"The future depends on what you do today." – Mahatma Gandi
Just like that, Term 3 is almost over! The last few weeks have seen many meetings with Year 12s about SATAC and course preferences and we’ve had a few students across Year 10 and 11 preparing for and heading out on work experience.
I provided our Senior School students with links to dozens of Christmas casual jobs, and I’ve heard that many students have already had interviews and gained employment. Great work!
What do you ask at a Job Interview?
Speaking of employment, have you prepared for your interview? While you may have practised answers to all the questions you might be asked, have you thought about what you want to ask?
Interviewers often end by asking if you have any questions, so having a couple ready shows you’re interested and prepared. Asking the right questions can also help you work out if the job’s a good fit.
Good questions to ask:
- What can I do to succeed in this role?
- What are some of the challenging aspects of the role?
- What do people enjoy most about working here?
Avoid asking questions about:
- Pay or promotions.
- If you can choose your own hours or days off.
- Information you could’ve found online.
Before you leave an interview, ask when you're likely to hear back. If that date passes without word, it's fine to follow up, but hold off until then, as chasing too early can come across as impatient.
SATAC Reminders
- Pay $60 for your application if you pay before 30 September—the price jumps to $210 after this.
- Use a personal email address when creating your account
- Have your SACE number and USI (Unique Student Identifier) handy. If you are unsure if you have a USI, go to www.usi.gov.au
- Have access to digital documents when creating your application e.g. evidence of a completed VET qualification, as you will need to enter these details into your application.
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Eight of the Fastest-Growing Jobs in Australia
- AI Engineer
- Physiotherapist
- Dental Assistant
- Paramedic
- Aged and Disability Carer
- Power Systems Engineer
- Nursing Support and Personal Care Worker
- Accountant
So, what does this mean for you?
Looking at where jobs are growing can help you discover careers you didn’t know existed, see which industries are going to need more people and understand the different ways you can get into them, and there are a lot more options than the eight above.
Do you want to learn more about these jobs, identify what you would need to study to get one of these jobs and more? Read this article from ExploreCareers.com.au.
Explore Careers in Hospitality
For many young people, a job in hospitality is a rite of passage. It’s your first pay cheque, your entry into the working world, your chance to enter the ‘staff only’ door of your local café and figure out how it all works, but the hospitality industry is so much more than a few weekend shifts. Chefs, sommeliers, venue managers and event directors are all part of this thriving industry, where creativity and problem-solving skills go hand-in-hand.
The Anyway Careers in Hospitality learning module guides you through a vast array of hospitality careers, the different pathways to get there, and the trends and technology shaping the hospitality industry of tomorrow.
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Careers and Industry Connections office
Don’t forget to swing by and see me in the Careers and Industry Connections office located off the hallway in the library (opposite the Art and Artists books). Grab some resources, have your questions answered or just come by for a chat. Alternatively, you can email me to make a meeting time.
Upcoming Events
28 September – 9 October
Adelaide Tuition Centre – Exam Revision Seminars
Revision seminars for Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English Literary Studies, General Mathematics, Legal Studies, Mathematical Methods, Modern History, Nutrition, Physics, Psychology, Specialist Mathematics and Study Skills.
For more information and bookings, visit the Adelaide Tuition Centre website.
Tarsh Boyko
Careers and Pathways Advisor