What AI Can’t Tell You About Your Future Career
How trusted journalism can help you navigate your future.
This article is presented in partnership with News Corp Australia.
For many students, thinking about future careers starts long before graduation.
In an era where GenAI tools are only a click away, it's easier than ever to use them when researching industries and exploring possible career paths. But when it comes to making important decisions about your future, understanding where that information comes from matters.
GenAI can quickly summarise information, explain concepts and help organise your research, but it can't always be quoted as an original source or give you access to the original content.
Meanwhile, professional journalism can provide legitimate references, original reporting, expert analysis and real-world insight that can help students verify information, understand the full story and make more informed career decisions.
GenAI can work alongside journalism from trusted local news sources, helping you stay informed and prepared for what's next.
One way to stay connected is through a student subscription, giving eligible students access to human-led reporting across major Australian news publications.
GenAI has become a go-to tool for students.
It's no surprise that GenAI has become a regular part of student life. In fact, this case study found 78.9% of Australian students have recently used GenAI.
Some universities, including Monash University, allow GenAI use in certain assignments, depending on assessment requirements, to help students keep pace with changes in technology.
Students are also using GenAI as a study and productivity tool, with research showing that most students are comfortable using it during the planning stages of an assignment, as well as for reviewing and refining drafts.
When a study tool is part of your routine, it can feel logical to also use it during career planning, applying for jobs and researching industries. But while GenAI can help students gather information quickly, it can’t give you access to the full story.
Some aspects of career planning benefit from staying connected to current reporting and industry conversations.
When staying informed matters most.
There are key aspects that are important for students to be aware of when planning their future careers.
These include:
- HECS changes, student policies and government decisions
- How industries are evolving and where new opportunities are emerging
- What employers, businesses and industry leaders are discussing right now
Consistently keeping up with news and industry developments can be challenging alongside study, work and other commitments. Having easy access to trusted reporting can be valuable for students preparing for their future careers.
Through trusted journalism, students can access original reporting, expert analysis and real-world insights that can help them better understand changes affecting their studies and future careers.
How staying informed can give you a career advantage.
Overall, staying informed can help students build a broader understanding of the world they'll be entering after graduation.
Developing the habit of staying informed can give students a competitive edge in their future careers, helping them engage confidently in workplace discussions, adapt to change, and spot emerging opportunities.
It can also strengthen critical thinking and communication skills, enabling students to evaluate information, understand different perspectives, and contribute more effectively in professional settings.
What's included in your student subscription.
The News Student Subscription gives students full app and web access to 11 news sites (excluding The Australian), helping you stay informed on the issues shaping your future.
Subscription benefits include:
- full access to trusted, human-led reporting across major Australian news publications
- coverage of education, business, health, lifestyle and sport
- access to publications including Herald Sun, The Daily Telegraph, The Courier-Mail and The Advertiser.
- health news and practical wellbeing advice
- daily puzzles and digital app access
Subscribers can also prioritise their preferred news brand and personalise their Google Search results to help ensure trusted stories are easier to find when searching for news.
Subscribe to the News Student Subscription for only $50 a year for the first three years, a price specifically designed for student budgets.
After that, your subscription will automatically renew at $35 per month.
T&Cs apply.
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Really interesting point about the difference between using AI to discover information and having reliable sources to verify it. As someone working in SEO and AI Search Optimisation, I see this becoming increasingly important - AI can be incredibly useful for research and discovery, but the quality of the sources behind the information still matters. I also think this is becoming an interesting career area in itself. Businesses increasingly need people who understand how traditional search, trusted content and AI-powered discovery fit together. For students interested in digital marketing, SEO or emerging technology, AI Search Optimisation is definitely an area worth watching.