Website of the Week

Below are the archives of our 'Website of the Week'.

These sites have been selected as they may assist in your career development and employment search.

Year: 2008

Month: 8

Confucius said “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life” - The right job enhances your life. It is personally fulfilling because it nourishes the most important aspects of your personality. Check out My Career Match to help with connecting you to your ultimate career destiny. - www.myprofile.com.au/ The Encyclopedia of Informal Education - The aim of this website is to provide a space for people to explore the theory and practice of informal education and social action learning. Remember to scoot over to the Education Fair on Tuesday, 19th August - www.infed.org/about_us.htm Kwintessential cross cultural solutions - Dedicated to all the smaller details of cultural awareness, especially those relevant to the workplace environment. - http://www.kwintessential.co

Month: 7

NSW Health Scholarship available in country areas - There are a wide variety of scholarships on offer to encourage aspiring health professionals to undertake a career in rural health as well as those already working in the field and interested in further professional development. - www.health.nsw.gov.au/ Information Sessions - Register TODAY for information sessions being held in July and August! The participating organisations cover a range of disciplines. Find out about Summer Vacation Work, Graduate opportunities and more. - /careers/assistance/infosessions.html Want to experience Remote Area Nursing? - Our website of the week may interest Nursing graduates and other health professionals. Look at the remote places to work in their photo gallery. Their links page is great for all health related resources and information to give you food for thought when you arrive at our Health and Sciences Career Fair! - www.ntmedic.com.au/ran.htm National ICT Careers Week 28 July - 2 August 2008 - Studying computing and communications is the start to a rewarding, interesting and social career anywhere in the world. - www.aiia.com.au/ Stay On Track - Stay on Track is where UOW services come to you, so make the most of this opportunity to enhance your performance at Uni and plan to achieve. -  www.uow.edu.au/

Month: 6

Today is World Environment Day - The slogan for 2008 is Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy. Find out what you can do to help our planet. - www.cleanup.org.au Applying for work? - Get all the info from our job seeking guide 'The Edge' - Resume and cover letter samples, employer insights, interview preparation and more - /careers/publications/TheEdge.html Vacation Work - Is 2009 your Final Year? The Careers Service has added several Vacation Work opportunities for penultimate students, so check them out now! -  /careers/jobboard/vacation.html International Exchange - Study Overseas! - Are you interested in studying overseas and experiencing the world? Apply now for exchange in Autumn 2009. - /student/exchange/

Month: 5

Interview Tips - visit Prospect, the UK's official graduate careers site, for top Interview Tips and more! Practice is the best preparation for interviews and here you will learn how to prepare, how to impress and questions to ask for your interview. - www.prospects.ac.uk Assessment Centres - Do you have to attend an Assessment Centre as part of the selection process for a job? Here is some useful background information on what to expect - www.prospects.ac.uk Are you currently in your "Final Year"? - If yes, then check out these Graduate Recruitment Programs as there are still many employers taking applications! - www.uow.edu.au/careers/ LUCY - an exciting new mentoring program for female Law and Commerce students. - /careers/discover/LUCY.html 85 Broads - The ultimate career connection for smart women worldwide. The club has now affiliated with UniCentre and new members are welcome. You can have tremendous input into planning the activities for this new and exciting Club! - www.85broads.com

Month: 4

Thinking about purchasing a computer for home use? - ITS has published information on 'Recommended Computer Standards'. The information is a guide to assist in selecting a suitable computer. The type of computer required will depend on the UOW course you are undertaking and the software required … - www.uow.edu.au/its/ Job-Hunting Help with: - Job Applications, Resumes, Selection Criterias, Job Interviews etc …If you are looking for advice on 'Job Applications' check out - www.uow.edu.au/careers/ Career Ahead - is a mentored interview program for students from the faculties of Commerce and Science. Students will develop skills in preparing a job application, learn interview techniques and receive valuable feedback and guidance from Alumni. - careerahead.uow.edu.au/ View pictures from "The Greatest Show on Earth" - See who came along to the UOW Careers Fair on the 16th of April and don't forget the upcoming 'Illawarra Graduate Careers Fair'. View the pictures - www.uow.edu.au/careers/

Month: 3

Virtual Careers Fair - Register today for the 2008 Virtual Careers Fair - March 3-20 2008. Australasia’s online meeting place for employers and students, the VCF gives you access to all the benefits of a career fair without having to leave home. *Win a prize everyday of the fair!* - www.vcf.graduatecareers.com.au Quintessential Careers: Your Job Search Starts Here - This site has more than 3,500 pages of free uni, career, and job-search content to empower your success in life. - www.quintcareers.com/ Graduate Opportunities - Hard copy booklet version is now available from the UOW Careers Service office. Drop in and pick one up today! Or for more information online - www.graduateopportunities.com/ The Greatest Show on Earth - WIN WIN WIN! - Come along to the UOW Careers Fair on 16 April 2008 from 10am to 2pm in the University Hall for loads of freebies, plus your chance to win vouchers worth $500! A great opportunity to meet over 100 employers from a variety of disciplines. Remember to dress to impress! For a list of the employers attending the fair - www.uow.edu.au/careers/

Month: 2

My Future - Australia's career information service. - www.myfuture.edu.au Studyandwork.com.au - A unique recruitment agency specialising in job placement for international students and graduates. For more information - www.studyandwork.com.au GradsOnline - Ever wondered what graduates do after graduation? GradsOnline can help answer your questions about graduates' activities, salaries and jobs. -  www.gradsonline.com.au/ Going Global - Are you considering working overseas? This excellent resource includes: country career guides – info on job search resources, employment trends, cultural advice; employer directory – links to overseas companies’ websites; and a worldwide job search. - www.uow.edu.au/careers/goinglobal/

Month: 1

Get the lowdown: what are employers looking for? - Each year graduate recruiters employ hundreds of fresh, eager and skilled graduates. Finding the right graduate for the right placement often requires a fairly rigorous process of testing and interviews to assess the suitability of the graduate and his or her skills set to the requirements of the position. - www.gradcareers.com.au Casual/Part-Time Jobs - Looking to work part-time whilst studying? The Careers Service advertises Casual/Part-Time job opportunities! - /careers/jobboard/ The Job Guide 2007 - site includes hundreds of occupational profiles. - jobguide.dest.gov.au

Year: 2007

Month: 12

GradStats & GradFiles | Graduate Careers Australia - This website contains information about employment prospects of graduates, their earnings and their level of satisfaction with their university experience. GradFiles is an easy to read summary of these key findings. - www.graduatecareers.com.au Going to Uni - Higher Education for Students in Australia - is a new website from the Dept. of Education, Science and Training. It contains useful resources for students looking for information on courses, repaying your HELP loan, scholarships, studying overseas etc. For more information look here. - www.goingtouni.gov.au Get Your Dream Job - Have you been offered your dream job but think you are worth more money? This article will give you some tips on how to negotiate for those precious dollars. - seek.com.au/career-resources

Month: 11

Looking for a summer job with a difference? - Want to work outside and soak up some fresh air? Check out the Australian Government’s Harvest Trail website for information about when and where the jobs are. - https://jobsearch.gov.au/HarvestTrail Skill Matching Database (SMD) - The Skill Matching Database helps match skilled people, who have applied to migrate, with skilled vacancies or skill shortages in Australia. The Skill Matching Database contains the educational, employment and work details of skilled migrants and includes many who are interested in living and working in regional Australia. -  www.immi.gov.au/skills Prospects: Assessment Centres - Do you have to attend an Assessment Centre as part of the selection process for a job? Here is some useful background information on what to expect at an Assessment Centre. - www.prospects.ac.uk Thinking about applying for a Scholarship? - Now is the time to start applying! The Careers Service has gathered some links to scholarships from UOW, Australia, & Worldwide. JASON is one search engine that contains information about postgraduate scholarships. The scholarships in the database apply to Australian students wishing to study at home or abroad, and to international students wishing to study in Australia. More info on Jason Other Scholarship links Scholarships on My JobBoard  - /careers/jobboard/scholar.html

Month: 10

For Job-Hunting Success: Track and Leverage Your Accomplishments - Quintessential Careers provides the content and motivation to empower people to achieve their educational goals, find their true career passion, and obtain their ideal job. This week, we give you a preview of a chapter from the book, Words to Get Hired By: The Jobseeker’s Quintessential Lexicon of Powerful Words and Phrases for Resumes and Cover Letters, the first e-book published by Quintessential Careers Press. - www.quintcareers.com Job-Hunting Help - Need help with Job Applications, Resumes, Selection Criterias, Job Interviews etc? Then you should check out this weeks link to one of the many helpful Careers Service websites. - /assistance/applications.html ScienceAlert - ScienceAlert is a website devoted exclusively to delivering Australian & New Zealand science, technology, and innovation news to science, industry, the media, government and the broader community. - www.sciencealert.com.au The Australian SAM Sustainability Index (AuSSI) - Launched in February 2005, the Australian SAM Sustainability Index (AuSSI) tracks the performance of Australian companies that lead their industry in terms of corporate sustainability. - www.aussi.net.au Careers in Science - Scientists help save lives, preserve the environment and improve the way in which we live. There are many long-term careers in science - careers for scientists as well as the technicians, managers and administrators who support them. For more information on the industry visit: - www.careersinscience.gov.au

Month: 9

StudyLink - StudyLink provides a searchable database of courses you can study in Australia, Europe, India, Singapore, or the USA. In fact, StudyLink can provide information on any course, anywhere. Students can apply directly online to many courses through our official online applications. - studylink.com.au Job Outlook - Search for Information on Occupations and Careers. Find out about job prospects, weekly earnings, type of work and other useful occupational information. - www.jobsearch.gov.au/joboutlook/ jSeeker.com.au - JSeeker.com.au is job search engine which collects jobs from major job boards in Australia. It has more than 200,000 jobs in the database. The website is simple and easy to use plus the search results are fast and accurate! - www.jseeker.com.au Career and Job-Related Tutorials - Quintessential Careers provides the content and motivation to empower people to achieve their educational goals, find their true career passion, and obtain their ideal job. This week you can find professionally developed -- and free -- career and job-related tutorials. - quintcareers.com/tutorials.html

Month: 8

Graduate Little Black Book - The essential resource for all the best graduate jobs. MyCareer has been out scouring the country to cram this compact handbook full of top tips and advice on how to get the best graduate job out there. It contains information about whether your salary expectations really are realistic, and otherbits and pieces to get you excited about your new career. Plus, it also contains both sides of the story from graduates and employers on what life’s really like after uni and much more. - www.mycareer.com.au MyCareer Graduate Jobs and Resources - Are you in your final year and looking for work? An easy way of finding Graduate positions is on the MyCareer Graduate Jobs and Resources website. Find the latest graduate jobs including entry-level roles, training programs and more in all Sectors. - mycareer.com.au/jobs/-/graduate/ 4 International Careers & Jobs - 4 International Careers & Jobs is an international employment directory selecting and reviewing world-wide top job sites. 4icj.com includes 2200 employment sites ranked by popularity in 190 countries and is a free starting point to find international jobs and work abroad. - www.4icj.com Australian Institute of International Affairs - Students considering careers in politics, government, policy research, multilaterals such as the WTO or the UN could usefully get involved with relevant think tanks. One of the most prestigious is the Australian Institute of International Affairs. The AIIA has a student branch called ACCESS that, amongst other things, organises visits to interesting organisations. The web site of the week doesn’t link directly to the AIIA but to the Wikipedia page about it. Mainly because it gives a good overview of the AIIA and ACCESS and, as a bonus, links to other Australian Think Tanks. - www.wikipedia.org Australian Politics - If you liked last week’s website link to Think Tanks then you will want to also have a look at Australian Politics. It includes a list of Australian Public Policy & Issues Think Tanks and also a list of Pressure Groups. - www.australianpolitics.com

Month: 7

Dragonfly Volunteers - Dragonfly volunteers work all across Thailand on projects which aid communities and environment. Dragonfly's Volunteer Thailand Projects offer volunteer opportunities for anyone interested in helping local communities in rural and traditional areas of Thailand - regions which need support the most. - www.thai-dragonfly.com/ What Color Is Your Parachute? - Talk to any Careers adviser in the world and they will be familiar with the Careers guide ‘What Color is my Parachute’ by Richard Bolles. The book is a comprehensive program leading readers from confusion to dream career. The web site associated with the book has lots of free material on topics such as interviewing, networking and applications. - www.jobhuntersbible.com International JobOnline - International JobOnline is a one-stop-shop where you can search graduate vacancies, find information on working in the UK and look through country specific careers information. - www.careers.lon.ac.uk/ijo How to master psychometric tests - From this page you can complete a full psychometric test, looking at your Verbal, Numerical and Abstract Reasoning Ability, and receive a personalised feedback report. - www.profilingforsuccess.com

Month: 6

National Career Development Week: 4-10 June 2007 - This week intends to help people understand the importance of career development, and show them how they can get the skills to manage their careers. And because career development is a life-long process, people of all ages can get involved and everyone can get results! - www.ncdw.com.au Vacation Work - Is 2009 your Final Year? The Careers Service has added several Vacation Work opportunities for penultimate students, so check them out now! -  /careers/jobboard/vacation.html Considering applying for a Scholarship? - Closing dates are quickly approaching, so now is the time to start applying! The Careers Service has gathered some links to scholarships from UOW, Australia, & Worldwide. - /careers/jobboard/scholar.html Enrolment Record Verification - The Enrolment Record Verification has been designed to provide students with the ability to print their own Enrolment Record via SOLS. More details at: - /student/centre/

Month: 5

Youth@Work - Are you starting work for the first time? Already working? Looking to start your career? There are some important things you need to know about your rights and conditions in the workplace. - /careers/pdf/YouthAtWork.pdf GAP Activity Projects 08 - Volunteer Overseas. Make A Difference. Discover the world… GAP is a journey. It is an opportunity to volunteer overseas, broaden your horizons and make a difference. GAP volunteers are not tourists. They immerse themselves in a culture and become members of their communities. They learn about a country from within. Applications for GAP 08 close Friday 18th May 07 - www.gapactivityprojects.org.au JobAccess – DEWR Initiative on Disability - JobAccess is a free, confidential national online service providing information and expert advice to job seekers and employees with disability. The concept has been set up by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The JobAccess website contains a wealth of information to assist employers, jobseekers/employees and those services assisting people with disability with return to and maintenance in suitable employment. - www.jobaccess.gov.au GAMSAT Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test - The Graduate Australian Medical School Admission Test (GAMSAT) has been developed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) in conjunction with the Consortium of Graduate Medical Schools to assist in the selection of students to participate in the graduate-entry programs. GAMSAT is available to any student who has completed a Bachelor degree or who will be in the penultimate or final year of study for a Bachelor degree at the time of sitting the test. -  www.gamsat.edu.au Career Industry Council of Australia - CICA is a unique collaboration of career practitioner associations and a world first in the careers industry. CICA provides a voice for the industry that is considered and comprehensive and in turn is a focal point for government and other organisations who may also be interested in promoting the career industry in Australia. -  www.cica.org.au

Month: 4

Job Applications & Resume Checks - If you are looking for advice on 'Job Applications' you might want to look up what help we can offer - /careers/assistance/ Interviews and Beyond - Practice is the best preparation for interviews and some websites provide examples of typical interview questions, preparation strategies and hints on how to perform during interviews. For particular styles of interviewing e.g. behavioural interviewing and questions based on the use of case studies, applicants can access background information on why employers use these techniques. This is all good research and can give students a competitive edge. - www.graduatecareers.com.au i-to-i Australia - i-to-I sends over 5000 volunteers every year to various not-for-profit projects across Latin America, Africa and Asia. Our volunteers can work in community development, teaching English, building homes for families, environmental conservation and various other specialised opportunities to earn experience in their field of study, for example health work and media. i-to-i can also arrange paid teaching English jobs once you have graduated – perfect if you want to spend time overseas and don’t have any funds to do so! - www.i-to-i.com.au Innovation Showcase - May 2007 - Illawarra Innovation Showcase seeks to engage all sectors of the community through a range of events that showcase the region as a centre of innovation. These vents have been organised by the University of Wollongong as part of the Australian Innovation Festival and the Illawarra Innovation Showcase. More information can be found at: - www.investillawarra.com.au/innovation

Month: 3

Considering applying for a Scholarship? - Now is the time to start applying as a lot of closing dates are in July. The Careers Service has gathered some links for scholarships from UOW, Australia, & Worldwide. - /careers/www/scholarships.html Virtual Careers Fair 2007 - The Virtual Careers Fair 2007 is now in action. Chat live with Graduate employers, or get career advice from an expert 'Job Doctor' in our online chat facility. Each day has a different selection of fantastic opportunities. - www.vcf.graduatecareers.com.au/ Graduate Careers - Important Dates & Contacts - Graduate Careers Australia's employer directory, Graduate Opportunities, contains a wealth of information about organisations who recruit students and graduates throughout Australia and New Zealand. In addition to running graduate programs, these organisations often have a range of opportunities available including direct placement positions, vacation work, cooperative education positions, cadetships, internships, work experience and scholarships. - www.graduatecareers.com.au 'My JobAlert' Monthly Newsletter - The April Newsletter is out now! This month includes important information on the upcoming National Careers Fair, our Workshops and Employer Information Sessions, and much much more! You can view current and past newsletters online - /careers/publications/Newsletters/

Month: 2

Final Year This Year? - Putting knowledge to work - in your final year - - - Interested in lining up a great graduate job for the end of your studies? Then read on now, as you start your final year. - /careers/finalyear/FinalYear.html Australasian Association of Philosophy - The AAP is the professional organisation of academic philosophers in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. The purpose of the Association is to promote the study of philosophy in Australasia, and to co-ordinate professional activities. The Association's journal, the Australasian Journal of Philosophy, has been ranked as one of the top ten professional philosophical journals in the world. - www.aap.org.au Ever wondered what graduates do after graduation? - GradsOnline has all you need to know about where graduates go! GradsOnline can help answer your questions about graduates' activities, salaries and jobs. - www.gradsonline.com.au Virtual Careers Fair 2007 - The Virtual Careers Fair 2007 kicks-off on March 13 and runs through till March 23. It is the largest online Careers Fair to be staged in Australia, open to students of all universities. Log on to the VCF for a range of careers-related activities, including hosted forums, Q&A sessions, interview games, practice online testing, graduate employer profiles and more. - www.vcf.graduatecareers.com.au Casual/Part-Time Jobs - Looking to work part-time whilst studying? The Careers Service now advertises Casual/Part-Time job opportunities! Please Note: The Careers Service website does not constitute an endorsement by the University of the merits or otherwise of the organisations providing the information. The University Careers Service is simply passing on information which it feels may assist you in your job search. - /careers/jobboard/

Month: 1

Univative Illawarra [UI] - Giving your time + skills + knowledge = a head start in 'the recruitment world' - It’s a WIN/WIN result! - /careers/discover/UI.html 'My JobAlert' Monthly Newsletter - The Careers Service produces a monthly newsletter which is part of 'My JobAlert'. You can now view current and past newsletters online. - /careers/publications/Newsletters/ EdStart Application Forms Now Available - The application form can be downloaded by clicking the link below OR by contacting Student Central on 02 4221 3927. The Closing Date for Applications for current students is Friday 26th January 2007. For more information click here - /about/scholarships/current/ What employers want - Each year graduate recruiters employ hundreds of fresh, eager and skilled graduates. Finding the right graduate for the right placement often requires a fairly rigorous process of testing and interviews to assess the suitability of the graduate and his or her skills set to the requirements of the position. To find out more, click here - www.gradcareers.com.au

Year: 2006

Month: 12

Going to Uni - Higher Education for Students in Australia - is a new website from the Dept. of Education, Science and Training. It contains useful resources for students looking for information on courses, repaying your HELP loan, scholarships, studying overseas etc. - www.goingtouni.gov.au The Australian Sustainability Index (AUSSI) - Tracks the performance of Australian companies from 21 industry clusters that lead their industry in terms of corporate sustainability. Based on an assessment of economic, social and environmental criteria relevant to industry specific criteria for managing sustainability portfolios. - www.auss.net.au GradStats & GradFiles | Graduate Careers Australia - This website contains information about employment prospects of graduates, their earnings and their level of satisfaction with their university experience. GradFiles is an easy to read summary of these key findings. - www.graduatecareers.com.au/

Month: 11

Australian Psychological Society (APS) - Is the largest professional association for psychologists in Australia, representing more than 15,000 members. The APS is a critical link for members who work in a diverse range of employment settings and specialisations. It provides essential professional support in areas ranging from ethical advice and industrial relations to professional development and business marketing. - www.psychology.org.au Employer Of Choice for Women (EOWA) - An annual list of Australian employers released by the Federal Government's Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA). These organisations have demonstrated that they have policies and practices that support women. Check out the full 2006 list of employers at - www.eowa.gov.au Thinking about applying for a Scholarship? - Now is the time to start applying! The Careers Service has gathered some links to scholarships from UOW, Australia, & Worldwide. More info on UOW Honours Scholarships 2007 JASON is one search engine that contains information about postgraduate scholarships. The scholarships in the database apply to Australian students wishing to study at home or abroad, and to international students wishing to study in Australia. More info on Jason Other Scholarship links Scholarships on My JobBoard  - /careers/jobboard/scholar.html Skill Matching Database (SMD) - The Skill Matching Database helps match skilled people, who have applied to migrate, with skilled vacancies or skill shortages in Australia. The Skill Matching Database contains the educational, employment and work details of skilled migrants and includes many who are interested in living and working in regional Australia. -  www.immi.gov.au/skills/ FOODWOR"X" Careers in Food Science - The site is divided up into general sections such as Management, Research and Manufacturing, with sub-sections providing more specific details of current workplace roles. Each of these areas is then divided up into career pathways, required study and online resources which can be used to research the particular sector of industry which is connected with Food Science. - www.aifst.asn.au The Employer Resource Centre - houses a range of useful resources to help graduate employers source and retain talented graduates. These professional resources include: Graduate Opportunities – GCA's employer directory. The website is updated throughout the year and has much of the information also found in the book. It can be found at: www.graduateopportunities.com Conducting a Graduate Recruitment program – featuring articles from The Graduate Recruitment Handbook for Australia and New Zealand How Graduate Careers Australia Can Help You – where you can read about the range of products and services we have on offer to make your job easier Industry Research – featuring the latest trends and developments in the graduate recruitment industry provided by leading local and overseas experts Key Contacts – access to professional associations such as the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) and the National Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (NAGCAS).  - www.graduatecareers.com.au

Month: 10

RepuTex Social Responsibility Ratings - RepuTex is a private company which externally rates Aust/NZ's top 120 listed and privately owned companies across the four categories governance, workplace practices, social impact, environment impact. - www.reputex.com.au Corporate Responsibility Index (CRI) - Using the index, Australia's top 250 companies are invited to voluntarily self-assess the extent to which corporate strategy is integrated into responsible business practice in the management of four areas of community, environment, marketplace, and workplace, and performance in social and environmental performance and impact areas. - www.corporate-responsibility.com.au Global Vision International - GVI is a non-political, non-religious organisation, which through its alliance with aid-reliant organisations throughout the world provides opportunities to volunteers to fill a critical void in the fields of environmental research, conservation, education and community development. - www.gvi.co.uk/au Considering applying for a Scholarship? - Now is the time to start applying! The Careers Service has gathered some links to scholarships from UOW, Australia, & Worldwide. JASON is one search engine that contains information about postgraduate scholarships. The scholarships in the database apply to Australian students wishing to study at home or abroad, and to international students wishing to study in Australia. More info on Jason Other Scholarship links Scholarships on My JobBoard  - /careers/jobboard/scholar.html

Month: 9

WorkChoices - A new workplace relations system - Managed by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), this site provides general information about WorkChoices. - www.workchoices.gov.au Job Outlook - Search for Information on Occupations and Careers. Find out about job prospects, weekly earnings, type of work and other useful occupational information. - www.jobsearch.gov.au/joboutlook/ UAG - Now covers postgraduate certificates, diplomas and coursework masters degrees at some NSW and the ACT unis. Note that information about similar courses at the other universities still needs to be sought from their individual websites - www.uac.edu.au/pg/ Australian Healthcare Association Just Health - This is a database of jobs maintained by the Australian Healthcare Association which offers current private, public and NGO jobs. The job details for each position include duty statements and selection criteria, and the service is free for both job-seekers and for employers looking for healthcare professionals. -  www.aushealthcare.com.au

Month: 8

The 2006 Census is coming… - During International Week at UOW on Tuesday 8th August the Australian Bureau of Statistics will have a stall for Census Day "Everybody Counts" - /about/internationalweek The Employability Challenge [TEC] - The Employability Challenge [TEC] (originally known as the Graduate Attributes Challenge GAC) will be judged on Monday 14th August in the Function Centre of the Unicentre Building. Find out what your faculty team discovered about working in your industry. Check out the poster display from 12.30 - 1.30 and stay to see your team make their presentation to the judges. Find out more about TEC at - careers/discover/TEC.html Career Links - Need a link to an online resume bank or research an associations? Visit - www.uow.edu.au/careers/ Career of the Week - Education… -  the field that allows you to open the minds of many. - /CareerWeek/Education.html Are you currently in your 'Final Year' ? - If Yes, then check out these Graduate Recruitment Programs as there are still many employers taking applications! - /careers/jobboard/

Month: 7

Vacation Work - The Graduate Opportunities Career Search enables you to search for 'Vacation Work' in different ways - Employer Name, Work Location, Degree Disciplines, Graduate Work Programs, Industry Sectors and Occupations. - www.graduateopportunities.com Health/Nursing/Human Services - The Health Sciences Careers Fair is coming up! So here is a list of useful links to some Health/Nursing/Human Services. - www.uow.edu.au/careers/www/ International Week 2006 - International Week will be held at the University from Friday 4th to Saturday 12th August. The program of events is celebrating and showcasing the cultural diversity of the University, its staff and students. - /about/internationalweek/ Teaching/Education - The Education Careers Fair 2006 is coming up! Here is a list of useful links to some Teaching/Education Services. - /careers/www/TeachEdu.html

Month: 6

Nanotechnology Now (NN) - Covering future sciences such as Nanotechnology, Molecular Nanotechnology (MNT), MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS), NanoElectroMechanical Systems (NEMS), Nanomedicine, Nanobiotechnology, Nanoelectronics, Nanofabrication, Computational Nanotechnology, Quantum Computers, and Artificial Intelligence - to name just a few. - www.nanotech-now.com Considering Postgraduates Studies? - The second level of tertiary study (you can choose between coursework or research). The time taken to complete a postgraduate program varies between six months and three years of full-time study (or part-time equivalent). - www.uow.edu.au Graduate Attributes Challenge - Are you looking for a way to: *find out more about employment prospects for your degree? *showcase your research, presentation and negotiation skills? *demonstrate teamwork skills? *show initiative? *increase your extra curricular activities? - GAC is back - www.uow.edu.au/careers/discover/ Vacation Work - If 2007 is your final year, Summer vacation work is offered now! - /careers/jobboard/vacation.html Enrolment Record Verification - The Enrolment Record Verification has been designed to provide students with the ability to print their own Enrolment Record via SOLS. More details at: - /student/centre/

Month: 5

Do you have a disability? Looking for a job? - The Willing and Able Mentoring Program (WAM) can help put you in touch with employers and enhance your employability when you graduate. - www.graduatecareers.com.au Job Outlook - Search for Information on Occupations and Careers. Find out about job prospects, weekly earnings, type of work and other useful occupational information. - www.jobsearch.gov.au Vacation Work - is becoming an increasingly important and popular option for penultimate year students. This is definitely something worth looking into. - www.graduatecareers.com.au Study Overseas - International Exchange - Have you thought about spending a semester overseas? - www.uow.edu.au

Month: 4

Need help with: - effective writing, academic writing, writing sentences, essay writing, report writing, reading, notetaking and/or critical thinking? Check out - unilearning.uow.edu.au Interviews & Beyond - Once you’ve been called in for an interview, you should be well prepared in advance. For more details visit - www.graduatecareers.com.au International Outlook - Are you an overseas student studying in Australia? Are you a student or graduate permanently resident in Australia, who is considering working overseas? For more details visit - www.graduatecareers.com.au Starting Work? - Know what you should be paid? Check your pay! A free, easy way to check pay rates and entitlements online. - www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au

Month: 3

Virtual Careers Fair - Date: 1-10 March. The cyber meeting place for employers, students and graduate recruitment experts. - www.vcf.graduatecareers.com.au Science Career Information Booklet - A precise definition of 'science' is hard to pin down, however broadly speaking, scientific activity can be characterised as “the observation of natural phenomena, and the subsequent understanding about the ways in which they work”. Scientists test and contribute to an evolving body of human knowledge about the natural world, and do so from systematic observation which can be used to formulate laws and principles. Another popular definition of science is simply that 'it is what scientists do'. Want to read more about careers for science graduates? - www.graduatecareers.com.au The International Friendship Program (IFP) - provides an opportunity for cultural exchange between international students enrolled at the University of Wollongong and members of the community. The contact provided by the IFP helps students learn first-hand about the Australian lifestyle. It also helps the local community learn about the cultures of our students from around the world. Volunteer hosts include individuals and families, Australian students and members of the University staff. If you would like to find out more about the IFP, please go to: -  www.uow.edu.au/student/services/ The 2006 version of 'The Edge' is out! - Full of resume samples and resume builders, employer commentary and loads of useful advice to track down and apply for work. We have a CDRom version and hard copy which you can pick up from our office or you can view it online. - www.uow.edu.au/careers Graduate Links - to the Australian Government Departments which regularly recruit graduates. Please note that most Australian Government Departments only recruit graduates in the first half of each year, so graduate vacancies may not be available at all times. - www.jobsearch.gov.au

Month: 2

First Year@UOW - First year at university is an exciting experience, but it can also be quite a shock for many new students, with new routines, expectations and responsibilities. - www.uow.edu.au ARE you in your 'Final Year' this year? - If yes, read on - www.uow.edu.au/careers SouthPacificEmployment.com - provides real, live vacancies for all types of assignments in countries of the South Pacific. The site features employment opportunities in travel, tourism, business, resorts and dive jobs in the Fiji & Cook Islands, Australia, American Samoa, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Samoa, New Caledonia and the Marshall Islands. - www.southpacificemployment.com

Month: 1

UOW & Worldwide Scholarships - links to scholarships applications from UOW, Australia, & Worldwide - www.uow.edu.au/careers Earth Science World - Interesting website for careers in Geosciences (US) - www.earthscienceworld.org

Year: 2005

Month: 12

Goinglobal - All you need to know to grab an international career in the country of your choice. - www.goinglobal.com Graduate Careers Australia - A section of GCA tells you how to get your job search happening – what to do, who to speak to, where to go and who can help you. It covers self- assessment techniques, the role of university careers services, the importance of networking and how to use the Internet and other “real world” job-seeking resources to their full potential. -  www.graduatecareers.com.au What can I do with my Degree/Subject? - On this web page of the Victoria University of Wellington you will find information on possible career paths for some of the more popular subject areas. - www.vuw.ac.nz

Month: 11

Graduate Prospects - works in partnership with the most prominent official bodies in the field of Higher education in the UK, it has been bringing students, graduates and recruiters together for over 30 years. - www.prospects.ac.uk WWW Careers links - access to 'JobSearch" related sites on the internet. - www.uow.edu.au/careers/ Career Options Magazine - their mission is to provide authoritative information, advice, professional development opportunities and other services to employers, career services professionals, and students. - www.careeroptionsmag.com Museum Jobs - Online recruitment for museum, library, gallery and heritage sectors worldwide. - www.museumjobs.com

Month: 10

ALSAnet - a job search website that matches students with legal employers - www.alsanet.asn.au GradsOnline - Ever wondered what graduates do after graduation? GradsOnline can help answer your questions about graduates' activities, salaries and jobs. -  www.gradsonline.edu.au Global Vision International - Volunteer work, Fieldwork, Career Opportunities and Internships around the World - www.careersabroad.co.uk What does the Careers Service do? - not sure what we can do for you? Check out the 'Frequently asked Questions & Answers". - www.uow.edu.au/careers

Month: 9

Job Search International - search for job vacancies worldwide or by country - www.uow.edu.au/careers/www Want to 'Travel, Study or Work Abroad'? - Check out the links here - www.uow.edu.au/careers/www Australian Jobs 2005 - provides information about the Australian labour market, including past employment trends, projected employment growth by industry and occupation, and information on job prospects. It also has links to a number of websites which provide useful information for job seekers, with a particular focus on services available to help people find work - www.workplace.gov.au jobs.nsw - Government jobs online - NSW departments are starting to get more active this time of the year - NSW government departments recruit graduates in formal programs and offer other early career opportunities. Search for vacancies, read more on the common selection criteria and find out how to apply at - jobs.nsw.gov.au WetFeet - -Helping You Make Smarter Career Decisions - www.wetfeet.com

Month: 8

CA Program in Asia - The CA Program is offered in Australia, Malaysia and Singapore. It is exactly the same program wherever you enrol. Because the CA Program is a gateway to membership of the ICAA all modules are based on Australian accounting and auditing standards and legislation - www.flyhigher.com Footprints Recruiting - offers free ESL teacher placement services to native English speakers from around the world - www.footprintsrecruiting.com Teaching/Education - selection of links for Education/Teaching students - www.uow.edu.au/careers/www Engineering Technology Management (ETM) Placements - a national recruitment agency specialising in the recruitment of permanent and contract staff (Engineers, IT Professionals, Scientists, Architects, Surveyors, Pharmacists, Managers) - www.etm.com.au

Month: 7

DayWork.com.au - online job board focusing on casual, part time and temporary employment opportunities - DayWork.com.au Windmills - The Virtual Career Coach will show you how to manage your career by using the unique new Windmills Programme, which is a comprehensive range of exercises and activities, developed to help you take control of your working life in today's fast-changing world - www.windmillsprogramme.com APESMA - the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists & Managers, Australia has a commitment to helping Australian students achieve the best possible outcome in their transition from university to the workforce - www.apesma.asn.au TASAweb - TASAweb is the major online resource for sociology and the social sciences in Australia. The web site aims to serve a wide range of communities and interests, including TASA members, undergraduate and postgraduate students, social science scholars, social policy analysts and consultants, government officials, media representatives, and the general public - www.tasa.org.au

Month: 6

Audit Office NSW link page - The Audit Office NSW has a page on their website with lots of links to other Audit offices (national & international), Australian Government pages, as well as other organisations of interest for accountants - www.audit.nsw.gov.au/ The Australian Psychological Society - Studying Psychology ? - The Australian Psychological Society (APS) recognises Professional Development (PD) activities as integral to ongoing membership. The APS recognises its responsibility to encourage members to attend conferences, seminars workshops, training courses and other events of a similar professional development nature since these events are a service to members and the psychological community - www.psychology.org.au Indigenous Services - a collection of links - www.uow.edu.au/careers/www Arts Hub - The Dramatic Group is a leading publisher of information and services to individuals, organisations and businesses in the Australian cultural industry -  www.artshub.com.au Australian Law Students' Association (ALSA) - is an association comprising all Law Student Societies and Law Students Associations nationally and representing approximately 25,000 law students - www.alsa.asn.au

Month: 5

QS TopMBA Careers - leading careers platform, used by 64 business schools worldwide - www.topmba.com Australian Society of Authors - This website is the national portal for those interested in writing, looking for a career as an author or those who are already published but are looking for peer support and professional resources. The site features details of mentorships, information about contracts, conditions and advertising, and links to a range of industry contacts around the country - www.asauthors.org National Indigenous Cadetship Project (NICP) - The programme helps match diploma, advanced diploma and undergraduate degree level students and people intending on studying these courses with employers who can give them work skills and professional employment opportunities. Indigenous cadets undertake full-time study (40weeks) and an employer paid work placement of 12 weeks, generally undertaken during the long vacation break between academic years - www.nicp.dewr.gov.au Directories/Associations - a collection of websites sorted by faculties - www.uow.edu.au/careers/www

Month: 4

GVI's Careers Abroad - a brand new website detailing field work placements and career opportunities in the fields of sustainable development, biological and zoological research, environmental education, conservation and much more - www.careersabroad.co.uk