Beyond Grades: Preparing Your Teen for Career Success KIRRAWEE

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What every parent needs to know about preparing their child for the job market

For decades, the advice was simple: work hard, get good grades, go to university and a great career would follow.

But the world of work has changed.

Today’s employers are looking for more than academic achievement. They want candidates who can demonstrate skills, experience, confidence and the ability to adapt in an increasingly competitive job market.

With AI transforming industries and changing the way we work, understanding what employers value has never been more important.

The challenge is that most families have never been shown how recruitment really works or what their teenager can do now to build a competitive advantage.

What you'll learn

In this practical 90-minute seminar (60-minute presentation plus 30-minute Q&A), we'll take you behind the scenes of graduate recruitment and show you what really influences hiring decisions.

You'll discover:

• What employers are really looking for beyond grades.
• The five key areas employers assess when hiring graduates.
• How AI and changing workplace expectations are reshaping the skills young people need.
• The experiences, skills and behaviours that help candidates stand out.
• Practical actions your teenager can take now to strengthen their future profile.
• How applications, interviews and assessment processes really work.

You'll leave with a clearer understanding of how to support your child, the confidence to have more meaningful career conversations and practical steps…