HOW CAN YOU START ON THE ROAD TO A NEW CAREER?

Australia is struggling to find highly skilled workers – a problem that looks set to continue for years to come. However, it’s a problem that has a bright side for anyone considering upskilling in their current role, or moving into a new role, because it means that now is the right time to start further education and gain the skills and qualifications that employers are looking for.

Why should you think about your future career?

It’s simple. If you think about your future, you can take the steps to change it. If you want to work towards a better job, you’re looking improve your position in your current job, or if you simply want to earn more money, you can’t just keep doing the same old, same old.

Sometimes, inertia can be the biggest barrier to change and success. It can be so much easier to just continue down the road you’re on. The problem is that sometimes travelling down that road becomes so easy you can lose track of where you originally wanted to go.

Let’s say Alexis left high school the year before last. With the pandemic in full swing, it was easy to put uni on hold and wait until things got back to normal. After graduation, Alexis wanted a career, not just a job, but with lockdowns and industries shaken up, it didn’t seem the right time. 

Alexis’ part time job was pretty secure, so it seemed like a great idea to take a year, build up some cash then start uni later.

The road to a new job?

Alexis started down that road. Then the economy started to pick up. The boss threw in some extra hours and suddenly Alexis was making pretty good money. A full-time position opened up, so it seemed sensible to hang in a little longer to build up the bank. The work became easier, and when new part-timers needed a little help, Alexis took on supervising them.

But it was only going to be for a little while; a couple of months, max.

That was over a year ago. Why? Because Alexis settled in and kept heading down the road, doing the same old, same old. And there’s nothing wrong with where things were heading, except that Alexis didn’t really want to go there. Alexis’ career ambitions faded away as it became easy to keep on doing the same stuff.

What’s the secret to career success?

You can keep your future career ambitions on track in the same way you travel on a real road. Decide where you want to go, take the right turns to get there, and keep your destination in mind. 

Can university study lead to a better job?

If your destination is a new job, or career advancement, or even just earning more money, then furthering your education can help you get there.

The road to university is clearly marked. At Flinders, there are multiple pathways to entry, scholarships available and an amazing level of support.

Perhaps you need help deciding which course to take or how to balance your study with your work life. That’s understandable, it’s all part of the journey. Like dropping pins on your personal road map. 

You don’t have to work it all out yourself. At Flinders, we have people whose job it is to help you start your uni journey. They know the road to a successful career, and they know how to get you started on it.

Australia is looking for highly qualified workers, so don’t settle for same old, same old. Decide on your destination, and we’ll help you travel the road.