Deciding on University
Shaping your future after school or later in life can be exciting and interesting, but it can also present a range of challenging decisions that need to be based on sound information and advice.
To help you explore your options we’ve put together information to answer the big questions Why study at university? and Why choose Macquarie? There’s also a range of online resources which give further information about why university is a sound option as well as general career information.
This should all provide a strong framework but your quest will undoubtedly lead you to ask questions specific to you and your goals, so check out our courses and entry requirements. Macquarie is ready and willing to answer your questions and assist you.
Finding advice
With such major decisions to be made it’s essential to get all the advice you can from the broadest range of resources you can access. This can include parents, relatives, friends, local libraries, websites, career markets etc. Some of the best sources may be people you don’t even know but that are in a career you may think you would enjoy. Contact firms working in an area of interest and ask if you can speak to someone. You will be surprised by how much information you will get as most people love talking about themselves and their work.
The following sites will give you insights into the vast range of careers available and what you need to pursue them.
Career Hub at the Macquarie University Career Development Office.
Industry Career Profiles: Graduate Careers Australia.
JobJuice – Choose a direction. Run by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
My Future: Australia’s Careers Information Service. A joint initiative of Australian, State and Territory Governments.