Feeling a little overwhelmed with the prospect of post high school decision making? Not sure which career is right for you?
CQUniversity and Start TAFE Now (STN) can support you through the career planning process and help you get started on the pathway to your future!
Keep reading for our top career planning tips…
Read our Start TAFE Now Guide
Our guides are more than just a list of courses. Each Start TAFE Now Guide includes information about the course requirements, career opportunities and resource requirements.
If you have a career in mind and you are unsure which Start TAFE Now course is right for you, our guide will help will get you started!
Try a Career Assessment
A big part of discovering which career is right for you is discovering more about yourself.
- What do you like?
- What do you dislike?
- What are your strengths?
- What is important to you?
- What is your personality?
Our career assessment tool can assist with building your self-awareness. Undertake Career Voyage now! Click on ‘Create New Client Account’ then enter the following Organisation ID: 005996. Click on ‘Next’ and then ‘enter details’. Create your username and password on the details screen.
Research online options
There are lots of useful resources to assist you in exploring different career options. Check out a few of our favourites:
Reach out to CQUni Careers
Still not sure which direction to take? Talk to a Career Consultant about study pathways that will best suit your individual career goals and aspirations.
Book an appointment that suits your availability!
CQUni Careers support CQUniversity students in achieving their career development and professional aspirations through career education, guidance and information. The team are about building employability and job search skills as students prepare to be work-ready in their chosen career.
Attend Virtual Open Days
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CQUniversity is offering Virtual Open Days.
Join us at one of our Virtual Open Days and discover our range of TAFE and university courses available to study. Plus, chat with our expert teaching staff, explore our virtual facilities and learn more about our outstanding range of support services.
If you pick a Start TAFE Now course that isn’t necessarily leading you towards your chosen career pathway or you are unsure of what career you are after, you are still obtaining transferrable skills that employers are looking for. Some of these include communication skills, customer service, time management and self-motivation.
Contact the Start TAFE Now team on 13 27 86 or email stn@cqu.edu.au to get started.
