Deciding on a career path can be one of the most daunting choices any young person faces. The investment of time, money, and effort into tertiary education is significant, making it crucial to choose a field of study that aligns with both your interests and your abilities. To make this process easier, Boston City Campus offers Career Compass a free online career assessment designed to guide students towards the qualification best suited to them.
“Boston gives students more than an education we provide a pathway to a career,” says Natalie Rabson of Boston City Campus. “Starting with Career Compass, an interest assessment that guides you to choosing the best qualification for your career, and to your future success.”
Unlike many institutions, Boston makes Career Compass available as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The assessment comes at no cost, with no obligation to prospective students. This means that whether or not you decide to enrol at Boston, you can still benefit from valuable insights about the careers most compatible with your strengths and interests. In a sector where many tools and assessments often come with a price tag, this gesture sets Boston apart a commitment to ensuring that every student has access to informed career planning.
The easy availability of Career Compass, an accurate and high-tech tool that looks beyond salaries or job titles to focus on your interests and preferred work environments sets Boston apart from other Higher Education Institutions. It highlights whether you’re more inclined to work with people, numbers, creativity, or technical tasks, and then presents the results in a simple graph showing your best career matches. You can even request a free call-back from your chosen Boston Support Centre to discuss your results giving you clear, personalised guidance at no cost or obligation.
Boston City Campus has built a reputation for going beyond traditional study models. All qualifications are offered fully online, giving students the flexibility to learn from anywhere, while still having access to 47 support centres nationwide for guidance, resources, and a sense of academic community. No matter where you are, you’ll have consistent access to qualified educators. To ease the academic journey further, textbooks are included in your registration, removing the burden of sourcing them independently.
From higher certificates to postgraduate qualifications, Boston offers options to match every ambition. As Rabson explains, “Boston creates opportunities, and we want every student to feel supported from the very beginning of their journey. Tools like Career Compass help us achieve that goal by giving prospective students a clear, confident direction.”
Education is not just about acquiring knowledge; it is about securing a future. With Boston City Campus, students don’t just graduate they launch careers.
For more information about Career Compass and to explore your study options for 2026, visit www.boston.ac.za, call 011 551 2000, or email info@boston.co.za.