An overview for junior students when making option selections for 2011

1. Tips for selecting options for next year

2. Some things to think about... It is ok to not know exactly what you will be! Most people do not know what to be when they are still at High School Up until their late 20’s many people are still in the exploration phase of their careers. This involves exploring interests and abilities and investigating opportunities.

3. Tips for your choice

4. Develop your self awareness Complete the future education plan in your option booklet Combine your Interests Values Ability Career Ideas To make your subject choice

5. “You do best when you can trust your inner compass and recognise the directions that are right for you” - Dr Heather Carpenter Your 21st Century Career

6. Investigate Gather information to make an informed decision Research your options and make sure that you are keeping them broad if you don’t know what you want to do!

7. Talk with Family members Friends School – Teachers, Deans, Careers Advisor Career Services

8. A useful resource Career Services website Interactive tools Career Quest Subject matcher Skill matcher Section for students to help them with choosing subjects

9. Making the decision Some things to work through: What is it you want to achieve? What can you do to achieve this? What are your options? What are the consequences if you were to choose one of the options? Make the choice!