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Shortlisting your favourite options
OK, you’re almost there. The third step in career decision making is about shortlisting your favourite options. We recommend you try and bring it down to three or four. Then take a deep dive into each option and get more information to help you confidently make a decision. Get access to information, tools and techniques below.
Education & Training
Career pathways for young people with disabilities
Deciding on a career path in high school is a serious challenge for any student. It’s exactly the same for students who may have a disability – why wouldn’t it be? Just remember, the sooner you start thinking about your career options, and the pathways that can help you get there, the better.
Find the student accommodation that’s right for you
Are you preparing to move away from home to study somewhere in Tasmania? If so, then get ready for an exciting year or two. To begin with, you’ll need to find a place to live.
Get open days into your calendar
By now you’ll know it’s important to take a deep dive into courses you are thinking of doing post-school. One way to do this is to go to Open Days and Course Information events.
Apply early to the University of Tasmania
There are many ways to start your university adventure. The University of Tasmania has worked with schools across Tasmania to help Year 12 students get ahead. Learn about the University of Tasmania’s School Recommendation Program (SRP).
How much do you know about qualifications?
Get the low down on the different types of qualifications. See how they can help with your education, training and job opportunities. And learn what type of organisations deliver qualifications. Learn about qualifications.
The secret is out! Alternative ways to get into your dream course
You may not be aware that there are alternative paths to get to you to Uni or TAFE. By being adaptable and flexible, you can still get to where you want to go (who cares how you get there?). Find out the alternative ways to your dream course.
Not sure how to rank your uni course preferences?
If you’re planning on University you’ll need to think about your courses preferences. Find out how uni preferences work.
World of Work
The information you need to decide on an occupation
The more you know about an occupation you’re interested in the better. Find out what Labour Market Information is and how it can really help you out about future job prospects.
How to test if an occupation is right for you
If you’re keen on pursuing a particular occupation, how do you know it’ll meet your expectations? See how work experience and volunteering can test if an occupation is right for you.
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What’s your decision making style?
Do you know what the three different types of decision styles are? See which one you tend to use the most and when best to use the different styles. You’ll find it’ll be super helpful to know when you make career decisions. Find out your decision making style.