Not sure what you want to do?

It’s completely normal to be unsure about what you want to do when you finish school. It can be hard to work out exactly what’s on offer and what is the best option for you.

Career Advice Australia works to help you understand the different career pathways that are open to you through activities like Structured Workplace Learning and the Adopt a School Programme, but there are plenty of other resources that can help you to start thinking about your future.

If you’re not sure where you want to head, check out the myfuture website. Browse through the general facts and have a look at the amazing array of career opportunities that are out there today. Or head straight to the my guide section for a more personalised approach. It leads you through activities to help you figure out your strengths and explore future career options.

Making decisions about your future can be hard, and sometimes it’s best to focus on things you are good at, or things you really enjoy. The bullseye posters can help you choose career pathways by focusing on the subjects you like to study at school. The posters show all the different job opportunities that can come from studying subjects like English, art, economics or physical education. They also list the level of training or study required to achieve these jobs. This can help you make important decisions about further study, vocational educational and training, and work.

It’s especially important for year 12 students to start thinking about where they might head when they finish school. No matter what year you are in, the Year 12 - what next? website is a great way to find out about post-school study, training and work options. It’s loaded with tips and ideas for different career pathways.

There are other opportunities open to you, both while you are at school, and when you finish, that can help you gain experience and get to know your strengths. Volunteering is a great way to get out into the workforce, while doing something good for the community. You can find out about volunteering, and other opportunities just for young people at The Source. You can even sign up for their monthly newsletter so you keep up-to-date on new programs, events and competitions.