My Career Planner – real-life stories

Read real-life stories of from people working in different industries, how they got there and what they learnt along the way.

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Get tips and insights from the career experiences of industry experts.

These articles are based on interviews with industry experts who speak about their careers, how they got there and what they've learnt along the way.

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Meet the experts

These articles have been edited for clarity and consistency. Images of actors and different names have been used.

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Healthcare and Social Assistance

Anna, Exercise Physiologist

Anna works as an Exercise Physiologist in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry.

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Construction

Bob, Retired Director

Bob is a retired director with 60 years of experience in Construction.

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Health Care and Social Assistance

Cindy, Aged Care Facilities Manager

Cindy made a career change 5 years ago, using her prior qualifications to begin working in aged care.

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Accommodation and Food Services

Connor, Executive

Connor is an executive with 20+ years’ experience in the Accommodation and Food Services industry.

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Public Administration and Safety

Lindsay, Professional Experience Coordinator

Lindsay is a Professional Experience Coordinator at a university, with a background in Public Administration.

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Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

Mark, Software Developer

Mark is a Software Developer with a 35-year career in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industry.

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Education and Training

Sam, Primary School Teacher

Sam works as a Primary School Teacher in the Education and Training industry.

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