How to Find a Industrial Training Civil Engineering Rhyll Davey UNSW Careers and Employment

When to start looking for IT? Seeking an IT placement over the summer break? Now: Prepare Resume and Research Employers Late Aug/Early Sept: Apply for major employers Closer to Summer Break: Apply to other employers

Starting Out What do you enjoy about your studies? What jobs or career paths appeal to you? What are your technical skills and personal strengths? What do you enjoy about your studies?

Mystery Job Game That pays $50,000 a year It involves working with people Lush beautiful surroundings Have a boss Closely monitored/supervised Wear a uniform Work with your hands Hours are 8pm to 4am Will hear many complaints Work only in a standing position Some people consider this job immoral What’s important to you? Location Hours Environment Travel Responsibilities

Where do I start researching: to learn about the Industry? Information about occupations and industries: www.myfuture.edu.au www.gradlink.edu.au www.engineersaustralia.org.au Read newspaper, magazines, professional newsletters and industry journals Business sections of major newspapers, or Fin. Review Publications from professional associations, e.g. Engineers Australia, APESMA Job Ads online and in newspapers Analyse what employers are looking for General Specific

Where do I start researching? Visit the websites of Professional Associations … Directory of Australian Associations Use Company Information Subject Guide on the UNSW Library web site - resources such as Business Who’s Who, Kompass, Factiva Networking Opportunities e.g. conferences, PD events, Careers Fairs Talk to Corporate / Individual Members Specific

Use Diverse Job Search Strategy Work Contacts / Network Approached Employer Media Advertisement Internet-based Job Search Family and/or Friends Other University Source Employment Agency Careers Fair / Info Session University Career Service Approached by an Employer

Ranked Most to Least Effective Successful Graduate Most Preferred by Unsuccessful Graduates Approach by an Employer 1 Other University Source 2 Media Advertisement Internet-based Job Search Employment Agency Family and/or Friends Approached Employer University Career Service Work Contacts / Network Careers Fair / Info Session Other University Source Approach by an Employer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 9 8 Media Advertisement 3 Internet-based Job Search Employment Agency Family and/or Friends Approached Employer University Career Service Work Contacts / Network Careers Fair / Info Session 9 10 4 7 6 5 8

Use Diverse Job Search Strategy More Passive Strategies More Active Strategies 1 3 2 9 10 4 7 6 5 8 Approach by an Employer Other University Source Media Advertisement Family and/or Friends Work Contacts / Network Approached Employer Careers Fair / Info Session 30% University Career Service Advertised Positions Internet-based Job Search + Employment Agency Hidden Job Market = 100% 70%

Applying for Engineering Positions APESMA 2005 Graduate Engineer Employment Survey (2003 and 2004 graduates combined) % 9 percent of graduates did not applied for any positions prior to success What does this tell you, how are they getting jobs if they are not applying for them? Positions Applied for Prior to Success

Networking Have you prepared an introductory pitch? Who knows that you are looking for work? Talk to friends and family Talk to faculty staff Attend professional development or technical seminars Contact employers directly Have you prepared an introductory pitch?

A life cycle, not a one-off choice Where do I go from here? Assess your interests, skills, values & career / personal goals Reflect on your applications Assess Yourself A life cycle, not a one-off choice Taking Actions Explore Your Options Use the passive and active job search methods Research the industry, employers, positions available, recruitment process

Extra Curricular Involvements Tips for Success Don’t miss out any opportunities Start early Be proactive Be a competitive applicant by: Do well at uni Be involved Get experience Let us help!! Academic Results Extra Curricular Involvements Work Experience

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