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QUT RETURN TO STUDYWhere to from here?Career Planning

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Career Planning Model


Challenge the myths - I want to return to study, but I am concerned about...

• No-one in my family has been to university so I don’t really belong there either

• Only smart and rich people go to university• The current job market determines what

career a person should choose• There is a test that can tell me what I should do• This decision affects the rest of my life• I have a high rank so I should choose a ‘smart’

course like Law

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Step by step process

1. undertake self exploration2. Explore/research opportunities3. consider multiple pathways4. undertake thorough decision making5. develop an action plan


Undertake self-exploration

• think about your skills and aptitudes• consider your personality, interests, and values• consider your influences• work out what lifestyle you desire (ability to work

part-time, wealth, status, travel)• resources:

– Match My Skills (www.qut.edu.au/study/undergraduate-study)

– My Future – My Guide (www.myfuture.edu.au)– Uni prep

(http://www.bridgetostudy.com.au/uniprep/index.php)

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Explore Opportunities

• investigate occupations THEN courses

• find out about various occupations:

– what activities will I do on a daily basis

– what values are linked to this role

– Is it a good match for you?

• Resources: – My Future – The Facts (www.myfuture.edu.au)– Talk to people


Consider multiple study pathwaysWhat are the different study pathways - Find out more

•what does the course involve•what subject areas will be covered•is there a good link with industry•how successful were past graduates in gaining employment

–University websites–www.qut.edu.au/courses - look at units for

assessment, contact hours, etc–www.careers.qut.edu.au/student/gradstat.jsp


Undertake thorough decision making

What are important factors for you to consider?

•geographical location/commuting times•length of course, costs, part-time/external study•career outcomes, potential salary•demand for occupation•motivation, family demands, current employment


Develop an action plan

Once you have decided on a number of courses consider:• how to order preferences• how do I apply• check any cut-off dates and portfolios or audition

dates• look into fees, study and living costs, scholarships,

and financial support, part-time jobs• visit the uni, organise accommodation, set up

study area, consider travel, public transport


More advice and information?