People who love their work…
People who Love their work…. Last term, I was lucky enough to be able to take Long Service Leave and travelled through Europe with my family. It always helps …
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To the Class of 2023
Another year comes around and I find myself reflecting on our Year 12 group, about to rush out through the school gates. I have a few pointers that I would …
UAC Preferences – what approach works?
Everyone will tell you how to preference your UAC Top 5 differently. Some like to take risks. Others like to work out bonus points and be strategic. And some …
Drop out rates from University
The cost of applying to University, especially if a student drops out, can be significant. The article (see the link below) outlines the positives and perils, of dropping out …
Year 10 – Subject Selections
Year 10 subject selections can be tricky especially when a student does not know how to map this to future interests – a very common situation. You would be …
Australian Jobs Report – Job Statistics, Shortages and Prospects
The Australian Jobs Report 2021 was released by the National Skills Commission late last year, but so much of these data still holds true. The inner careers-nerd in …
Getting a Part Time Job
We are now in-between the HSC and results. It’s a strange time for many Year 12’s. Some are waiting, others are relieved and some are worried. Some have had interviews …
Tips for Year 12’s
Tips for Year 12’s in a year of uncertainty…… This is an extract from an article I was writing about Year 12’s and how to manage during these …
How to Engage Alumni in Student Career Planning
How to engage with alumni First published in Study Work Grow in April 7 2022 by Claire Pech. How can you engage with Alumni and/or guest speakers to better help …
Five Things Year 12 Students must know
This was first published in the Sydney Morning Herald in July, 2020. Imagine you are back in Year 12, when people are talking about where they are going to go …
Practical Tips to Support Teens with ADHD, embarking on their Careers
This article was first published in ADHD Support on 1st September 2022. How can you help your teenager navigate the career world, and handle employment if Attention Deficit Hyperactivity …
The Role ADHD Can play in Career Progression and Planning
First published by Claire Pech in Study Work Grow here on August 5 2022. Having worked with students and adults with ADHD and their families, over time I see …