University Careers Services – There to Help
Most universities in Australia and New Zealand have careers centres
that provide information and assistance to students and recent
graduates. Many students are unaware of the range of information and
advice available from their careers service – everything from application
tips and career counselling to detailed information about graduate
employers.
University careers services are there to help you, What if I don’t feel confident and don’t know
so make sure you drop into the office in the early what skills I have to offer?
stages of your job-hunting (preferably in your Careers staff can provide you with essential job
penultimate year or earlier) and find out all about preparation skills, such as self assessment, résumé
the resources available. preparation, networking, application writing and
The range of careers services provided varies
interview techniques. They will also help you
from university to university, but most provide
recognise the value of any part-time work you
print and web resources, workshops, individual
may have done in boosting your employability.
assistance and on-campus graduate employer
This applies equally to voluntary work, sporting
programs or events.
endeavours, community involvement and clubs/
societies participation. You have more skills than
Graduate employer information
you think you do!
Careers staff are well-connected to the graduate
employment sector and regularly assist
Help! I don’t know what I want to do…
employers with their recruitment. They can tell
If you are unsure about the direction you should
you which employers recruit graduates from your
take, request a one-on-one session with a careers
university and/or discipline, and when and how
advisor. He or she can assist you in exploring your
they recruit. They are also up-to-date with the
background, skills, experiences, qualities, aspirations
labour market, so they can tell you where the
and the rewards you seeking in a work setting.
jobs are now and advise you of future growth As well as providing personalised attention, your
areas. careers service will have a wide range of resources to
But can’t I just go on the net?
assist you in making the right career decisions, such
The internet is great for background research and
as books, journals, videos/DVDS and workshops on
finding out general information about employers
specific industries or occupations.
and industries, but your careers service can In the loop
assist you in ways the wonderful web cannot. Most careers services have a range of online
Staff can tailor the assistance they provide you, services, such as email updates letting you know
recommending a course of action suitable about the latest career opportunities. So, the
to your discipline, ambitions, strengths and message really is… See your careers service early
individual circumstances. and see them often!
What if I already know the career
direction I want to head in?
Careers staff will be able to provide targeted
information on graduate recruitment programs,
vacation and volunteer work programs and
ongoing opportunities.
// graduateopportunities.com
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