1. High 5 Principles to Career Success
Follow Your Heart
Focus on the Journey
Learning is Ongoing
Access Your Allies
Change is Constant

2. Principle 1 – Follow Your Heart
Your Dreams lead to an understanding of what you really want
Dreams/goals are prime motivators in shaping your career.

3. Principle 2 –Focus on the Journey
Travelling through life is like travelling along a road
Having a destination provides some direction but ……
There are lots of possible stops along the way that may include new opportunities and destinations – don’t miss them !

4. Principle 3 – Learning is Ongoing
Graduation from HS is just the beginning
Learning opportunities are everywhere – through school, volunteering, part-time employment and other activities
Workers today are constantly required to keep learning

5. Principle 4 – Access Your Allies
There are lots of people you need to seek help from on your journey
Friends, Family , Teachers, Coaches, Neighbours, former Employers can help you get where you want to go!
Known as NETWORKING – making connections

6. Principle 5 – Change is Constant
The world around us is constantly changing including the world of work.
Most people will experience several occupations throughout their careers
Adaptability, being able to handle change/transition will be critical
Examples of change : Technology, cultural, climate, security