How To Choose A Career Path After Matric


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Finishing Grade 12 is a big deal for all learners. After working so hard and long to reach matric, they look forward to finishing high school. However, after matric, learners also have to choose a career path, which can be quite challenging.

As a Grade 12 learner, you may tend to feel anxious and uneasy as you are choosing a career path.

During this current climate, many people in South Africa have lost their jobs, which is why it is important to receive insight into how to properly choose a career.

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When planning your career it is important to always be proactive and choose what is right for you. Below are a few steps to follow to ensure that you choose the job for you.

Step 1: Figure out where you are

If you have a career history, review it and do the following:

  • Your likes and dislikes; needs and wants
  • Review your recreations and hobbies
  • Document all of your achievements
  • Look beyond your current job for transferable skills.

Step 2: Redefine where you want to go

Complete the following activities:

  • Set career and job goals
  • Explore new education/training opportunities
  • Research career/job advancement opportunities

When choosing a career it is important to keep in mind the following:

  • What level of responsibility do you want to have?
  • What projects would you like to head?
  • What results do you want to achieve in your department or organisation?
  • What type of company do you want to work for (culture, size, integrity, reputation)?
  • What problems or concerns do you care enough about to focus your entire career on solving?
  • What type of environment do you want to work in?
  • What type of people do you like to work with?
  • What compensation (salary, benefits) do you desire?
  • What type of work/life balance is best for you?

For more assistance, speak to a professional for expert advice on your career choice.

Click Here to DHET Career Help Website

For insight on how to maximise your job opportunities and wisely choose a career, watch an interview of Dr Linda Meyer, HR Specialist and Operations and Sector Support at Universities South Africa.






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Post-Matric Options

 

We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or  private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

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