Careers Corner

What is Career Planning?

For many students, finding the right career or job may be a difficult and frustrating task. Students may have a number of careers in mind, but they may not be sure which one is the right one for them. Students may consider:

• What am I good at?
• Which skills do I like to use?
• What kind of education do I need?
• What skills and experience do I need?
• Do I have the personality or character for the job?
• What kind of settings is most productive for me?

Career Planning is regarded as a necessary guiding tool to explore likes, dislikes, skills and vocational activities. Students undertake career planning to explore career options and paths and make appropriate career choices.  This may involve a course of study, upgrading existing skills and / or volunteer work. 

Career Planning Tools

Some students use various “Personality & Career Interest Tests” in order to understand their behaviour types and interests. These tests may show you some kinds of careers you might find satisfying. 

Personality & Career Interest Tests are intended to be used by individuals as career guidance and a practical starting point for thinking about courses, jobs and careers. 

It is based on the premise that vocational interests (i.e. activity preferences) may be inferred from consistent patterns of likes and dislikes. It provides one way in which people may learn about occupational options.

Remember that your interests will change from time to time. They are only a small part of helping you decide about occupations. Your abilities, opportunities, personal circumstances and the current job market will also determine what your career move will be. 

Personality & Career Planning Websites

• https://ceav.vic.edu.au/my-career-insights/
• https://www.morrisby.com/ 
• https://www.crystalknows.com/disc-personality-test
• http://www.123test.com/disc-personality-test/

These websites help you identify your personality type and what types of work you most like doing. You undertake activities to build your career profile, explore career ideas, consider career options and develop your career plan.

Career Interest Tests

Career Interest Tests and Assessments are designed to discover the skills, aptitude and talents of students. A self-assessment can be a useful tool in assessing the areas in which a student has strengths and limitations. 

The results can be useful in helping students to choose a career that is in tune with their goals and talents. While the validation of each instrument may vary from test to test, overall, these types of assessments have been proven to introduce more career options and increase the understanding of oneself. 

Free Online Career Interest Test

• https://explorecareers.com.au/career-quiz/
• http://www.123test.com/career-test/

Important Dates in March 2025

My Career Insights (Morrisby Profiling) for Glen Eira College Year 9 students

Fri March 28th & Tues April 1st 2025

More information will be provided closer to the date. 

Open Days at TAFE & Universities and Career Expos

Holmesglen TAFE Open Day

Thu 20 Mar 2025

From 4.30 pm to 6 pm

Website: https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/study-with-us/open-days

National Careers & Employment Expo

March 20 to 22, 2025Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale

Website: https://www.careersemploymentexpo.com.au/Victorian.html 

Please do not hesitate to contact the Careers and Pathways Coordinators for assistance. 

Chris Kotsonis 

Careers and Pathways Coordinator

Email: Chris.Kotsonis@education.vic.gov.au

Terry McGann 

Careers and Pathways CoordinatorEmail: Terence.McGann@education.vic.gov.au