Explore the advice and resources below to help you with your career journey.
My direction
Think about your interests at school, subjects you enjoy and what motivates you. Discover what your strengths are and skills you would like to gain.
Explore different jobs to see which direction you may want to go in after school.
Take every opportunity to explore and ask questions at industry or career events and also talk to your parents.
My development
Know where your subjects can lead and how to choose your subjects for future study and training.
Gain work experience and develop new skills.
Understand what your study and training options are.
Find out about the study options you have when leaving school.
Learn about apprenticeships and how to find them.
Know how to get help with the costs of study and training and managing your finances.
Prepare for life after secondary school.
My job hunt
Cover all options – from checking advertised vacancies to tapping the hidden job market.
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Start with working out your skills and experiences so far. This will help you both prepare a CV and show potential employers what you can offer.
Find out how to get the most out of your CV and create your CV with CV Builder or a template.
Practise talking about yourself to others and get comfortable with answering questions about your strengths and experiences so far.