.01.2022 Thanks for the sharing my article @Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong and thanks myfuture - love your work!

09.01.2022 INSPIRATION! One of the essential ingredients for young people and career exploration is INSPIRATION. This is what it looks like! Congratulations Norwest Christian College on bringing INSPIRATION so powerfully to your students. Love your work.

08.01.2022 Creatives need to be creative - it's who they are. Here's some great advice from Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash

05.01.2022 ATARs are out today. Truth is that after all that study and all that effort those numbers don't come close to saying who you really are. The future awaits. Good things to discover, great things to do.

02.01.2022 UAC goes live - Educational Access Scheme On Wednesday 22 April from 4pm, Adam Hennessy from the UAC Access Team will be hosting an Education Access Schemes Q&A live session on Facebook and Instagram. Educational Access Schemes (EAS) aim to help students, whose education has been negatively affected during Year 11 and/or Year 12 (or equivalent), receive an offer to university www.uac.edu.au//scholarships-an/educational-access-schemes