To love what you do, do what you love

Professor Justin Beilby

By Professor Justin Beilby
Community contribution / August 7, 2015

It’s that time of year again. Across the nation, soon-to-be school leavers are contemplating the next move and while they are doing it they are also being bombarded by information at careers nights, expos and open days – and probably being earnestly asked by all what they’re going to do next. It’s a daunting prospect, but it needn't be.

Choosing what to do after secondary school is a big decision, particularly as we’re likely to stay in the ...

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