1. CRICOS No. 00213J QUT CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT CRICOS No. 00213J Preparing for an Academic career – Resume writing Shari Walsh Postgraduate Career Counsellor

2. CRICOS No. 00213J Agenda –Dr Barbara Adkins –What can you do during your PhD? –Academic resume writing –Resume review Hugh Kearns

3. CRICOS No. 00213J Services for Students Careers Fairs  Careers and Futures Fair  Education Careers Fair  International Careers Fair  Virtual Careers Fair Career Mentor Scheme Career Counselling Specialising in:  Undergraduate  Postgraduate  International Graduate Outcomes Job Seeking Resources Resume Feedback  Response in 5 working days  Email careers@qut.edu.aucareers@qut.edu.au QUT CareerHub  Casual Jobs  Graduate/postgraduate jobs  Jobs whilst studying  Vacation Jobs  Events and Workshops On-Campus Company Presentations Resource Guides and Publications Work Experience Insurance Workshops and Workbooks Access to Going Global

4. CRICOS No. 00213J QUT CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT CRICOS No. 00213J Preparing for an Academic Career

5. CRICOS No. 00213J Considerations –Thesis Theory development, integration of literature Research design and implementation Data analysis and interpretation Application of results Involvement in research team Where to from here? Future research directions –Publications Authorship Impact factor, ERA, Citations

6. CRICOS No. 00213J Considerations –Grants $$$$$ how much, who, what for? Your role – CI? Assistant? Supervised RA’s? Outcomes – conferences, publications, report? –Grant websites http://www.research.qut.edu.au/development/find/index.jsp http://fundingopps.cos.com/news/http://fundingopps.cos.com/news/ search – Australia http://australia.infoed.org/spin/spinmain.asp –Collaborations For what? Conference committee, journal reviews National or international

7. CRICOS No. 00213J Other development? Tutoring? RA work? Guest lectures? Conferences?

8. CRICOS No. 00213J Where do I find out about positions? http://www.careersoncampus.com.au/ University websites –http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/jobs/http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/jobs/ The Australian – Higher Education section – Wed Networks!

9. CRICOS No. 00213J QUT CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT CRICOS No. 00213J Writing an Academic Resume

10. CRICOS No. 00213J How Long Does the Average Employer spend looking at a Resume? 20 – 40 seconds!!! What is your job? –Use the right language –Understand what they are looking for –Help the employer to make the best decision about you

11. CRICOS No. 00213J Before applying – Find out relevant information!

12. CRICOS No. 00213J Understand the institution Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a highly successful Australian university with an applied emphasis in courses and research. The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia's premier learning and research institutions. Oxford was the first University in the English-speaking world. Our aim is to remain at the forefront of centres of learning, teaching and research.

13. CRICOS No. 00213J What areas should you include? Personal details Career objective/skills statement/personal profile etc Education Work experience Achievements General skills Interests/Hobbies Publications/conferences/grants/media Referees PLUS ANY OTHER SECTIONS RELEVANT TO YOUR BACKGROUND

14. CRICOS No. 00213J Do’s and Don’ts Spell check and proof read Well presented easy to read 4 pages maximum Matches their requirements with your skills Lets your personality show though  Don’t get it done by a professional- should be in your own words  Don’t be dishonest!

15. CRICOS No. 00213J Styles of Resume (Templates) Choose the layout and design YOU like – there is no ‘correct’ style Chronological Functional Combination Chronological/Functional Academic

16. CRICOS No. 00213J Personal Details Name Contact details  Nationality, date of birth, health, marital status/children, any other discriminatory information, all optional

17. CRICOS No. 00213J Personal statement/ career summary Your chance to shine & grab their attention Make it personal to you Don’t copy nice sounding phrases Avoid clichés

18. CRICOS No. 00213J Education How far back to go? How much detail to go into? Academic transcripts Other educational achievements

19. CRICOS No. 00213J Education - PhD What was your primary research question? What was the outcome/ is expected? What implications does this have for the ‘real’ world? My research into.... found/is expected to find... This means....

20. CRICOS No. 00213J Work experience Break into sections –career-related/ none career-related –Academic, research, professional All jobs are valuable – what skills did you use? Relevant experience is best Include voluntary or community work Role, dates, responsibilities, skills & achievements

21. CRICOS No. 00213J Focus on your skills – be specific Good communication skills Excellent oral communication skills in a range of contexts Able to effectively communicate with a variety of people

22. CRICOS No. 00213J Achievements Sporting, cultural, community etc. Awards, positions of responsibility Remember C A R

23. CRICOS No. 00213J Interests/Hobbies Can add ‘colour’ and personality to your Resume What will an employer read into your extra- curricular interests? Level of involvement ‘I enjoy rugby’

24. CRICOS No. 00213J Referees 3 ideally Should include PhD supervisor and direct work supervisor Ask them first Or ‘Available on Request’

25. CRICOS No. 00213J Publications & Conference Presentations BOLD your name in authorship listing Most recent Most relevant Full list (probably on a separate document) – refer to in resume

26. CRICOS No. 00213J Resume review exercise In small groups hand round your Resume and note on each persons: One thing you like (that you may not have thought of yourself) One thing you suggest changing and why Feedback, Feedback, Feedback

27. CRICOS No. 00213J Upcoming workshops –Understanding myself and my work style Wed April 21, 1 – 4pm, V714 GP Personality profile, Impact on working relationships and task completion Identifying your strengths –Networking Know-How Tues May 4, 1 – 4 pm, Q430 KG What is networking and why is it useful? Developing skills for effective networking Register on CareerHub at www.careers.qut.edu.au

28. CRICOS No. 00213J Contact Careers and Employment LOCATION Gardens Point Campus: Level 2, X Block Reception: Room X222 Kelvin Grove Campus: Level 4, C Block (Above the Refectory) Caboolture Campus: Student Centre - J Block EMAIL careers@qut.edu.au WEBSITE www.careers.qut.edu.au PHONE Gardens Point: 07 3138 2649 Kelvin Grove: 07 3138 3488 Caboolture 07 5316 7400

29. CRICOS No. 00213J QUT CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT CRICOS No. 00213J Thank You & Good Luck Please Complete an evaluation sheet before leaving