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F i r s t Y e a r |
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 Begin the self-assessment phase. Identify your interests, skills and values.
Begin to identify various career outcomes from your degree.
Talk to a Course Adviser about your choice of major.
Develop a strategy for overcoming any gaps in your career plan.
Visit Careers & Employment on your campus and find out about part-time or vacation work opportunities.
Identify and participate in campus activities e.g. Open Day. |
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S e c o n d Y e a r |
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Begin (or continue) involvement with student organisations, volunteer work and/or part-time employment.
Be alert to opportunities to develop new skills and interests.
Try to develop leadership experience and team-work skills.
Make an appointment to see a Careers Counsellor about your future career options.
Investigate and undertake work experience (paid or unpaid) in your choice of career area(s). Apply for vacation work.
Identify the practical requirements for entering your choice of career e.g. minimum number of weeks experience or supervision, exams etc.
Write your resume and have it checked by a Careers Counsellor during resume checking hour of 1.30pm to 2.30pm. |
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T h i r d Y e a r a n d F o u r t h Y e a r |
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Maintain your participation in extra-curricular activities.
Decide whether or not you are going to consider further study or seek employment.
Considering further study?
Visit the Student Information Centre for information about further study options.
Speak to your lecturer(s) for further information and ideas.
Contact institutions for information and application forms at least one month before the closing date.
Considering employment?
Consult Graduate Opportunities for information about recruitment programs run by a number of organisations.
Apply for vacation work, in case you don't have any other work.
Attend any Careers & Employment seminars on job-seeking, resume writing and interview skills.
Update and refine your resume and have it checked by a Careers Counsellor.
Obtain references from academic staff who know you well.
Attend Employer Information Sessions, Employment Fair and Career Expo.
Research employers using the resources of the Careers & Employment and informational interviews.
Check out the Graduate Careers Australia website, recruitment agencies and other career resources. |
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