• Find out your Career Personality and what jobs might suit you. To do this take the Buzz Test - this will give you a whole list of different jobs to consider and help you understand the type of job which you currently would be suitable for .

• Do some voluntary work - volunteering is a great way to build up a list of experiences which future employers will value eg. time management, listening skills and team work

• Talk to people from different careers and ask them what they do in their job. 

• Keep working hard in all your subjects as setting yourself up for success now will open the doors to careers and study options later.

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• Check out the Careers Personality quizzes to find out what kind of careers might suit you.

• Do some voluntary work - Research shows that volunteering helps improve employability and acts as a route to employment – among other positive outcomes.

• Be involved in a sports team or cultural activity. Why? Because it's fun, keeps you fit (sports) and teaches you great skills such as commitment, work ethic, time management, team work and goal setting (employers love to hire people can show this type of commitment)

• Be curious - ask lots of questions to people about their jobs. You never know when something just clicks for you!

• See the Careers Department to see if you can get some work experience in a career you are thinking of pursuing. This will help with future decision making.

• Plan your career pathway (it's okay if it changes!)

• Talk to people about their careers.

• Looking for a job? Check out this website https://www.jobted.co.nz/.

• Got a part time job already? Only work a maximum of 8 hours per week. Research shows that more than this will impact on your learning and results!

• Keep company with like-minded people who are keen to succeed and support your learning, career and life goals.

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