While many school leavers may only be focused on getting through the final few months of their school careers, it is also essential to sort out what you will be doing next year once the chaos of exams are over, and you have had your major break.
Now is the time to actually look towards the future, starting with what career you are planning to study towards.
Registrations for 2014 are already open at colleges. Now is the time to make that decision which will open the door to your dream job.
According to employment agencies and job counselors some form of tertiary education is no longer simply an option, it is imperative.
But this does not only mean going to a university. “There are many options for school leavers nowadays,” said Ari Katz, CEO of Boston City Campus. “One can enroll for short courses, diplomas or a degree and these can be done part time or full time.”
If you are struggling to pinpoint exactly what career you want, there are career assessment that most colleges offer free of charge and that is a great starting point.
On completion of the test, dedicated career counselors will be able to provide valuable guidance about what courses you should be studying.
With over 100 courses from IT/Computing, Management, Accounting, Hospitality & Leisure, Marketing & Sales and Sport Administration, to choose from, colleges have something for everyone.
Choosing and then successfully completing your course, diploma or degree is one thing – securing employment is another issue.
The job market remains tough and predictions are that it is only going to get worse. Gaining work experience before you have even qualified is a must.
Nowadays colleges offer placement after study programmes such as called Experience It! This means a student can gain some form of work experience, so that when they apply for a permanent job, they have real time work skills to offer hiring companies.
