Monthly Newsletter

August 2009

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It’s your potential

Are you ready to show it?

Visit www.graduates.deloitte.com.au for more information and to apply.

It’s your future, how far will you take it?

More details at: www.uow.edu.au/careers/jobboard/scholar.html

SPEAK TO EMPLOYERS ON CAMPUS

It is an important time to meet employers and find out how they recruit - for Vacation Work or for Graduate roles.

		First we have the Health Sciences Careers Fair - for all health related disciplines this Wednesday the 29th July in Bdg 41. Go to  /careers/assistance/HBS.html for all the details.
		On the 12th of August we have the Vacation Work Careers Fair - where you can line up options for work this coming summer - before you start your final year in 2010. Go to /careers/assistance/VacationFair.html to check out which disciplines they seek.
		On the 19th of August we have the Education Careers Fair for those that aspire to work in the teaching field. Lots of opportunities in Australia and OS Check it out here /careers/assistance/EduPart.html

AUGUST WORKSHOP SERIES

Our monthly workshop series has just been updated with the August dates. Make sure to register early.
Don't forget, to get your resume checked you need to have attended one of our resume workshops!!!

Wollongong Campus Workshops

1. Effective Resumes
2. Answering Selection Criteria and Online Forms
3. Dealing with Assessment Centres
4. Effective Interview Techniques
5. Creative Job Seeking
6. Getting started in the Australian job market for International Students
   
7. "So You've Got The Job - Now What?" 

Check the times and dates and you NEED to register online --- www.uow.edu.au/careers/assistance/workshops1.html

IAESTE: AN INTERNATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

The University of Wollongong is now a member of the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE).

IAESTE can provide overseas work experience opportunities to University of Wollongong students studying degrees in engineering, science, and technology related disciplines. Paid professional traineeships are available in over 80 countries and range from 2-12 months.

For more information see www.swin.edu.au/iaeste/

VACATION WORK JOBS DIRECTORY FOR 2009

The Graduate Careers Australia Vacation Work Directory for 2009 is out. It lists great options to get work this summer - before you start your final year. Pick up your FREE copy from the Careers Central office or visit Graduate Careers Australia for the online version - www.graduateopportunities.com/

Your
Careers Central UOW
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.