A simple way to think about your career
Career paths are rarely linear, and they almost never look the same for everyone. At postgraduate level, many students arrive with some professional experience, emerging goals, or a strong sense of why they’ re here.
Career Compass is designed to help you approach career decisions in a practical and flexible way. It’ s not a checklist or a test of how far along you are. It doesn’ t assume you already have all the answers or that your next move needs a fixed plan. Instead, it supports you to reflect and prioritise, so you can direct your energy where it has the greatest impact.
You’ ll see three stages: Explore, Develop, and Achieve. These are not levels you pass or fail. What matters most is the type of thinking each stage supports. At every point, Career Compass comes back to three connected questions:
Yourself What am I learning about my skills, strengths, values, and professional priorities?
Your people Who can mentor me, challenge my thinking, or support my decisions?
Your future Which roles, industries, or career directions am I actively working toward?
Career thinking isn’ t just about your next role. It’ s about understanding what you bring, using your networks well, and making informed choices that support your goals. Career Compass is here to guide that process, helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Your Future Your People
Yourself
Imagine your future
Find your people
Learn about yourself
Explore
Develop
Communicate your value
Achieve
Launch your career
Engage your network
Build your skills
Grow your community
Test your options
Career Accelerator at UNSW Business School 3