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Harris-Reeves1, Andrew G. Pearson2 and Helen M. Massa2  \nCorresponding author: Brooke E. Harris-Reeves ([b.harris-reeves@griffith.edu.au](b.harris-reeves@griffith.edu.au))  \n1 Griffith Institute for Educational Research, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia.  \n2 School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia.  \nAbstract  \nThis study explored the development and implementation of a Career Plan assessment task within an undergraduate degree. The task was designed to support first-year university students in exploring and positively developing their professional identity and confidence in achieving their career goals. Embedded within the curriculum, the assessment required students to complete five structured steps: Source, Analyse, Identify, Develop and Reflect. Through these steps, students identified, explored and demonstrated their self- and career-opportunity awareness, recognised and developed their employability skills and career aspirations, and clarified their sense of purpose for their future career direction. Evaluation of this task highlighted its positive impact on students, revealing growth in their confidence and professional identity. The structured nature of the task provided a clear framework for career planning, equipping students with practical skills and fostering a deeper understanding of their career aspirations. Overall, the findings demonstrate that this career planning intervention was both effective and highly valued by students, supporting their vocational development and career readiness during their transition into university life.  \nKeywords  \ncareer planning assessment, first-year university students, professional identity, career readiness, employability  \nIntroduction  \nInvestment in education – whether by governments, communities, families or individuals – is widely recognised as a cornerstone of personal and societal advancement. However, in recent years, the direct relationship between education and prosperity has been increasingly questioned (Brown et al., 2020) . Despite this evolving debate, the value of higher education remains a key focus for governments, communities, graduates and employers, who continue to assess the expected returnson university degrees, particularly in terms of employability and economic outcomes. Employment prospects, as evidenced by job-related factors, remain a central motivator for most students pursuing higher education (Norton & Cakitaki, 2016) . This emphasis on economic returns highlights the broader pressures facing higher education systems worldwide.  \nHarris-Reeves, et al. (2025) . From uncertainty to clarity: A career plan task empowering first-year university students. Journal of  \nTeaching and Learning for Graduate Employability, 16(1), 127–144. 127  \nThese pressures are particularly evident in the challenging and dynamic environment in which higher education institutions operate. Rising costs, increased competition for enrolments, diverse student demographics and funding constraints shape this landscape (Van Antwerpen & Van Schalkwyk, 2024) . In Australia, where 44 universities serve a highly varied student body, these challenges are further intensified by governmental expectations to improve student retention, degree completion rates and graduate employment outcomes (Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency, 2025) . These metrics are critical not only for institutional success but also for aligning educational outputs with the nation’s workforce demands (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024) . The alignment between education and workforce readiness reflects a growing focus on the economic and societal roles of un","cbCaidG7joUetX0C","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidG7joUetX0C","pdf",408989,"English","# Introduction\n## Purpose and student engagement\n## Career planning assessment task","[{\"question\":\"What is the Career Plan assessment task designed to help first-year students do?\",\"answer\":\"It helps students explore and positively develop professional identity and confidence in achieving their career goals by completing five structured steps.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the assessment structure support students’ career planning?\",\"answer\":\"Students follow five steps—Source, Analyse, Identify, Develop, and Reflect—to build self- and career-opportunity awareness, employability skills, and career aspirations, then clarify future purpose.\"},{\"question\":\"What outcomes were reported from evaluating the task?\",\"answer\":\"Evaluation highlighted positive impact, including growth in students’ confidence and professional identity, along with strong perceived value of the intervention.\"}]","From uncertainty to clarity - A career plan task empowering firstyear university students | PDF",1792064996]