Thursday, 23 June 2016

Exploring Career Options (Midwife)

What is your chosen occupation?
Midwife

Why is this an occupation that interests you?
I will get to look after women before, during and after childbirth.

Does it link in with your personality traits?
It does link in with my characteristics because they are caring, helpful,passionate and enthusiastic.

Is it a career that will be impacted by the trends of the working world?
Its not going to be a career that will be impacted by the new trends because it is actually one of the top growth industries by 2025.

What is the pathway that you will need to take to be able to work in this industry (Uni, TAFE, training)?
I will need to go to University and do a Bachelor of Midwifery.
Name of Course and University: Bachelor of Midwifery (BMid) at UQ
Prerequisites: Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Estimate OP needed: 3
Where is it offered: St Lucia Campus

How can I best prepare myself while at school?
I can focus on my schoolwork and assignments as I need to try really hard for a good OP.

Exploring Career Options (Primary School Teacher)

What is your chosen occupation?
Primary School Teacher

Why is this an occupation that interests you?
I will get to teach young children knowledge that will stay with them forever.

Does it link in with your personality traits?
Most of my personality traits were characteristics like I'm imaginative, helpful, passionate and work better hands-on.

Is it a career that will be impacted by the trends of the working world?
Its not going to be a career that will be impacted by the new trends because it is actually one of the top growth industries by 2025.

What is the pathway that you will need to take to be able to work in this industry (Uni, TAFE, training)?
I will need to go to University and do a Bachelor of Primary Education.
Course name and University: Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Prerequisites: Year 12, English, one maths and one science.
Estimate OP needed: 13-15
Where is it offered: Kelvin Grove and Caboolture

How can I best prepare myself while at school?
I can focus on my schoolwork and assignments while paying attention to the teachers and how they react to some situations in the school days.

Goal Setting

What are 3 main goals you have?
To be a Primary School Teacher, to finish High School and to stay close to friends and family.
Focus on one goal, what steps are you going to take to achieve this?
To be a Primary School Teacher I will need to go to Uni (QUT) and get a Bachelor of Primary Education.
What is one one of your goals for your career? Do you think this activity has helped you map out how you are going to achieve this?
My career goal is to be successful in the field. The vision board has helped me map out my goals and to slowly achieve them.
Do your education goals link in with your ideal career?
Yes as the bachelor degree I want is for that specific job. Bachelor of Primary Education.
Do you think the Vision Board will be a good reminder of your vision for the future?
Yes although because it is one of my future goals, I don't think that I need a vision board for it because I will already be trying to accomplish it.


Tuesday, 21 June 2016

Trends of the Future

What did I find most interesting from this session?
That there are already jobs made for the future which cant be overrun by robots as they are too sophisticated.

Is Information Technology an area you feel comfortable or do you think this is a skill you need to improve? If yes, brainstorm some ways in which you could do this.
I know basic skills in Information Technology but may need to improve because most jobs soon will be based on technology. I can improve by doing technology courses at TAFE or doing ICT as a subject at school. Although my career goal (Primary School Teacher) does not involve much technology only Word documents and power points.


The power point featured lots of interesting info-graphics. Which one did you find most interesting and why?
I find this info-graphic quite surprising because I would of thought that builders and tradies jobs cannot be replaced. I would have thought that these jobs wouldn't have been replaced because how are robots going to build houses and buildings.

We looked at the top three growth industries by 2025. Were you surprised by these? Do any of these industries interest you, if so which ones and why?
I wasn't surprised by these industries as they are some of the only jobs that cant be replaced by robots or computers. One of the industries is Education, which I am interested in. I would like to be a primary school teacher and I am quite happy that it is one of the top Growth Industries in 2025.

We also explored the top tertiary qualified jobs and the top vocational and trade jobs for 2025. Were there any of these jobs that stood out as something that might interest you? If so which one?Are you more drawn to tertiary qualified jobs or vocational and trade jobs?
I am interested in becoming a Primary school teacher which is one of the top tertiary qualified jobs. I am more drawn to tertiary qualified jobs then vocational and trade jobs.

Overall, did you find trends of the future interesting? Do you think knowing about the trends in the world of work is important when exploring possible career choices?
I actually did find it interesting to know the trends of the future and it helped me to explore more possible jobs that will be available in the future.


Reflection of Quiz Results (Lion, Otter, Beaver or Golden Retriever?):

What was the name of the quiz?
Lion, Otter, Beaver or Golden Retriever?

What was the quiz outcome?
Golden Retriever.

Do you think the outcome was accurate?
I believe the outcome was very accurate as it said I did not like big changes and look for security. I'm also very loyal, caring and good at making friends. 

What strengths were identified?
- Good at making friends
- Very loyal
- Caring

Would you recommend this quiz to a friend?
I would definitely recommend this quiz to friends as its quite accurate and you learn about yourself in the end.

Screenshot some results and findings.




Reflection of Quiz Results (Job Outlook Career):

What was the name of the quiz?
Job Outlook Career Quiz
What was the quiz outcome?
Practical- 2
Technical-0
Creative-3
Administrative-0
People-3
Helping-7
Do you think the outcome was accurate?
I believe the outcome was pretty accurate as I do like helping people and I am enthusiastic. I also like working more hands-on and the outcome said that.
What strengths were identified?
- Helpful
- Enthusiastic
- Creative
- More hands-on
What type of roles/careers does this information indicate you are best suited to?
The quiz said that my ideal careers are Primary school teachers, Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers and Photographers. It was correct as I do want to become a Primary School Teacher in the future.
Would you recommend this quiz to a friend?
I would definitely recommend this quiz to friends because in the end it tells you many careers that you would be best suited in.
Screenshot some results and findings.

Reflection of Quiz Results (16 Personalities):

What was the name of the quiz?
16 Personalities
What was the quiz outcome?
ISFP Personality ("The Adventurer")
Adventurers are flexible and charming artists, always ready to explore and experience something new.
Do you think the outcome was accurate?
I believe the outcome was pretty accurate as I am very curious and I am more observant then Intuitive.
What strengths were identified?
- Charming
- Sensitive to others
- Imaginative
- Passionate
- Curious
- Artistic
What type of roles/careers does this information indicate you are best suited to?
The quiz said that my ideal careers are Psychology, Counselling and Teaching but because of the long-term planning and extensive certifications that are required, I might steer away from them. Although I do want to go into Education and become a Primary School Teacher.
Would you recommend this quiz to a friend?
I would definitely recommend this quiz to friends because I learnt some things about myself. It also was very accurate about myself.
Screenshot some results and findings.