Course and Career Chat

What we're talking about: It's nearly time for the GAT again, and I hear from my students and see online all of the stress around it - that absolutely doesn't have to be there. By understanding more what it will look like and what it's used for, you can walk in with confidence feeling good about it and how it could benefit you. 1:21 What does the GAT look like? Listen up as I explain what the GAT...

What we're talking about: Today I want to talk to you about 3 really practical ways that you can support yourself in VCE that will help you feel in control and give you a better perspective when you're overwhelmed by homework, SACs and exams. 2:43 - Understand how VCE really works The better you understand how VCE works, the better prepared you are to do well, and the more likely you are to focus...

What we're talking about: In this solo episode I'm answering the question "How are ATARs calculated?" because it's so relevant to all students from Year 10 through to the end of Year 12, and there's a lot of misinformation out there about how it all works, which causes significant stress and anxiety for students. By explaining how it really works, my aim is to empower you and remove some of that s...

What we're talking about: In this episode, I'm interviewing Len and Ben about the Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Box Hill Institute. 2:58 Beginning of the interview with Len Len is the Manager of Refrigeration in the Faculty of Trades, Technology and Transport at Box Hill Institute, and a teacher in the Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. 3:37 Len talks...

What we're talking about: This episode is a solo episode where I answer a question that is coming up a lot with the families and students I'm working with at the moment. Today's focus is choosing VCE subjects and I go through 3 things that I'd like you to focus on as you choose them, and 2 things I want you to ignore and not pay attention to so that you choose a set of subjects that will work for...

What we're talking about: In this episode I have 3 guests - Tina is the senior educator of laboratory programs at Holmesglen, Janet is the lead lab manager at Holmesglen, and Parker has studied a Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques at Holmesglen and he also works with Janet there as a lab assistant. All three guests share fantastic information about what it means to work in a laboratory, the h...

What we're talking about: Today I'm chatting with Matt, who is an apprentice butcher completing a Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) at William Angliss. He actually started (and successfully completed) a Bachelor of Biomedicine first, but when he found himself enjoying the work he was doing in his part-time job at the local butcher shop more than what he was studying, he made the...

What we're talking about: Today I'm speaking with two guests about their roles in the construction industry. The first is Jackson, the Managing Director of iBuild Building Solutions, and he shares about innovation within the industry and where he sees the future of construction in Australia. We also hear from Elizabeth who is about to complete a Master of Engineering from The University of Melbour...

What we're talking about: In this week's episode my guest is Charlotte, and she is studying a Bachelor of Music (Performance) at The University of Melbourne. In this conversation, we discuss the various streams you can study within the Bachelor of Music and the subjects that Charlotte has completed, the opportunities within the course to get an understanding of what it's like to work in the perfor...

You can also listen on: Spotify , Amazon Music , Audible and Stitcher What we're talking about: In this episode I'm chatting with Mohit, and he completed a Bachelor of Cyber Security at Deakin University majoring in Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism. He shares his experience of VCE after moving to Melbourne from Dubai in Year 10, gives great information about his course and the range of care...

What we're talking about: In this episode you'll hear from two guests: Paris is the managing director of McCormick Foods, and Yeliz is a sensory and consumer scientist at McCormick Foods. Paris shares his insights about the food industry, and then I interview Yeliz about her pathway from school through the Bachelor of Health Sciences at Deakin University into her roles in food science. Food and Fi...

What we're talking about: Today on Course and Career Chat I'm chatting with Linda, who is in her final year of a Bachelor of Circus Arts at NICA. Linda shares how she found her love of Circus by pursuing the subjects she had enjoyed at school like Drama and Music. She also gives us an insight into what her course is like, including what she's studying, the types of circus arts you can major in and...

What we're talking about: In this episode I'm chatting with Gordon about his pathway from school through university to an apprenticeship and career in baking. Gordon did the International Baccalaureate (IB) at school and went into a Bachelor of Science at The University of Melbourne, but couldn't see himself working as a scientist. He deferred and got a casual job packing orders at a wholesale bak...

What we're talking about: This week's guest, Jack, is completing his Honours year in the Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges at Monash University, and he has a major in Ecology and Conservation Biology and a minor in Zoology. For his Honours project, Jack is investigating the Zygomaturus, a giant extinct marsupial that lived over 30,000 years ago in Tasmania. He shares great informati...

What we're talking about: This week on Course and Career Chat my guest is Oliver, and he recently graduated from a Bachelor of Criminal Justice at Victoria University and is currently studying a Master of International Relations at ANU in Canberra. In this interview, we focus on his experience of the Bachelor of Criminal Justice, including what he learned throughout the course and the areas where...

What we're talking about: My guest this week is Tiana, and she recently graduated from a Bachelor of Arts at Monash University majoring in Anthropology and Human Rights. We discuss so much in this episode, including great information about how to network as a uni student, what it's like to study anthropology and human rights, and the types of work that Tiana and her fellow graduates are pursuing....

What we're talking about: My guest today is Declan, and he has recently graduated with a Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sports Practice) at Victoria University. In this interview, Declan shares great information about his course and the opportunities he had to explore exercise science and sport while he was studying, and also the next steps that he and his peers are taking in their careers. Exercis...

What we're talking about: I love speaking to guests who are doing very specific courses, and this week my guest is Naomi who has recently graduated from a Bachelor of Applied Business (Fashion Marketing) at Collarts. In this interview she shares her experience of studying at Collarts, the types of things she studied throughout her course, and the opportunities she had to explore what her career mi...

What we're talking about: My guest today is Marc, and he is the course chair for two courses at Victoria University - the Bachelor of Screen Media and the Bachelor of Animation and Visual Effects. Marc shares his experiences of high school, applying for media courses and his early career, and then he gives us a great insight into what it's like to study these courses at VU.  Applying for courses M...

What we're talking about: My guest today is Tayla, and she completed a Bachelor of Medical Science at Flinders University in South Australia, and then a Bachelor of Paramedicine at Victoria University. In this conversation, Tayla shares great information about both of these courses and the reasons behind her decision to study these subject areas, and she also gives us an insight into what it's lik...

What we're talking about: My guest today is Mark, and he is about to complete a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) at Victoria University. Osteopathy is closely related to chiropractics and physiotherapy, and Mark clearly explains the similarities and differences between them. He gives us an insight into his course and the opportunities he had to explore what a...

What we're talking about: My guest this week, Sophie, has a different pathway to a lot of the guests I've had on the podcast so far. After things didn't go quite to plan after she finished Year 12, she saw an ad for a traineeship working in a primary school. She shares great information about what a traineeship is, how it all works, and how it has helped her decide where to go next in her career....

What we're talking about: My guest this week is Myf, and she completed a Bachelor of Arts/Science at Monash followed by a Master of Speech Pathology at The University of Melbourne. Double Degrees Help You Explore More Options In high school, Myf studied mostly Maths and Science subjects, and when she finished school she wasn't sure what she wanted to do in her career. Because of that, she chose to...

What we're talking about: My guest today, Jac, has a wealth of experience in a whole range of courses and experiences related to further study. We discuss the courses she's studied, but also talk a lot about her decision making behind choosing these courses and what she suggests you should think about before making your own decision. We look at non-traditional ways to make uni life work for you, a...

What we're talking about: It's the last episode of Course and Career Chat for 2021! I've loved bringing these conversations to you this year and I hope that it's given you some clarity around what you want to do when you finish school. Today I'm sharing the key themes I've taken from the podcast so far. People are willing to share with you To bring you episodes about different courses and careers,...