How to plan  

Most people find that getting a ‘good education’ is important in life because it gives you choices. Getting a ‘good education’ at Tararua College depends particularly on what you do with the opportunities offered. It helps you to know and develop your full potential.
Career planning combines your potential, self-knowledge and what you want out of life. Once you know what kind of life you hope for, you will need to understand a thing or two about yourself:
- What are your interests and hobbies?
- Are you a ‘hands-on’ person or a thinker?
- Do you like to be inside or outside?
- How important is money in your life?
- Are you a team player, or do you like to do things on your own?
Other people can help you work out what kind of person you are and what strengths/weaknesses you have:
- What good things does your family say about you?
- What do your teachers say about you?
- Don’t forget to ask your friends too
Personal weaknesses are also good to know, because acknowledging a weakness is actually a personal strength! And what’s more; you can work on turning this weakness into a strength.
Knowing your favourite subjects might indicate where your strengths and interests are. These subjects are often a good lead to follow.
Now is a good time to visit: www.careers.govt.nz because this website gives you ideas for future careers using your preferred subjects.
Any dream you might have about a future career needs goals to make it happen. Find people in your life who will support you to make your dreams come true!
Your goals, short term and long term goals are the stepping stones towards your future plans. Each goal achieved is a resting point at which you can look ahead and check whether you are still moving in the right direction, or whether your long-term goal needs adjusting, or maybe changing. Goals must not be set in concrete, because, as Prof Jim Bright says: “shift happens”. It all depends on barriers you face; what you can do to overcome those and what opportunities are presented.
You never know your full potential until you try new things. Making the most of the opportunities offered at Tararua College helps you on the way to find a career that fits you best.
Remember: If your job is your hobby, you never work a day in your life!