Career insights to help you thrive in your journey!
Discover our engaging Career Counselling blogs, a treasure trove of insights, wisdom, and shared experiences designed to empower you on your career journey, no matter what stage you’re in. We delve into a range of essential topics, including job applications, recruitment strategies, effective career planning and management, labour market trends, and in-depth career exploration. Our content also addresses critical areas such as employment transitions, separation, redundancy, navigating career life cycles, and how to verify the credentials of career development practitioners and career counsellors. Learn about defining your career path, setting and achieving your career goals, and understanding how your personality type influences your professional journey.
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Discover our inspiring and insightful Career Counselling Blogs
Scroll down to uncover our captivating collection of Career Counselling blog articles that offer valuable insights! Select the one that captures your attention, and simply click the “Click Here” button to dive deeper and enhance your understanding. Your Career journey begins right here!
Should I apply for jobs now or wait until the Coronavirus runs its course?
Join us for an engaging discussion on navigating job applications, understanding boom and bust industries, addressing labour market challenges, and providing valuable resources for partners of ADF personnel.
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Career Counselling: Corona Virus: How To Manage and Grow Your Career During The Pandemic
Explore 9 Key Strategies to Manage and Grow Your Career During the Pandemic; Author Katherine Foster was Interviewed by ABC Radio (Hobart) in 2020 on the subject of Career Change as a result of this blog
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Career Counselling and Career Planning: What Is Going On In Our Universities? The Need To Understand Self
Did you know that 53% of all students who undertake a Bachelor’s degree (in Australia) will not complete their course? Why is this occurring? We explore the possibilities and the need to understand ourselves.
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Career Planning and Development for Regional and Rural Community Members
Explore and discuss regional and rural labour markets, job opportunities, areas of growth and development, key transferable skills and more
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Understanding Labour Markets in The Job Search Process
Discover the essential role that labor market information plays in enhancing your job search. Understanding this data can significantly boost your chances of finding the right opportunity.
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Counselling Careers: Opportunities and Trends
Discover crucial national employment trends and invaluable labour market statistics tailored specifically to current and prospective counsellors. Insights include Employment Opportunities by AQF Level, Remuneration Scales by AQF Level and Where Are The Jobs?
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Exploring Counselling As A Profession
The ACA invited one, as a registered Career Development Specialist and Counsellor, to undertake a video interview and article, where one discussed 15 questions about the counselling profession. Read shared insights
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Finding The Right Career Path For You
Two individuals in their 40's embarked on a journey to change their careers, demonstrating three key behaviours that led to their successful transitions. Their story is a powerful example of how determination and the right approach can yield positive outcomes in the pursuit of new opportunities.
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Coping with Employment Termination and Redundancy
Facing termination and redundancy doesn’t have to be a bleak experience! Embrace the opportunity for change, evaluation, learning, and growth to navigate this transition positively and emerge stronger on the other side.
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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Life lessons can be learned from the good, the bad, and the ugly experiences of work and life. Learn how we can harness them to motivate us to achieve our goals and succeed in our careers.
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Sorting The Chaff From The Wheat
Learn how to verify the legitimacy of Career Development Practitioners in Australia. We will delve into the various occupations within Career Development, highlight key factors to assess your personal needs and desires, outline crucial industry credentials and standards, and emphasize the significance of evaluating the practitioner’s expertise and experience.
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Is Your Career Counsellor Legitmiate?
Finding and connecting with a qualified Career Counsellor can often feel daunting and overwhelming. To simplify the process, explore these 5 essential tips for assessing a Career Counsellor's credentials and experience.
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What Is A Career Counsellor?
Explore what Career Counselling entails, the roles and responsibilities of a Career Counsellor, and how engaging in career counselling can enrich your career path, assist you in reaching your professional objectives, and contribute to your overall success.
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Job Uncertainty In the Australian Labour Market
Explore crucial strategies you can implement today to successfully navigate the turbulent storms of job uncertainty, unpredictable labour markets, and changing economic conditions.
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Why Is It Taking So Long To Find A Job?
Find out the typical duration needed to land a job and explore three main reasons that may explain why it's taking longer than you expected.
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That Job Should Have Been Mine!
Have you recently missed out on a job opportunity, promotion, or transfer? Are you grappling with career disappointment, grief and loss? Take a moment to reflect and embrace these valuable insights.
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Stop The Regrets and Start Pursuing Your Dreams
What dreams have you buried or given up on that would bring you fulfillment, happiness and joy? Sage career advice for following your dreams.
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Workplace Bullying, Abuse, Intimidation and Harrassment Action Plan
Discover our straightforward 5-step action plan designed to empower you in tackling workplace bullying, harassment, and intimidation effectively.
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Making The Dream Happen (Part 3)
In the 3rd edition of Making the Dream Happen we explore RPL's, Career Options and alternate career pathways to achieve your ultimate career goal.
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Creativity In The Recruitment Phase - Is There A Place For It?
A simple and resounding NO!! Discover how "creativity" can lead to significant challenges for applicants - yes that includes you too!
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HELP ME PLEASE!!! I Have No Idea What I Want To Do
Before diving into this article, make sure to gather some A4 paper, pens, and a ruler. You're about to engage in a simple yet powerful brainstorming career exploration activity designed to ignite your creativity and motivation!
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What Role Does Personality Play In Our Career?
In this concise blog, we highlight the benefits of understanding your personality type during your career exploration and advancement stages. Recognising and utilising your unique traits can significantly enhance decision-making, communication, and professional growth.
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Making the Dream Happen (Part 2)
Unlock the path to your ideal career by defining your dream job with clarity. Set ambitious overarching goals and actionable first steps that will empower you to strategically plan and ultimately realise your professional aspirations.
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What Career Path Should I Take?
In this concise blog, explore the vital role of career counselling in guiding you towards the right career path for you.
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Grief and Loss - Employment Termination
Discover how to utilise the SARA Model to effectively navigate and overcome the emotional challenges associated with job loss and separation, ensuring a successful transition to your next opportunity.
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