Monthly Newsletter
August 2010
2010 SPRING CAREERS FAIR
Often – the missing link between an employers ‘wish list’ and a student, is a track record in a variety of workplace experiences.
Work related experiences don’t just increase your employability – they can also clarify your career intentions. Sometimes it can even be a ‘try before you buy’ for both student and employer.
Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to speak with employers regarding work placements, Vacation programs, Internships, or graduate roles.
When: Tuesday 3rd August 2010, 10:30am to 1:30pm
Where: Foyer McKinnon building 67
Targeted disciplines: All disciplines
Please check this link to find out which companies have registered to attend the fair.
2010 EDUCATION CAREERS FAIR
Are you pursuing a career in education and currently undertaking a degree or diploma in education?
Careers Central is organising an Education Fair being held on Wednesday 18th August 2010
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to speak with employers from within the Education Industry regarding your future careers and recruitment opportunities.
When: Wednesday18th August 2010, 10:30am to 1:30pm
Where: Foyer McKinnon building 67
Targeted disciplines: Secondary, primary and early childhood education
You can view which companies have registered to attend the fair here.
JOBS ON CAMPUS - REGISTER NOW NEW WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE FOR JULY AND AUGUST
Looking for a Casual Job on campus for Spring Session? Careers Central can help!
Register online for a Campus Ready Workshop to become part of the Jobs on Campus Talent Pool and be the first to be notified of new Casual Jobs on Campus. Some of our Talent Pool students have recently secured casual jobs with campus employers such as IHMRI, URAC, and within various UOW faculties.
Campus Ready Workshops are available in August as follows:
Thursday 12th August - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 25th August - 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Workshop places are limited so be quick! September workshop dates soon to be confirmed.
Don’t forget to also visit our online JobBoard which lists some of the current casual Jobs on Campus registered with us.Remember though, that some campus employers are only advertising their jobs to our Talent Pool Students, so to maximise your chances and to find out about all the available jobs, you should register for a Campus Ready Workshop!
MACQUARIE INFORMATION SESSION
Macquarie is holding an information session on Thursday 29th July 2010 for students studying the following:
- IT, Computer Science, Engineering (Computer, Software, Mechatronic, electrical)
- Double degrees (Business/Commerce/Finance with IT/Computer Science), Information & Communication Technology, Telecommunications
When: Thursday 29th July 2010
Where: Function room 3, level 2 UniCentre building
Time: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Light refreshments will be served on the day
Check out the information sheet for more info
DELOITTE INFORMATION SESSION
Deloitte is holding an information session on Tuesday 3rd August 2010 for students studying the following:
- Commerce
- IT
When: Tuesday 3rd August 2010
Where: Function room 4, level 2 UniCentre building
Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm
CPA INFORMATION SESSION
A professional accounting qualification opens up a world of opportunities including a wide variety of business careers. As one of the world’s leading professional accounting bodies, CPA Australia gives you the technical expertise to become a work-ready professional of today and strategic business leader of tomorrow.
To discover how CPA Australia can assist your future career, and to hear about the benefits of a CPA Australia Passport membership, they invite you to attend this session, run by representatives of CPA Australia NSW Division.
When: Tuesday 3rd August 2010
Where: Function room 2, level 2 UniCentre building
Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Find out more information on the Passport programme here.
MELTWATER INFORMATION SESSION AND COCKTAIL EVENING
ATTENTION ALL BUSINESS, ARTS, LAW AND SCIENCE STUDENTS!!!
Do you want the chance to learn about a career in the business industry? Do you want first hand information from a Wollongong alumni? Get the chance to meet and greet with industry professionals, find out about their career progression in an entrepreneurial company and see what the Meltwater Group has to offer you at the Meltwater Group Information Session/Cocktail evening. Meltwater will be recruiting for their Sydney office, with placements for the end of the year. Now is your chance to make an impression and stand out from the crowd!
When: Thursday, 12TH August 2010
Where: Function Room 4, level 2 UniCentre building
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Light refreshments will be supplied.
Places are limited, get in quick to reserve your seat!
NSW INDEPENDENT EDUCATION UNION INFORMATION SESSION
NSW Independent Education Union is holding an information session on Monday 6th September 2010 for students studying the following:
- Education
When: Monday 6th September 2010
Where: Function room 4, level 2 UniCentre building
Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm
LOOKING FOR A JOB DURING YOUR SUMMER BREAK
A range of employers provide ‘Vacation Work’ over summer. To find out who they are and what disciplines they seek visit our Job Board to see what opportunities we know of right now. This list will change over the next few months – but some have closing dates right now – so don’t delay – check it out now. You can also pick up a FREE copy of the ‘Undergraduate Opportunities’ handbook from our office which provides info about Vacation Work..
And make sure that when you apply you have presented yourself well with your resume - maybe you need to do our workshops or at least get access to our publication ‘The Edge’.
Some organisations recruit their graduates direct from their Vacation Work programs – so it would be very wise to get amongst this now.
MANAGING DISABILITY AT WORK
The managing disability at work forum is a joint initiative being run by UTS, The University of Sydney, UNSW, the Australian Employers Network on Disability and the NDCO Program (CDS, UWS).
The forum is open to all currently enrolled University students in NSW/ACT with a disability who are thinking about career pathways.
Students who attend will be able to:
- Find out more about practical career strategies and programs to give you an edge in a tough job market.
- Hear from uni grads with disabilities about how they have secured rewarding jobs or relevant experience.
- Participate in workshops.
University Careers Advisors will also be available and the event promises to be inspiring and informative. A light lunch will be provided and a chance to meet people from other Universities.
Date: Friday 30th July 2010
Time: 9:00am to 3:30pm (includes lunch)
Venue: University of Technology, Sydney
To register and for more information go online.
AUGUST WORKSHOPS
We are offering students the full suite of workshops this month in preparation for a busy semester of active job seeking for either a casual job, vacation work or a permanent graduate position. Workshops offered cover resume writing, how to address selection criteria and how to perform well at interviews and in assessment centres.
This month we are again offering a workshop for students who have been offered a graduate job commencing 2011 (or earlier). This workshop is called “Making a Successful Start in Your New Job” and will cover topics such as making a positive impression upon commencement, employee rights and responsibilities in the workplace and what to expect in your first week, month and year in your new role. Note you must have been offered a permanent role to be eligible to attend this workshop.
Mock interviews and resume reviews are still on offer just email careers@uow.edu.au (NOTE: You MUST have attended one of our resume workshops prior to having your resume reviewed)
ALL workshops REQUIRE online registration!
AUSTRALIAN JOBS 2010 - FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STATS ON EMPLOYMENT TRENDS
Latest stats from the government show that the largest growth industries in the last 5 years were in
- Health care & social assistance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Education & training
- Construction
- Mining
Projections for the next 5 years show the industries with the greatest growth
- Health care & social assistance (211,500 extra workers)
- Construction (120,800)
- Education & training (119,000)
- Professional, scientific and technical services (111,200)
- Retail (106,600)
A powerful influence on the large increases in the health related industries relates to our ageing population – these demographics are real – not unsubstantiated theory.
More details available at www.joboutlook.gov.au and www.skillsinfo.gov.au
GRADUATED MID YEAR?
Congratulations to all the students who graduated during the mid year recess.
If you graduated during the mid year recess, please update your details in our job seekers database. This will enable Careers Central to better connect you to relevant job opportunities.
Please provide an alternate email address as student accounts are closed post graduation.
You can update your details online.
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careers@uow.edu.au
http://www.uow.edu.au/careers
If you study at a campus of UOW - other than the Wollongong campus, an opportunity listed here regarding an activity at Wollongong may not be easily accessible. If this is the case, you might like to email our office (careers@uow.edu.au) or phone (02 4221 3325) and we may be able to suggest some alternatives.
Should you wish to DELETE your record from the JSDB please send us an email
to: careers@uow.edu.au
Subject: Delete JSDB entry - - - - - and in the body put your name and student number.
Whats Happening @ Careers Central
Stepping into… - is a paid internship program, specifically designed for students with a disability who want to get paid, hands-on work experience in an industry that is relevant to their degree and chosen field of study. Details here.
Where grads GO - Find out where UOW grads end up in the workforce. More information on where your degree can take you from here.
CareerStart - is a great online resource to establish your career ideas and keeping motivated. Ideal for 1st years, but good for others too Details here.
The Edge - Tips and advice on getting through the job search process as smoothly as possible, with resume and letter samples, along with employer advice via video. More details here.