Welcome to the what can I do with my degree’ seminar Student Counselling and Career Service, Registry Building

Massey career service – what does it do? Helps no matter what stage you’re at in your career thinking Assists you with: -issues to consider in choosing a career -researching roles, organisations, the labour market and options with your subject -accessing vacancies and the hidden job market -applying for work…CV’s, interviews etc -queries re further study Works face-to-face, phone or - – drop-in sessions 2.00 until 4.00 Tuesday -

What skills are you developing? All employers will expect you to highlight the skills; knowledge and experience that you have that’s relevant to the role. You’ll also need to evidence this – ideally using examples from all aspects of your life…study; work; activities etc. Brainstorm – what skills could you offer?

Some skills/attributes you’re developing: CommunicationAnalytical ResearchTime management InterpersonalCross-cultural awareness Self-confidenceAttention to detail Lateral thinkingCuriosity Self-relianceLanguage ability

Career options Many careers are open to graduates of any discipline! Some will require your subject, others see it as useful. For those with language qualifications, common career destinations are teaching; translating and interpreting; hospitality; travel and tourism; marketing; exporting and trade; diplomacy; immigration; law enforcement; customer services…

Career options continued… However, what about… Publishing – ever heard of a ‘web localiser’? Broadcast media – dubbing and sub-titles for example? Teaching English? Research roles where other languages open new fields of study

Possible employers are… Government – from Foreign Affairs and Trade through Customs, Immigration and Justice to Trade & Enterprise, Tourism NZ and local government. Aid and Development organisations District Health Boards; Conference organisers, Education bodies Finance and Banking; Media; Marketing – a vast range!

Are qualifications enough? No! You’ll also need to show their applicability plus relevant skills; experience (possibly) and research into the role, sector and organisation. Further study may be required or useful – particularly ‘specialist’. Grades can be important – so make sure you enjoy your papers and programme! Think – how can you ‘add value’ to an employer?

Individual career choice - continued Overall life goals Look at each choice or step as it contributes to your overall goal Be willing to make short-term sacrifices for long-term benefits Think carefully about becoming too specialized Portable knowledge & skills - employability/transferability is the key Networking - for information and job search

Individual career choice - questions Ask yourself: Will the role involve activities that I enjoy? Will it allow me to use/develop some of my best skills? Will I be able to do things that are meaningful to me? Will it be a good match for my personality?

Individual career choice – how we can help See ‘on-line career choice tools’ under ‘choosing a career’ at Arrange a ‘Career Voyage’ appointment via - this is a tool designed to help you to identify types of work that match your career interests and preferences. Remember our 1:1 career drop-in sessions - from 2.00 until 4.00 Tuesday through Thursday

More sources of help See Massey CareerHub – our vacancy system at Use – select ‘Get job info’ and explore occupations, or sectors such as government; education; marketing and possible roles in themwww.careers.govt.nz See for jobswww.graduateopportunities.com

Yet more sources of help… Consider joining relevant professional bodies to access vacancies; attend events; network; seek information from contacts you make. Explore other ways of developing marketable and relevant skills. Asia Foundation programmes for exchanges; internships; scholarships; events etc…see See – ‘Jobs & Work – Explore working Abroad – Country Specific Information.