The High Five Messages of Career Development
Change is constant - embrace it!
- Recognise that the world around you is constantly changing.
- Be open to change and remain alert to new opportunities.
Learning is ongoing
- Strive for continuous personal improvement.
- Stay motivated by learning new skills and developing new talents.
Focus on the journey
- Don't focus on one destination only.
- Recognise that your career journey will be throughout your lifetime.
- Appreciate and value each experience along the way.
Know yourself, believe in yourself and follow your heart
- Pursue your passion to find fulfilment.
- Discover ways to combine your interests with career opportunities.
Access your allies
- Rely on the support of your family, friends, mentors, colleagues and peers.
- Career success can be a team effort.
Short Factsheet - A5 PDF of High Five Messages
Detailed Factsheet - High Five Messages of Career Development
View the Campaign video series - High Five Messages of Career Development (6 videos) and Career development puts the YOU in your career (4 videos) on YouTube on our YouTube Channel - AusCareerWeek.
A copy of the High Five video series was sent by DEEWR to all Secondary Schools in late 2010. All registered event organisers recieved a copy of Career development puts the YOU in your career with their Event Kit in 2011.
A small number of both DVD's are available on request for registered Event Organisers - send an email to contact_team@ncdw.com.au.
All content and links checked February 2012. Next review scheduled July 2012.
