Which course is best for me?

Some people may know already what tertiary course they want to study. Many people, however, are not sure, and find it hard to sift through the enormous number of courses available to work out what courses will fulfil their career, study and life goals. It is very important to choose the right course for you. If you are choosing a course for personal interest and development, make sure that the course gives you the maximum opportunity to explore all of your interests. Most “generalist” courses offered by the tertiary institutions can provide you with a broad range of study options early on, allowing you to discover those which you like and are good at, so that you can focus on these subject areas later on in your studies. If you are choosing a course for career purposes, you need to ensure that the course will “get you where you want to go” in terms of your career goals. There are lots of resources available to help you ensure that the course you choose is the right one for your intended career. Two recommended sites are: myfuture This website is ideal if you're not even sure what career would suit you. The web is a joint initiative of the governments in Australia. It is unique among public websites in that it contains a vocational “self test” - you are asked questions about your personality, abilities and interests, and with this knowledge the web helps you identify suitable careers. http://www.myfuture.edu.au The Job Guide This website gives great background information on over 1000 careers, and also lets you know what tertiary courses are available to pursue each career. The web is published by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training. http://jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au/ Gradlink - the website of the Graduate Careers Council of Australia This website not only gives excellent information on what careers involve and what studies lead to them, but also up-to-date information on employment prospects and salaries in Australia. Visit http://www.graduatecareers.com.au/ and click on the main link “What Job for You” Each of these webs also links to other useful career web sites in Australia..

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