Know yourself

Whether you’re mid-career or still studying, the first step in thinking about your next career move is to understand who you are and what you want.  This means exploring your skills, interests, personality, qualities and values.

If you’re ready for a change, get started by completing our activities to help you know yourself.

• Know yourself activities
  

Not sure you’re even looking for a change?

Think you might want something different out of work but not sure what?  Check our tips on what to consider and read about other people’s experiences.

• Making changes in your career
  

If you’re only just starting out on your career then you’ve got lots of options to consider.  We’ve got loads of specific information for you depending on your situation.

• School students and leavers
• Already in study and training

From builder to journalist, Francis Malley

Journalism is Francis' second career. A builder by trade, he was doing an office technology course when the teacher noticed that his writing was good and asked whether he had considered becoming a journalist.

A light just clicked on; writing was something I had always wanted to do but until then I had just buried the idea. As soon as she said it I went straight in and signed on to a journalism course.

Francis Malley, Print Journalist

Read more about Francis’ work as a print journalist