Put yourself in a position for progression
'I had worked as a journalist for 17 years and knew being made redundant was inevitable because of shrinking profits. I wanted to be proactive and get qualifications under my belt before then, to prove my skills were transferrable to the communications industry, and get insight into how things worked on the ’other side of the fence. Studying a Graduate Certificate in Business was invaluable for this career shift.'
Public Information and Warnings Officer, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES)