Career Interests & Aspirations
5 Year Career Plan
After completing multiple student placements in varying fields (Green Star certification, tourism policy, lecturing assistant and national development assessment planner) I have come to the conclusion that my abilities are best suited towards land use planning. Therefore, my 5 year career plan consists of:
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Further upskilling through student placement positions (0-1 years);
Seeking a Graduate Position (0-2 years);
Working my way towards senior/ managerial positions (1-3 years);
Transition into open space/ parks managerial roles (3-5 years); and
Find employment in urban design/ open space roles (5+ years).
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This 5 year career plan will aid a possible transition back into study/ research.
What is your long term career aspiration?
My long term career aspiration is to become a university lecturer, specialising in environmental psychology (the psychology of people-place interaction).
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I believe this aspiration reflects my passion for presenting, teaching, mentoring and researching relatively well.
Have you considered further study?
In short, yes.
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I am currently on track for a First Class Honours for my thesis on 'The Awareness of Depressogenic Built Environments in South East Queensland', and if successful, I can apply for scholarships to complete a PhD in Environmental Psychology.
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However, it is a matter of timing as I want to enter the workforce before completing a PhD.
Do you want to work locally or further afield?
As much as I have a passion for planning, my lifestyle and wellbeing is my number 1 priority. Therefore, I only consider locations that could foster my mental and physical wellbeing, whilst supplying a moderate income.
Such locations include:
Gold Coast, Australia;
Brisbane, Australia;
Melbourne, Australia; and
Portland, Oregon.
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These locations have an abundance of state and national parks at their doorstep, great public transportation, and growing employment opportunities for planners.
Would you rather work for a private consultancy or the public sector?
Tough Question.
It depends on the employer.
Private: I admire the pace and efficiency.
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Public: I admire the flexibility and strategic outlook.
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Both are equally attractive.