Volume 28 Issue 28 06 Sep 2019 6 Elul 5779

Careers

Claire Pech – Careers Advisor

Kathryn Turner

This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Kathryn Turner, from Turning Point Consulting, who spoke to our Year 12s. Kathryn gave a very effective talk to the cohort about where they are at now, and where they are heading next. Some of the great take home message for the group (for all career paths ahead)  were as follows:

  • Make sure that a GAP year is planned. She had seen a lot of students who had not planned their year off which had ended up being an unproductive experience.
  • Make a GAP experience something to talk about, something of value, and something that will differentiate.
  • Be prepared to change courses, Universities and directions after a first year at Uni. Over 30% of first years were doing the same.
  • Be prepared at any interview to talk about the three things that are very YOU, and will differentiate you. And listen to the question, don’t just tell them what facts have been rehearsed.
  • Be aware of good posture, a solid handshake, and body language – what message does your body language give across?
  • Becoming self aware, by listening and tuning in to what subjects were enjoyed at school and what work environments suited you.

Open Days

This weekend there are four open days at:

  1. UNSW
  2. ACU Strathfield
  3. The Hotel School (Torrens University)
  4. National Art School.

For more details find out more at:- https://www.uac.edu.au/assets/documents/schools/uni-open-days-2019.pdf

Between now and the end of term I am busy with Year 12 appointments. I can still see Year 12 students in Terrm 4, and parents, who are still trying to finalise preferences, figure out bonus points, learn about majors/minors and understand the course system. So feel free to book in or plan it during Term 4 if timings don’t suit now:

https://calendly.com/clairepechcareers

Focused HSC Workshops at UTS in the October Holidays for Year 12 students: UTS are hosting InspirED’s in-depth, subject-specific workshops for HSC students in the October holidays. Improve your knowledge, skills and confidence with personalised assistance from expert teachers and markers. Workshops run 9.00 am – 5.00 pm across 19 subjects. Find out more: https://inspired.edu.au or call 1300 677 336.