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

2. 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

3. 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?

4. 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

5. Where do I start researching: to learn about the Industry?
Information about occupations and industries:
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

6. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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%

11. 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

12. 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?

13. 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

15. 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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