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10 tips to find a job or career you actually like after high school

It takes time, energy and effort to find the career for you. Here are tips on how to find a job you love.

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This one simple skill will change your life

It’s easy enough to start a project, purchase a book or join an online course. But few people find the willpower, integrity and grit to finish.

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Why having a side hustle will get you ahead in your career

The power of the side hustle: how gaining experiences outside of your education can boost your career and push you ahead of the pack.

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QUIZ: What career in rail suits you best?

If you’re curious about a career in rail, take our quiz and find the job for you.

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Here’s how you can plan a Gap Year for 2022 or 2023

Even if Australia’s borders stay shut you can plan an epic gap year in 2022 or 2023. Here’s some tips for how to make your year-long break one to remember. 

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27 amazing questions to ask your mentor

If you are meeting up with a mentor, someone whose career you admire or are asking for professional advice from a family friend, it pays to have some strategic questions ready to go.

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QUIZ: What future food career is for you?

In your lifetime we’ll need to find new ways to grow food, waste less and feed more people. Here are some future food careers to try.

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QUIZ: Love the environment? Take the quiz to find your green career match!

Considering a career related to sustainability or the environment? Take our green careers quiz to help you decide.

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4 ways to make yourself more employable (even before you graduate school)

From gaining work experience to feeling confident, here are the four most essential ways to make yourself more employable.

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QUIZ: What career should I do after high school?

Take our career pathway quiz to help find career clarity and start thinking about your future after high school 💡

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How to craft the perfect resume (with no experience) in 2021

If you’re in high school or university and are seeking a job it’s easy to start building real work experience and relevant skills into your resume before you ever step foot into a workplace.

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Here’s why I wish I did work experience when I was in high school

We asked one of our amazing mentors and a Grandshake team member why they wish they had the opportunity to do work experience while in high school and how it might have shaped their career 👩 💻

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5 alternative pathways after high school

University isn’t for everyone and there are plenty of alternative pathways to explore after high school.

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Should I find a career mentor? (yes, and here’s why)

But what does it actually mean to have a mentor? What role do they play in your life and how do you use their knowledge to advance yourself?

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How to find your passion (and choose a career to match)

If you’re feeling a little unsure about what field to enter or study for after high school, here are some ideas and exercises to help you find a satisfying future career.

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