Choosing a career
There are many different ways and resources available to help you find and investigate the options open to you.
"You can be" careers A-Z rap! Check out some of these online resources and tips: Students who are unsure of their future are advised to consider:
JobJump
Register now to get career and course information. This is for both McCarthy students & parents. What to do: 1. Click on I'm New at the top 2. Type in: McCarthy Catholic College Tamworth 3. Register with your non-school/personal email address 4. Use the school password: brumbies to set up your account. |
Do you want to be a doctor or a surgeon???
Here is the list of links you MUST to check out before you apply to study in 2022:
*Post graduate medicine courses: these are offered at some universities AFTER students complete any degree. |
The Good Careers Guide provides information on over 600 careers with the duties involved, courses required, job prospects, links to similar careers and salary guides.
Narrow down possible careers by areas or fields of interest, your strengths and types of courses (skill levels).
Narrow down possible careers by areas or fields of interest, your strengths and types of courses (skill levels).
Explore Careers- worth checking out for various industries, real life experiences, jobs with over 100 leading employers, career journeys and options!
Careers in specific industries and areas:
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My Future Finder - a personality survey for McCarthy students. Allow about 20 minutes to do it.
Then make an appointment to see Mrs. Barrett to discuss your report after you have done this to see how it can help with choosing careers. |
My Big Tomorrow –search a range of careers and get information about the skills & qualifications they need. |
University or not or a trade??? It is not that simple or easy or "one size fits all" answer for all students.
Research over the past ten years has consistently highlighted that VET is not perceived as a first choice career pathway for many Australians. But it is not just about traditional trades.
Growth and skills shortage industries: aviation, health care, defence, tourism, cyber security, IT, agriculture and more.
Health Care and Social Assistance is the largest and fastest growing industry in Australia. The top five occupations in this industry are registered nurses, aged and disabled carers, child carers, nursing support and personal care workers and receptionists.
When you look at the jobs growth predicted in vocational skill areas it is a highly compelling argument for both parents and students to carefully consider vocational skill areas when assessing career options. VET is vitally important to securing a strong and prosperous future for our nation. Skills and training are central to our economic growth, our business productivity and creating more jobs.
"University debt and limited job prospects mean learning a trade at TAFE is better for income according to the Grattan Institute report" - ABC (August 2019). The Grattan Institute looks at the earning capacity of university students and those young people who learn a trade in this report.
What can I do with my university degree?
What jobs can a B Social Science or B Management (Digital Creative Enterprise) or a B Arts graduate do? This is a question often asked by students and parents. This website from the University of Wollongong may help answer these questions.
Research over the past ten years has consistently highlighted that VET is not perceived as a first choice career pathway for many Australians. But it is not just about traditional trades.
Growth and skills shortage industries: aviation, health care, defence, tourism, cyber security, IT, agriculture and more.
Health Care and Social Assistance is the largest and fastest growing industry in Australia. The top five occupations in this industry are registered nurses, aged and disabled carers, child carers, nursing support and personal care workers and receptionists.
When you look at the jobs growth predicted in vocational skill areas it is a highly compelling argument for both parents and students to carefully consider vocational skill areas when assessing career options. VET is vitally important to securing a strong and prosperous future for our nation. Skills and training are central to our economic growth, our business productivity and creating more jobs.
"University debt and limited job prospects mean learning a trade at TAFE is better for income according to the Grattan Institute report" - ABC (August 2019). The Grattan Institute looks at the earning capacity of university students and those young people who learn a trade in this report.
What can I do with my university degree?
What jobs can a B Social Science or B Management (Digital Creative Enterprise) or a B Arts graduate do? This is a question often asked by students and parents. This website from the University of Wollongong may help answer these questions.