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Home ownership in Australia - is this a fair trade-off for YOU?
Do You Really Need a High Income? Understanding Your Priorities With homeownership costs ranging from $124K in Darwin to nearly $300K in...
Sharon Carr
Feb 232 min read
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Do What You Are – MBTI & Careers
Research by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) shows a strong link between personality type and career satisfaction. When your job...
Sharon Carr
Feb 221 min read
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To Parents of Teens & Young Adults: Please, Listen to Their Doubts
Reflect to see if this resonates with you about your career choice or your child's. You know them best and can help them make sense of...
Sharon Carr
Feb 61 min read
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Mental Health and Career Alignment: Why Intrinsic Motivation Matters for Students and Young Adults
The Silent Struggle: Mental Health and Career Choices For students and young adults, the pressure to choose a career path is...
Sharon Carr
Feb 53 min read
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🐍🎉 Happy Chinese New Year 新年快乐 蛇年大吉 – Year of the Snake 🥟🎇
Can never get enough of these little pieces of love - says every expat who got to have the privilege of on-tap dumplings! What 1,000...
Sharon Carr
Jan 283 min read
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What is your teenager thinking about as they prepare to return to Senior High School?
Sharon Carr with her daughter Amelie Carr As your child steps into senior high school, it marks a critical phase in their academic and...
Sharon Carr
Jan 243 min read
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✨ If You Do Just This One Thing, Well, Many Times... ✨ Neuroscience Behind Habit Formation Before 25 🧠
Did you know your brain is highly adaptable before age 25? 🌱 Research in neuroscience reveals that this is the perfect time to hardwire ...
Sharon Carr
Jan 221 min read
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Back to school - checklist for 15 to 18year olds (and their parents)!
Year 9: Building Foundations and Exploring Interests What You’re Up For : A year of personal growth, developing independence, and...
Sharon Carr
Jan 213 min read
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🌟 Set Your Teenager Up for a Life They’ll Love! 🌟
🌟 Set Your Teenager Up for a Life They’ll Love! 🌟 The choices your teen makes between 15 and 18 shape their future in BIG ways—career...
Sharon Carr
Jan 181 min read
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GET READY for 2026 by attending 2025 Uni Open Days!
Open days are the ultimate chance to see what lies ahead. We ask 17 and 18-year-olds to decide their entire future while they’re still...
Sharon Carr
Jan 161 min read
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🎓✨ Save the Dates: 2025 Uni Open Days! ✨🎓
📚 Explore your future at WA’s top universities! 📅 Key Dates: 🏛️ UWA: 30 Mar 2025 🐾 Murdoch: 5 Apr 2025 🚀 Curtin: 6 Apr 2025 🌱...
Sharon Carr
Jan 151 min read
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🎓✨ Save the Dates: 2025 Uni Open Days! ✨🎓
📚 Explore your future at WA’s top universities! 📅 Key Dates: 🏛️ UWA: 30 Mar 2025 🐾 Murdoch: 5 Apr 2025 🚀 Curtin: 6 Apr 2025 🌱...
Sharon Carr
Jan 151 min read
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Uni Vacation programs and internships - AUSTRALIA
1. Commonwealth Bank Vacation Program 🏦💼 Industry : Banking and Finance Duration : 10 weeks Key Features : 🌟 Work on real-world...
Sharon Carr
Jan 122 min read
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🌟 Helping Your Child Unlock Their Future Career Path 🌟
As your child faces the pivotal decision of choosing their career path, the pressure can be overwhelming. The choices they make now can...
Sharon Carr
Jan 122 min read
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Navigating ATAR Results: A Message to Parents and Students
As the ATAR results roll in, as a student careers counsellor, my phone has been ringing. 📞 I’ve been hearing from so many parents...
Sharon Carr
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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Deciding on a career path is not just about what you love, but what the world needs. Check out the 2024 Occupational Shortage List.
https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au/da ta/occupation-shortages-analysis/occupation-shortage-list
Sharon Carr
Nov 3, 20241 min read
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My response to The West and 7 Nightly News addressing declining numbers of West Australian students participating and ATAR.
https://thewest.com.au/news/education/less-than-half-of-year-12-students-in-wa-are-doing-atar-exams-c-16575588 I was recently invited by...
Sharon Carr
Nov 3, 20243 min read
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5 Top Engineering Majors in Western Australia: A Parent's Guide to Finding the Right Fit for Your Teenager
Choosing an engineering major is a crucial decision for your teenager's future. With technology changing rapidly and many job...
Sharon Carr
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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Exploring the Exciting World of Psychology Degrees: What Career Options Await You After Graduation?
Embarking on a journey towards a psychology degree is a thrilling decision that can shape your future. In Australia, there's a growing...
Sharon Carr
Oct 15, 20244 min read
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The Teenage Dilemma: Choosing a University Path Without a Crystal Ball
by Sharon Carr of Career Smart As teenagers near the end of high school, one question looms over them with increasing intensity: "What...
Sharon Carr
Oct 4, 20244 min read
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