Helping Young Teens Thrive: The Wellbeing Benefits of MyCareerMatch
For Career Advisers working with young adolescents, the middle years of schooling present a crucial window of opportunity. It’s a time when students begin forming ideas about their future, exploring who they are, and questioning where they fit in the world. MyCareerMatch, a strengths-based personality profiling tool, is proving to be a powerful resource for students aged 14 to 18—not just in shaping career awareness, but in boosting overall wellbeing and self-belief.
At this age, many students experience self-doubt, peer pressure, and uncertainty about their place in the world. MyCareerMatch steps in with a positive message: you have strengths, you have potential, and there are careers and pathways that match who you naturally are. By helping students understand their personal strengths—whether they’re energetic and outgoing, thoughtful and reflective, or supportive and loyal—the program affirms the value of their personality and how it can shape their future in meaningful ways.
One of the key benefits is self-positivity. When students receive feedback that focuses on what they do well, it builds confidence and reduces negative self-talk. They start to see themselves as capable, worthy, and unique—essential foundations for good mental health. This can be especially impactful for students who struggle in traditional academic settings, as it highlights qualities not always recognised in the classroom.
Understanding their personality type also helps students feel motivated and more connected to the idea of school. When they see how education links to careers that suit them, they are more likely to value learning, set goals, and take ownership of their growth. It gives them a reason to try, and shows them that there is a place in the world for people like them.
Importantly, MyCareerMatch doesn’t box students in—it opens up possibilities. It encourages exploration, self-awareness, and the belief that they can make a difference by being themselves. For many teenagers, it’s the first time they’ve thought seriously about who they are becoming and how their future could look.
For Career Advisers, MyCareerMatch is more than a tool—it’s a conversation starter, a confidence builder, and a wellbeing boost all in one. It helps students look forward with purpose, and shows them that who they are is exactly where their future begins.
