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Explore in-demand careers, course options to get you job-ready and smart study tips with our blog. 

Your go-to for advice for your future as well as right now, we're here to help you find your next move: whether that’s getting through exams, or navigating the skills that employers want. Just scroll down to begin.

Your future career

Get to know which careers will see you hot in-demand with employers once you graduate, and get across the average salaries in your dream industry now.

Ardra Raj
The 10 most in-demand jobs in Australia right now
This is your backstage pass to the most in-demand jobs in Australia – where the biggest gaps are, who’s hiring, and how you could go from curious click to career kick-off. Go on, your future’s literally one click away.
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Josiah Acciarito
10 in-demand careers for the future
Future-proof your career with in-demand jobs that are growing fast and here to stay – from healthcare, to construction, to software development.
Student and teacher at VU's cyber security facility at St Alban's.
Chart your career journey with our guide
PE teacher? Accountant? Midwife? If you’re not sure where careers start and study ends, we can help: use our guide to map your interests to real options.
The 6 most in-demand jobs in mental health
Are you passionate about mental health and wellbeing? You could turn your desire to help others into a fulfilling career, with lots of job opportunities and potential for growth.
Average nurse salaries across Australia
Want to become a nurse? We’ve got the hard $ info you need. Find out how much you could earn and what impacts your pay.
Three VU students sit working in a classroom, while being assisted by a teacher.
Average teacher salaries across Australia
Curious about teacher pay? See what teachers earn across Australia – from primary and secondary to roles in early childhood.
VU Paramedicine student Sarah Maclure stands in uniform on Bourke St in Melbourne.
Average paramedic salaries across Australia
Thinking paramedicine? Here's how much paramedics make – and how your career could progress as the industry expands.

Study tips & resources

Need a hand with your study plan, or finding it hard to focus? We've got the solutions, tips and tricks you need – and they're totally free and waiting for you below.

International students studying together at Footscray Park campus.
10 tips on how to study effectively
Studying doesn’t have to be a grind: these 10 tips will help you stay focused, cut the stress, and keep what you’re learning in your brain. Your study glow-up starts right here.
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Student working and studying on a laptop
How to make an effective study plan
No more cramming chaos, we're here to help you and your overloaded mind! Here’s how to build a study plan that works for both your brain and your life.
How to find the motivation to study
Lost your study mojo? These simple hacks can help you get it back and keep it going, getting you through exam time with ease.
A TAFE student wearing a white shirt and protective gloves, focused intently on her work while woodworking.
TAFE or uni? Take our quiz to see which fits
Not sure if TAFE or uni is your vibe? Start with taking our quiz so you can find the best match for your unique potential and skills.
Everything you want to know about uni or TAFE
Got a bunch of questions you really want answered? We’re here for it. Click here for answers on everything you’ve ever wondered about TAFE/uni.
10 easy ways to protect yourself from cyber attacks
Protect your data and devices with these 10 quick cyber safety tips – because it’s not just your Netflix password that you should be careful with!
Student looks worried with laptop
Dealing with disappointment: how to make lemonade out of lemons
Results or other part of life didn’t quite go to plan? Here's how to bounce back, reset and turn that lemon into a sweet next move.

Behind the job

Ever wondered what it's really like to be a migration lawyer, or what sorts of things you'll learn in an electrotechnology pre-apprenticeship? Deep dive on jobs to get all the facts.

Now is a great time to become a speech pathologist – here's why
Speech pathologists are in serious demand – discover why now’s the perfect time to get started at VU.
Migration law graduate Jaspreet Kaur
How studying migration law impacts lives
Migration law isn’t just a degree – it’s a way to help people rebuild their futures. Here's how you could change lives with our leading postgrad course.
A VU engineering student working on a job site.
A day in the life of a civil engineer
From sites to solutions, see what a civil engineer really gets up to – and how you can step into the role starting right here at VU.
What does a paramedic do and how do you become one?
Want a career that saves lives and keeps you on your toes? Here's what paramedics actually do – and how you can become one.
Man with computer, professionally dressed, smiling at camera
How to become a project manager: your how-to guide
Good with plans and people? Project management might be your thing – here’s how to make it your career.
Alex Morales-Alonso
The ins and outs of an electrotechnology apprenticeship
Want a hands-on career that’s always in demand? Here’s how to spark your future with an electrical apprenticeship.

Career Labs: coming soon!

Your one-stop-shop for all the ingredients you need to kick start your career, we'll be launching our Career Labs series in 2026. 

Get future-proofed with our Labs
Featuring industry info, job insights, salary rundowns and real stories from VU students who have gone on to find their dream roles, stay tuned for lift-off to your career!