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Why should I PAY for a career quiz?
There are many free career search quizzes online, so I often get asked: "Why should I PAY for your career quiz?" Great question! There...
"Will AI take my child’s job?"
And how to prepare them for the careers of the future... How Students Can Thrive in Tomorrow’s Job Market AI is no longer science...
How "FOBO" is paralyzing our young adults in their career exploration
The careers on offer have changed
Today's young adults and graduates have MANY more roles to consider, and this gives them MANY options!
5 Secrets for Making your Career THRIVE in 2025
For graduates and professionals, here's my top tips for career success. YOU are the only person who can make your career dreams come...
"How Can I Find the Best Career For Me?"
Young adult career exploration If you're a young adult in Year 11, 12 or 13, here's some questions for you: Have you started thinking...
When University sucks..."How do I decide if I should stay at University?"
“Lane” (name changed for this story) emailed me in July of 2022 to tell me that he was struggling with his engineering degree and for the...
"How do I start the Career Conversation with my teenager or young adult?"
“I don’t mind what you decide to do, I just want you to be happy.” Have you found yourself saying this to your young adult, as part of...
Tears, doubts and 10 years in business - what I have learned!
In February 2022, my business turned 10 years old; some days, I wondered if I could continue another day, and on others, I couldn’t...
Career Search Myths Busted!
When I was at high school, I was advised that my only options for a ‘professional’ role after leaving high school was to be a teacher or...
"How do I move forward when I feel overwhelmed about career options?"
It's a weird time for young adults - here's my top 10 tips for keeping it real.
The 5 Questions You Need to Ask Before Starting University
Going to University this year? Make sure you've considered all the implications by answering my 5 key questions!
"What are the key steps I need to take to find my career?"
Navigating your child's transition from teenager to young adult isn't easy - every child needs their own approach. Here's the pr
How do I find a CAREER, rather than just a JOB?
Tracey Beard, Career Coach & Strategist “It’s not what you achieve, it’s what you overcome. That’s what defines your career.” Carlton Fisk...
7 Ugly Truths About Career Support for NZ Students
(1000 words, 6 minutes to read) I’m constantly amazed at the stories I hear from parents, of when they were at high school and trying to...
I'm about to graduate - now what? (the top 10 things that you need to do, now!)
If you are about to graduate from a tertiary study course, it's a time of mixed emotions and uncertainty. You have probably been...
Should I seek an Internship at University?
Yes! If you find the right internship for your skills and interests, then it is a great way to gain work experience, for a short period...
Should I take a Gap Year after High School?
Your definitive guide to all those questions that parents and students have about Gap Years. Leaving High School and taking a step into...
What is the best career for me? (clue: I have the answer, and it's easier than you think)
The world of work has changed! Here's how to find a career path that fits with today's thinking and opportunities.
How I networked like a crazy woman and survived... (and what I learned along the way)
The story of how I overcame my dislike of networking and the surprising things I learned along the way.
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