Tip 1: Don’t sign ANYTHING
Many visitors sign up for thousands of dollars worth of training based on a noisy 5 minute discussion in the crowded Convention Centre.
The Careers Expo is great fun. There are lots of giveaways. There are glossy brochures and high-tech displays.
People on the stands are friendly and helpful.
Of course they are!
You aren’t going to buy something from someone grumpy.
The biggest, most professional-looking displays, closest to the entry, with the loud music and happy staff, are investing a lot to get you to sign up for their products.
Tip 2:
Don’t wait until you get to the Expo. Find the exhibitors on the Expo Page before you go.
If you are interested in having a Gap Year check out which exhibitors will have information that will interest you.
If you are interested in Trades, check out the ones that will be of most interest.
Make the decision about which ones to visit and what you want to know.
You could also ask….
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How much will it cost?
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How long the course will take.
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What are the entry requirements.
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How long it takes their graduates to get a job in the industry?
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What sort of work do graduates get?
Tip 3 See your career advisor after the expo
If you don’t know a career advisor, go to a Jobs and Skills Centre and talk with them or make an appointment with a uni-based career practitioner. It’s FREE. The Jobs and Skills Centres are usually based in TAFE colleges, they also have information about unis.
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