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Get that Job: Strategies forsuccessful job seeking
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Lyndall Partington, Careers ConsultantUNSW Careers and Employment
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The hidden job market
Advertised Jobs15 - 25% of jobs
Hidden Job Market
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75 - 85% of jobs
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More Passive Strategies More Active Strategies
Use Diverse Job Search Strategies
Media Advertisement
Internet-based Job Search
Employment Agency
Approached by an Employer
Approached Employer
University Career Service
Work Contacts / Network
Careers Fair / Info Session
How much time should I
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Family and/or Friends
dedicate to each strategy?
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Step 1
Assess Yourself
Before looking for a job consider your: Skills and abilities
Interests
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Experience and qualifications
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Mystery Job Game That pays $50,000 a year
Whats important to you?
Lush beautiful surroundings
Have a boss
Closely monitored/supervised
Wear a uniform
Work with your hands
Hours are 8 m to 4am
Location
Hours
Environment
Travel
Responsibilities
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Will hear many complaints
Work only in a standing position
Some people consider this jobimmoral
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w w w . c a r e e r s . u n s w . e d u . a uwww.myfuture.edu.au
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Step 2
What is happening in your industry?
Who are the potential employers in your field?
What are they looking for?
How do the normall recruit new staff?
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some research needed
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My Job Prospects....
. . .
Civil Engineering
MedianSalary F/T Work
SeekingWork
FurtherStudies
U/G $46,000
($42,000)95.4% 4.6% 5.4%
P/G $65,000
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Coursework ($65,000). . .
P/G Research $62,000
($61,000)86.8% 13.2% 8.7%
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w w w . c a r e e r s . u n s w . e d u . a uAustralian Careers - www.joboutlook.gov.au/
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Criminologist
VictimLiaisonOfficer
Consultant
Youth
ProbationOfficer
Possible job titles.....
Careers inCriminology
PolicyAdvisor
CrimePrevention
OfficerCustomsOfficer
IntelligenceAnalyst
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LossPrevention
Officer
PoliceOfficer
ProgramOfficer
Correctional OfficerFinancial
Counsellor
ChildProtection
Caseworker
Officer
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My Potential Employers....Australian Graduate Survey: Log in to Careers Online > Menu on right-hand side
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My Potential Employers.....
Visit the websites ofProfessional Associations
Career related Information and resources
Networking Opportunities e.g. conferences, PD events,Careers Fairs
Corporate / Individual Members
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Graduate Opportunities website
www.graduateopportunities.com
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Where do I startdoing my
Research?
Information aboutoccupations& industries:
myfuture.edu.augraduatecareers.com.auwww.joboutlook.gov.au
Read newspaper,magazines,professionalnewsletters &
Journals
Job advertisements
(internet search,Newspapers,
Careers Online)
Visit Websites ofProfessionalAssociations
and RegistrationBoards
General Research Specific Research
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Any developmentsin your industry?
Employment trends?
News about aParticular employer?
Focus on the key skillsthe Employer is looking
for & the selection criteria
Focus on career relatedinformation &opportunities
to network(eg. Professional
Development events &Conferences)
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Employability Skills for the Future
Technical Skills
E.g. biology, research
Transferable Skills
Communication
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Initiative and enterprise
Loyalty
Commitment
Honesty / Integrity
Enthusiasm Reliability
Personal Presentation
Commonsense
Positive self esteem
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DEST, ANTA March 2002
Self-management
Learning
Technology
Sense of humour
Balanced attitude to work / home life
Ability to deal with pressure
Motivation
Adaptability
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U N S W C A R E E R S A N D E M P L O Y M E N TJunior Environmental Scientist
Coffey Environments
As a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ASX-listed Coffey International Limited, Coffey Environments has over
450 staff based across Australia and overseas, and has established itself as one of the largest providers of
fully integrated environmental services to industry and infrastructure.
Due to increased work loads, our Adelaide office, with an established friendly team culture, is seeking a
passionate individual to join them in the areas of contaminated site investigation and remediation. Working
with the team this role will contribute to ensuring all environmental consulting work is not only compliant and
of high quality but also meets clients specifications in a timely manner and to budget.
If you possess the following we would like to hear from you today:
Degree qualified in Environmental Science/Engineering, Geology, Chemistry or related field
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DEST, ANTA March 2002
Team player
Strong work ethic
Excellent problem solving skills
Ability to work autonomously
Articulates ideas and thoughts clearly
Source: www.seek.com.au
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Graduate Employers Want1. Communication skills
2. Passion/Drive/Knowledge of the industry
3. Problem solving skills/Critical thinking skills
Least desirable characteristics:
1. Poor attitude/Lack of work ethic
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2. Lack of communication and interpersonal skills
3. Lack of drive, motivation, enthusiasm and initiative
Graduate Outlook 2008 (A Survey of 306 Australian and New Zealand Employers),Graduate Careers Australia
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Getting There: What will Your Path Look Like?
Become Lecturer
Apply for Lectureship
Submit PhD thesis
Attend conferences
Part time tutor
LecturerLecturer
Change
Receive Grant rejection,
keep applying
Temporary stint in
pharmaceutical
company-sales
Decide to return to
academia
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Enrol in a Phd
Complete honours
Student
StudentTravel overseas
universities
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Step 3
Make a list of contacts and people you know
Contact them in a organised and structured way Ask them for:
Information on an occupational field and / or potential employers
Advice on your career directions and development
Feedback on our job search strate , a lication, resume,
a e c on: e wor ng
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interview skills, etc.
Referral to resources, opportunities and other professionals
Follow up all contacts / Follow up any job leads
Repeat the process - persevere
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Tips to Success
Identify a list of organisations you want to target
Update your resume and cover letters
Plan your job search strategies
Use a combination of passive and active approach
Approach your potential employer
Be active in your profession
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START EARLY!!! TEST DRIVE IT !!!
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EmployerInformationSessionsOptiver:ADayintheLifeofaTraderandDeveloper
Fri25th Feb,1012pm
Citi
Thurs4th March,122pm
Bain&CompanyTues2nd March,122pm
CorporateValueAssociatesTues2nd March,5:307pm
CreditSuisse
Thurs4th March,5:307:30
DepartmentofForeignAffairsandTradeFri5th March,12pm
MorganStanleyMon8th March,111pm
G e t Y o u r C a r e e r O f f T o A F l y i n g S t a r t ! !
e arc , pm
TheBostonConsultingGroupWed3rd March,5:307:30pm
Bain&Company:AcetheCaseMon8th March,12pm
U N S W C a r e e r s a n d E m p l o y m e n t
Workshops
WritingaSuccessfulResumeandCoverLetter
Ace
the
Interview!
Effective
Interview
Preparation GetThatJob:StrategiesforSuccessfulJobSeeking
ApplyingforGraduate/InternshipPrograms
AssessmentCentresandPsychometricTesting
G e t Y o u r C a r e e r O f f T o A F l y i n g S t a r t ! !
VocationalGuidance
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IndividualCareerAdviceAppointmentsBooka20minuteCareerAdviceAppointmentwithaCareers
ConsultanttotalkaboutanythingrelatedtoyourCareer.
Commontopicsinclude:Resume
G e t Y o u r C a r e e r O f f T o A F l y i n g S t a r t ! !
Interviews
JobAdvice
CareerPlanning
CareersExposUNSW23rdAnnualUNSWCareersExpoThursday 22March,124pm,RandwickRacecourse
UNSWVacation/InternshipCareersExpoThursday27July,112pm,TheJohnNilandScientiaBuilding
UNSWVolunteerWorkExpoThursday27July,36pmTheJohnNilandScientiaBuilding
G e t Y o u r C a r e e r O f f T o A F l y i n g S t a r t ! !
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U N S W C a r e e r s a n d E m p l o y m e n tCareersOnlinewww.careers.unsw.edu.au
G e t Y o u r C a r e e r O f f T o A F l y i n g S t a r t ! !
U N S W C a r e e r s a n d E m p l o y m e n t
CareersandEm lo mentCareersandEm lo mentwww.careers.unsw.edu.au
G e t Y o u r C a r e e r O f f T o A F l y i n g S t a r t ! !
Level2,EastWing,QuadrangleBuilding.
Ph:93855429
E:careers@unsw.edu.au
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