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Career Planning Made Easy

A Practical Workbook for Young Adults

By Kathy Miles

 

​​Choosing a career doesn’t have to be overwhelming — this workbook makes it simple

 

Whether you're finishing school, entering the workforce, or just figuring out what you want to do next, Career Planning Made Easy: A Practical Workbook for Young Adults is your step-by-step guide to building a future that fits you.

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Created for young adults who want real answers (without the pressure), this workbook helps you understand yourself, explore possibilities, and take action with confidence. Through engaging activities, practical tools, and real-life examples, you’ll discover how to make career choices that align with your strengths, values, interests and goals – even if you’re not 100% sure where to begin.

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Inside, you’ll find:

• Thought-provoking activities to uncover your personal preferences and circumstances, such as interests, skills, personal values, thinking style, intelligences, needs and wants, working environment

• Tools for researching real-world jobs and industries – online and offline

• Clear, easy-to-follow guides to learning pathways like uni, TAFE, apprenticeships and short courses

• Real-life scenarios and case studies to bring the journey to life

• Reflection prompts to help you think deeply and stay motivated

• Goal-setting templates and action plans to help you move forward.

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Throughout the workbook, you’ll explore topics such as:

• Self-discovery: Understanding who you are and what drives you

• Possible career choices: Opening your mind to exciting possibilities

• Researching career options: Exploring what different jobs are like

• Learning areas and pathways: Exploring pathways to build the skills you’ll need

• Getting further information: Knowing where to find help and support

• Choosing a career path: Putting everything together to make a confident choice

• Next steps and taking action: Helping you build a personal action plan.

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Designed to encourage, support and empower young adults, this workbook puts you in control of your future — without pressure, without confusion, and without expecting you to have it all figured out from the start.

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Because your future should fit you — not the other way around