Career counselling

Undergraduate qualifications

Are you certain about your career?

Most individuals study with the hope that their qualifications will prepare them for future career and study opportunities. You may, for example, aspire to become a chartered accountant and decide to apply for admission to a Bachelor of Accounting Sciences degree as the first step in your career journey.

Making a career decision, including what to study, is not a one-time event - you will need to make continuous career decisions throughout your life. It is crucial to spend some time reflecting on your decision to study through Unisa and what you want to study. Although it is possible to change qualifications, choosing one that is not aligned with future career opportunities can lead to financial loss and demotivation.

Even if you have made a choice, the following activities can help you reaffirm your decision or explore additional options. If you are struggling to make a choice, these career activities can guide you.

Are you certain about your career and related study planning?

Read the content below if you are not certain about your career.

The elements below represent the ingredients necessary to make a career choice. Thinking about and working through the activities that follow will assist you with both the choice you are making now and your future choices.

Making a career choice involves the following:

Knowing yourself

Understanding yourself - how you make decisions, your skills, values and what influences your career choices - is vital. This self-awareness enables you to make more effective career decisions and engage in activities that support your career development.

Identifying & preparing for opportunities

It's important to identify and prepare for potential opportunities by developing a career vision and plan, researching your career and study options, and preparing yourself for career and learning opportunities.

Linking your interests to Unisa qualifications

Your interests significantly influence your choices. If you're interested in working with people, for example, consider how you would like to help them. Similarly, if you're interested in working with money, think about whether you'd prefer to manage other people's money or focus on another aspect of finance.