Career Focus

How Podcasts Can Guide Your Career Choices

As Year 10 students begin to look ahead to the choices they will make in Year 11, the decisions about which subjects to study can seem both exciting and daunting. These choices are more than just a timetable - they set the foundation for your future career path. In this digital era, podcasts have become an engaging way to explore the many routes a career can take.

Podcasts provide a window into the professional world, inviting you to learn about different fields from those who live them every day. They bring career decisions off the pages of a textbook and into real life, offering insights that can help you decide what subjects or vocational pathways might align with your interests. Imagine learning the intricacies of a profession during your morning commute or lunch break - it’s a fun and dynamic way to fuel your curiosity while making those early career decisions.

A great example can be found in the WA Police Force’s Persons of Interest podcast. This series goes beyond the headlines by delving deep into the day-to-day realities of police work. Through candid stories about real-life cases, the podcast demonstrates the commitment, teamwork, and problem-solving that characterise a career in law enforcement. For students considering how subjects like law, social studies, or even technology might shape their future, these insights can help clarify which pathway resonates with their ambitions.

Listening to podcasts like Persons of Interest doesn’t just inform you about a career—it brings the subject to life. The mix of investigative storytelling and firsthand accounts can make your journey to understanding different professions more vivid and relatable. More than that, tuning in during your commute or free time can transform everyday moments into opportunities for learning and self-discovery.

For Year 10 students at the crossroads of their academic and professional futures, incorporating podcasts into your research is both a practical resource and a fun way to explore your options. By hearing the real challenges and triumphs of those in the field, you might find inspiration to choose subjects that pave the way to a fulfilling career—even if it means discovering a passion you never knew existed.

So, as you prepare for Year 11 and the decisions that lie ahead, consider adding a podcast to your routine. Whether you’re exploring the realm of law enforcement, considering a field in science, or pondering a future in business or the arts, these stories could be the spark that lights your career path. Happy listening, and here’s to exploring all the possibilities that lie ahead!

And while on the subject of possibilities and opportunities, be sure to look through this month’s edition of Careers Compass. You are bound to find an event of interest or a pathway or two.

St George's Careers Compass - Issue 5

Mrs Sharan Tagore

Associate Dean of Teaching & Learning