Explore Careers Australia

📅 Last December, the Explore Careers team was lucky enough to participate in a very special careers immersion event with CIT educators from all across NSW. The best part? We were also able to bring our friends from the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, Dairy Australia, PwC Australia and Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)! By connecting with so many Careers and Transition Advisors, Deputy Principals and Principals, we were able to highlight tonnes of exciting career paths and inspire students across the country; just check out some of the great feedback we received in the video below! 🎉 👇 💫 We feel incredibly lucky for these opportunities to uplift the next generation of job seekers, and we can't wait to keep pushing forward in 2025. Want to join in? Connect with your future talent by sending us a message and get involved today! #EarlyCareers #CareerAdvisor #CareerGuidance #CareersDay #CareerEvent #GenZCareers #GenAlphaCareers #FirstJob #CareerPlanning

Who remembers their final year of high school? 👉 If it was anything like ours, it was full of ups, downs and all-nighters (especially when assignments began to pile up... A.K.A. most of the time). 📚 What we’re trying to say is that our final years were incredible, but turbulent, times. That’s why, in this week's article, we’re aiming to help current Year 12s make their last year go as smoothly as possible. ⛵☀️ 🔗 Head to the link below and discover insights into why year 12 is so important, discussions on whether students should take a gap year and what to do when they don’t know what’s next. Trust us; our latest article is a must-read for anyone sailing into the final stretch of high school. #HighSchool #Year12 #Graduation #Graduate #HighSchoolers #StudyTips #EarlyCareers #EarlyCareerAdvice

☝ If there’s one thing that we all have in common, it’s wanting truly meaningful work. In fact, it was this desire to make a real difference that inspired Joanne’s career pivot after fourty years in the corporate world. Nowadays, she’s found her place as a valued member of the Whiddon family and spends her workdays improving the lives of others. 🫶 💕 Our latest interview highlights exciting pathways into aged care for empathetic students who crave a rewarding role. Want to know more? Simply hit the link below! 🔗

When the time comes to track down a first job, the hospitality industry is a go-to for many young adults. However, not all of these job seekers are aware of just how far a role in this industry could take them! 🧑🍳 ☕ To debunk myths of hospitality roles being ‘first jobs’ and show how an entry-level position can be turned into something much bigger, we’ve dedicated this week’s blog post to finding careers in the hospitality industry! Don’t miss our analysis of industry trends, our top job hunting tips or insights into the exciting careers on offer; simply head to the link below to find out more! ✨ #GenZCareers #CareerAdviceForStudents #CareerTips #FirstJob #JobSearch #JobSearchTips #CareerSuccess #CareerSearch #CareerGuidance #DreamJob #CareerHunt #NewJob #BackToSchool #StudyTips #HospitalityIndustry

When students land their first job, it’s easy for them to fall into the trap of regarding it as ‘just a temporary gig.’ However, as many of us now know, there are opportunities for personal and professional growth in any role if you just know where to look.  👀 👉 That’s why our latest article is dedicated to helping students make the most of their first jobs, casual jobs and weekend jobs and, if they’re lucky, turn them into full-blown careers! Want to know more? Hit the link below and discover what we wish we knew when we were still in high school.  🔗 #FirstJob #WeekendJob #CasualWork #StudentJobs

While it might not feel like it yet, 2025 is here, and with it comes the chance for a fresh, organised and super productive start! 💫 🎒 Many of us will remember starting a new school year with the best of intentions, only for a lack of preparation to have us scrambling after a mere few weeks. With our most recent blog post, we’re helping students set themselves up for success (that can withstand an entire school year, not just a quarter of a term).  If you want to catch our productivity and organisation tips, head to the link below; they’re not just for students; they can be applied in the workplace, too! 💡 #BackToSchool #StudyTips #CareerAdviceForStudents #CareerTips #CandidAdvice 

We spend a lot of time at work, and for those who feel happy in the workplace, that’s a good thing! However, if you don’t know how to have fun at work, it can be a real drag. 🙃 👉 That’s why we’re dedicating our latest article to helping you find more joy in what you do; in other words, we’re teaching you how to truly enjoy the 9-5! Whether you’ve been a member of the workforce for years or are just starting out, you won’t want to miss our top tips for increasing happiness at work. Simply click the link below to learn more! ✨

‘I say go for it! It’s honestly been the best experience I’ve had, and you learn and grow so much from it!’ 🏆 🎉 👉 With these kinds of testimonials from current employees, it comes as no surprise that mycar is a first-choice employer for those wanting to enter the automotive industry.  Those of us who have already entered the workforce already know the importance of finding a career path that taps into your passions. That’s why we’ve dedicated our latest employee spotlight to teaching young job seekers with a passion for cars where their interests can take them! 🏎 🚘 🌟 Click the link below and tune in to Mia’s insider insights as she chats about her experience working for such an incredible company and launching her career in the fast lane! 

Retail roles are regularly regarded as ‘first jobs’ to take on while you’re still studying, but as any of us with experience in the industry will know, they’re so much more than that!  🏆 🎉 👉 To prove our point, we’ve enlisted the help of retail superstar turned corporate legend Reece to show our audience just how far a retail career can take you. Since starting out in an Anaconda store, he’s worked his way up to head office and now wants to teach others how to do the same! 🌟 Tune in to learn about his inspiring route to success and the many training and development opportunities offered by the incredible team at Spotlight Retail Group (SRG). 🛍️

School holidays are rapidly approaching, and so is our opportunity to help young adults spend their upcoming free time productively! 🎉 ☀️ 👉 If you ask us, it all comes down to the three Rs: Reset, Recharge, and Rev-Up; after all, the school holidays are the perfect time to let go of stress and prepare for the new year. If you want to learn how, all you need to do is head to the link below. Trust us, with these tips, students will be setting themselves up for your best year yet! 😎