S2 E3: On becoming a careers adviser – the pathway, the role, the impact

Have you ever wondered what a ‘day in the life’ of a careers adviser looks like? Stay tuned as we are joined on the couch by Matt, a PD/H/PE teacher turned careers adviser, to shine a spotlight on this critical role in the school ecosystem.Matt describes careers advisers as mentors, conduits, but also as ‘spongy chameleons’; he dives into what he feels are the key skills and qualities it takes to really step into this role.Though no 2 days are the same, you’ll learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of a careers adviser – and it’s not all cover letters and LinkedIn profiles. According to Matt, it’s all about relationship building – with students foremostly, but also with classroom teachers, parents, the wider community and industry stakeholders. He emphasises that ‘you can’t be what you can’t see’ and highlights the rewarding experience of exposing students to opportunities and pathways they may never have considered.If you're interested in finding out more about specialist roles within the public education system, this episode is for you!We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with usIf you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released.Resources and useful link:Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.Careers Advisers Association (CAA) - the CAA promotes career education as a central and vital part of schooling and supports the work of careers advisers in assisting young people in making decisions about work, study and training.Careers Advisers Information Hub - explore the dedicated resource hub for careers advisers to find information about a career in teaching with the NSW Department of Education.Statewide Staffrooms (Careers and transition advisers NSW) - connect and share advice, resources and learnings with other careers advisers in NSW public schools.