November 2009
RESUBMIT YOUR DETAILS TO 'My JobAlert'
To keep our database and your details correct we ask that you update your contact details at the end of each year. Please make sure you have done this by February 2010. If you do not resubmit your details, your record will automatically be deleted in February 2010. If you are graduating this year, you will need to provide us with a non-UOW email address.
You can resubmit your details here.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - JOB SEARCH PROGRAM
Certificate in Global Workplace Practice
Improve your chance of getting a job when you graduate by joining a free program designed specifically for International Students - the Certificate in Global Workplace Practice. This program helps with all the skills and knowledge you need to get a job in Australia with the potential for a work placement at the end of the year.
Register soon to increase your chance of being accepted because in previous years there were more applicants than available places in the program.
For more information and how to register please read more here.
CAREERS CENTRAL INTERNS
Our interns, Henry Leung, Amber Yan, Yangxin Hou, Bonnie Dench, Dale Sperring & Erika Vazquez are graduating from their 2009 internship this week. The interns have produced an annual report.
Careers Central and the campus have benefited throughout the year from their enthusiastic support in job listing – mobile service – and Careers Fairs. A big 'thank you' to all and best wishes for your future careers.
LUCY
Friday, October 2nd was the final session for the 14 LUCY participants and their mentors. We had a great afternoon listening to their stories and experiences in the world of Law, Management, PR and international trade. Ms Lynne Wright, Director of Employment Equity & Diversity at UOW responded on behalf of all mentors.
This program is supported by the Office for Women’s Policy, NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet and will be held again in 2010.
JOIN SIFE (STUDENTS IN FREE ENTERPRISE)
Good fun with great people --- making a difference
SIFE will make 2010 your year for
- Fantastic work experience projects
- A chance to be in the 2010 competing team, Melbourne, July 8-10 (travel & accommodation paid)
The 2010 committee need help with the following projects
- Financial Seminars to local high schools
- Feasibility Study for a commercial organic garden in our local area
Go to SIFE Australia for more information and if you’re sold, send your resume and student number to srejske@uow.edu.au – closing date 30 November 2009.
UNIVATIVE SUMMER 2010
Develop your employability skills!
Are you interested in getting a step ahead this summer? Using your university education in a real workplace situation?
Employers are increasingly looking for employees who are “work ready” with practical experience. Be part of a voluntary multi-disciplinary team based program that researchs and develops a creative solution to a genuine business problem/issue. In the past these organisations have ranged from the Wollongong Hawks, Illawarra Credit Union, Longboard Brewing Company and many, many more.
Spend a few hours each day (each team makes its own arrangements) and develop your employability skills and gain the work related experiences employers look for.
Univative Illawarra for Summer 2010 will be held during the period from Monday 1 Feb to Friday 19 Feb 2010.
How to apply for UI:
Applicants for UI are to email careers@uow.edu.au
- your full name
- your resume
- student number
- your degree/specialisation
NOVEMBER WORKSHOP SERIES
The last workshop series for 2009 is out!! 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
- Effective Resumes
- Answering Selection Criteria and Online Forms
- Dealing with Assessment Centres
- Effective Interview Techniques
- Creative Job Seeking
- "So You've Got The Job - Now What?"
We strongly recommend you attend the resume workshop first, then the selection criteria workshop, then the interview and assessment centre workshop. Please only attend 'So You’ve Got The Job' workshop if you have been offered a graduate role.
Check the times and dates and you NEED to register online.
OUR NEW CAREERS CENTRAL WEBSITE AND IMAGE ARE COMING
We are currently redesigning and building our new website - the aim being to provide you with a better career and job seeking website - and part of all this will be a new logo. Keep an eye open around campus for our new image.
RESUME CHECKING AND MOCK INTERVIEW SERVICE
RESUME CHECKING
When you attend our 'Effective Resume' workshop you are eligible for a complimentary resume check. Email careers@uow.edu.au with your student number, a brief description of the job you are applying for and enclose your resume. Don’t forget to get extra assistance from our resource 'The Edge'. We will return your email within 2-3 working days with our feedback.
MOCK INTERVIEWS
If you are about to have an interview we can assist you with your preparation by running you through a mock interview. Interviews can be for casual, vacation or permanent work. Just make an appointment with a careers counsellor by phoning 4221 3325 or emailing careers@uow.edu.au.
ACT/NSW NAGCAS - 2009 DISABILITY FORUM
Employment and Careers Forum
Managing Disability at Work: The things you need to know
A joint initiative being run by the University of Sydney, University of Technology Sydney and the National Disability Coordination Officer Program.
Who should come?
Any currently enrolled student with a disability who is about to graduate or is thinking about career pathways.
You may not think of yourself as having a 'disability' but the definition is broad and includes conditions like dyslexia, mental illness, chronic fatigue and any ongoing illness.
The focus is on assisting you to maximise all opportunities whilst still at university, find the best career pathway, and how to access it after graduation. The forum will provide practical strategies and information, the opportunity to network and meet with other students and experts in the field.
Each registrant will receive a 4GB flash drive pre-loaded with *AccessApps* with forum resources. This has over 60 applications providing a range of software solutions to support writing, reading and planning as well as sensory, cognitive and physical difficulties. Lunch will also be provided.
Time and location:
11:00 am -2:00pm
23 November 2009
Eastern Avenue Lecture Theatre 2, Eastern Avenue, University of Sydney
For more information and to register visit the NAGCAS Forum.
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR EXAMS
Careers Central wishes you good luck in your upcoming exams.
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
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