I didn’t know what I wanted to do, so I studied Commerce as I thought that was general enough to keep my options open. When looking for jobs, everything sounded dull, except one – Graduate Energy Trader. To me, that sounded really fun and interesting, and thankfully I got the job! 6 months in I…
My career in plumbing started when I was sitting in year 11 and realised I did not want to sit behind a desk for the rest of my life, I wanted to be working in an active environment, working with my hands. Once I had made my decision, I began gaining work experience in a…
All throughout high school I felt pressured to go to university. It was very much drilled into my head that you didn’t succeed unless going to university straight after school. And so, I did! Having no real idea what I wanted to do, I knew I was passionate about criminology, so I decided to get…
After leaving school, I pursued two passions: Accounting and Teaching. I began my career in Accounting through a traineeship while completing a Bachelor of Commerce, gaining over 20 years of experience across Chartered, Not-for-Profit, and Commercial sectors. Following a career break, I embraced a new direction after receiving a scholarship to study Mathematics Teaching at…
My teaching journey began as a secondary science teacher, driven by a passion for making science engaging, relevant and accessible for all students. Alongside classroom teaching, I took on the roles of STEAM Coordinator and Science Outreach Coordinator at Beenleigh State High School, where I developed innovative, curriculum-aligned programs, built partnerships with universities and research…
Before discovering my passion for education, I built a successful career in business, leading finance, operations and strategic improvement across multiple industries. That experience shaped my strengths in systems thinking, data analysis and organisational leadership, which I brought with me when transitioning into teaching 7 years ago. After completing a Master of Learning and Teaching…
During high school I had no idea what career path I would take – I had a passion for dancing (at one point I actually thought I wanted to pursue that full time) but also enjoyed academics. I ended up studying a dual degree of Journalism and Law at university – not because I knew…
My journey is not so different to most others, I had NO clue what I wanted to do all throughout school and even through my first years of university. I stuck to studying what I liked and what I was interested in (economics and psychology), purely so I wouldn’t get bored during the long 4…
In year 10 my school advertised an Australian School Based Apprenticeship (ASBA) called ‘Women in Construction’. The program enabled school girls to attend site 1 day a week for 24 months, rotating between different trades every 3 months. Having no clue what I was passionate about or what I would pursue after school I gave…
I did not originally plan to become a surveyor after leaving school and considered careers such as accounting, medicine, and engineering. While waiting for my STPM results (equivalent to the SSCE), I completed LCCI Levels 1–3 and considered pursuing accounting before accepting an offer to study Geomatic Engineering at a local university. After graduating, I…
After leaving school I had no clue what I wanted to do as a career! I took two years off study and worked in my hometown in Far North Queensland, surrounded by the beautiful natural environment. During this time, I came to the decision that I wanted to put my energy into helping the planet.…
I left school intending on becoming a lawyer. However, found I didn’t enjoy studying at University, and sought counsel in my high school Legal Studies teacher, who advised me to try policing. I applied for the QPS and started at the academy at 20-years-old. Graduating September 2013, I began my career in Ipswich District. I…
I was unsure of what I wanted to do with my life when I was 17 and I followed my peers into a Psychology degree at university. I was three years into the degree and still unsure of my future. I pivoted and graduated with a Bachelor of Public Relations & Communications, thinking that would…
Leading up to the end of high school, I struggled to pick a career I wanted to study for, torn between my ‘competing’ interests in graphics, legal studies, and physics. My first part-time job as a jewellery sales assistant also sparked my passion for problem-solving, customer communication, and people management. When it came time for…
My professional journey began in Uruguay, working in my family’s business while studying law. After graduating and gaining legal experience, I felt a strong desire to broaden my horizons. Together with my husband, we ventured overseas to explore new cultures and improve our English, eventually settling in the vibrant landscapes of New Zealand. Our journey…
Growing up, I was forever changing my mind about what I wanted to be when I grew up – an accountant, a journalist, a lawyer…I still wasn’t sure by the time I graduated year 12, but I was accepted into uni and started a Biomedical Science degree. Tertiary-level science wasn’t for me, so I switched…
After graduating high school with some uncertainty clouding my career path, I embarked on a journey to explore various interests and passions. I stumbled upon the intricacies of law, intrigued by its ability to shape and safeguard society with the possibility of being able to help people. With a newfound determination, I pursued a law…
I am a Construction Coordinator in Civil Construction. When I left school, I was like many others in my year and didn’t quite know what I wanted to do next. After many conversations with my parents, we thought I’d enjoy being a beauty therapist, so I went and completed a Diploma in Beauty Therapy. I…