Information for secondary students and school leavers
Read about young people making career decisions
You are not the only one who has to make career decisions. Here are some young people facing some tough decisions - read how a career consultant would help them.
Not sure about leaving home to study
Jake knows exactly what he wants to study, but the course is offered only in another city. He’s not sure about moving away from home and leaving his family and friends. What should he do?
No idea what to do
Renee doesn’t know what she wants to do when she leaves school. Nothing stands out and she wishes there wasn’t so much pressure to make a choice. Her Mum says to do what makes her happy. What should she do?
Parents don’t approve of his career choice
Liam is a great all-rounder at school – he’s top of his class in science and plays music in a band. His parents have firm ideas about what he should do, but he’d like a creative career. What should he do?
Didn’t get into the course you want
Taylor just found out he didn’t get into the sports academy he applied for. He’s sick of school and he’s thinking about getting a job that keeps him fit, so he can keep up his sport and try again next year. What should he do?
Not sure which course to choose
Maia has just found out she got into two courses she’s applied for. One involves travel while the other could earn her more money in the future. She’s not sure how to decide between them. What should she do?
Pressure from parents to study
Fraser has left school and is working in a supermarket full time until he decides what he wants to do. His parents want him to study something and think he’s wasting his time. He hates the supermarket, but he doesn’t want to study full time. What should he do?
Parents support you and you have lots of choices
Georgia is multi-talented and could go anywhere and do anything. Her parents will support her in whatever she does. She’s finding choosing a profession really hard. What should she do?
