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Employability: Professional Career Start Strategies & Job SearchOlivia Doyle
23 June 2015
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Olivia Doyle
International Student Advisor - Employability
International Student Life
Tel 9214 8248
Email [email protected]
Katrina Sardellis
Global Career Adviser
Centre for Career Development
Tel 9214 5360
Email [email protected]
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Aim
To provide you with useful insights to build your employability and launch your professional career
Themes
- Communication
- Networking for success
- Career planning & research strategies
- Job readiness
- Job search strategies “learning to search outside the square”
Overview of program
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Tuesday 23 June
9.30 am Welcome - Your professional career starts NOW
10 am Guest speaker: Issues impacting international student employment – Dr Cate Gribble
10.45 am Break
11 am Job search strategies (including LinkedIn)
11.30 am Writing effective resumes and cover letters
12.30 pm Lunch
1.30 pm Guest speaker: Dr Mark Finn - Cross cultural communication strategies
2.15 Interview skills
2.45 pm Break
3 pm Employer insights - Mr Kane Fetterplace, Managing Director Annex Holdings & Ms Sally Di Martino, Head of HR EISAI
3.30 pm Swinburne support services & close
Program agenda
Swinburne Presentation slides can be accessed at:
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UPDATE LINKhttp://www.swinburne.edu.au/careers/pep
Your professional career starts NOW
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Your professional career starts now
It’s not easy to find professional employment in Australia in the current crowded employment market
‘International students are too focused on their studies and think about careers and employment too late in the careers lifecycle.’Rob Lawrence, Improving the employment outcomes of international students’ 2013
‘Professional experience provides a point of differentiation in highly competitive global labour markets.’Blackmore et al, Australian international graduates & the transition to employment’ 2014
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Why you should focus on your career while at university
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What is professional experience
Professional experience is more than employment
International student often align employability only with employment – it encompasses much more!
You can demonstrate your commitment, skills, abilities by getting involved in a diverse range of events & activities
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It is challenging to find professional employment in Australia and internationally
Make the most of the 2 + years at Swinburne to build your key employability skills
Contacts / network
What skills and attributes do employers look for in a graduate….
Swinburne Employer expectations activity
Rank Jumbled Key Selection Criteria
Teamwork skills
Aptitude
Leadership skills
Cultural fit
Adaptable
Communication skills
Academic results
Interpersonal skills
Work experience
Motivational fit
SSourource
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The survey results in the table have been jumbled
Work in pairs or with a group
Match the Key Selection Criteria to the correct rank by listing the corresponding numbers in the left-hand column (ranking 1 being most important to 10 being least important)
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RANK Ordered Key Selection Criteria
1 Communication skills 49%
2 Academic results 24%
3 Teamwork skills 22%
4 Aptitude 22%
5 Interpersonal skills 21%
6 Leadership skills 20%
7 Work experience 20%
8 Cultural fit 19%
9 Motivational fit 18%
10Adaptable 14%
Source: Graduate Outlook 2014, Graduate Careers Australia
Swinburne Australian employability skills
The Australian government research has identified 8 key employability skills which are vital to work on during your studies:
Communication
Teamwork
Problem solving
Initiative and enterprise
Planning and organising
Self management
Learning
Technology
Swinburne International employer skills expectations
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Swinburne Self reflection
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Think about your own skills in these key areas
How do your skills compare?
How are you working to further develop your skills?
Do your own self assessment and put together a development action plan
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Announcing
International Student SKILL DEVELOPMENT
SEMINARS
commencing Semester 2 2015
Swinburne International student employabilitySKILLL development seminar series
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Seminars Essential graduate employability skills to build your career
Soft skills employers expectTactics to build your skills while you study
Communication skills for the workplace Meetings, phone calls, emails and other communications in a professional setting Polish your verbal communication style Contemporary business writing principles
Enhancing your performance in work teams Strategies for working effectively in teams
Business skills & etiquette Navigating the modern workplace
Using emotional intelligence in the workplace Strong emotional intelligence is a key to business and career success Interact effectively with others Develop strong relationships Manage conflict Personal motivation
Registration: www.swinburne.edu.au/student/international/careers
Swinburne International student employability seminarsWinter Term
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Seminar When
Building your own employability – entrepreneurial success stories
ALUMNI GUEST SPEAKER PANEL
Ravi Bhatia Founder of Primus
Mick Saddler Managing Director Sopac IT Solutions
Ruben Ramdhony LANT3K IT Solutions
Wednesday 1 July
3.30 – 5 pm
Employability: Secrets of my career success with former Swinburne
international students
ALUMNI GUEST SPEAKER PANEL
Dro Poleg IT & Design
Wei Lei Long International business
Vicki Fengyi Marketing
Amrish Jusrut Accounting
Thursday 9 July
3.30 – 5 pm
Doctoral and masters research candidates:
Career planning strategies to enhance your employability
Thursday 23 July
3.30 – 5 pm
Registration: www.swinburne.edu.au/student/international/careers
Meet Ella Chan• Former international Master of IT
student at Swinburne University
• Now Senior Business Analyst with large Australian consulting company
• While at uni Ella:> Really made an effort to understand the Australian community> Moved into a flat with local students> Attended lots of social events with Australians> Joined uni clubs- was Vice President of the IT Society> Barracked for a footy team> Part time job at McDonalds> Started own IT support business > Volunteer website developer for Hawthorn Community House> Joined group projects with local students> Joined Australian Computer Society and attended events> Developed strong IT skills – Excel, Access etc
Meet Anh Nguyen
• Former international Bachelor of Businessstudent at Swinburne University
• Now part time accounts clerk still looking for full time professional employment
• While at uni Anh:> Focussed hard on his studies – gained a credit average> Lived with Vietnamese relatives> Worked part time in family Vietnamese restaurant> Played soccer in a Vietnamese student team> Joined uni group project teams with other international students
Which international student are you?
What can you do to improve your employability?
Swinburne Guest speaker
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Dr Cate Gribble
Senior Research FellowCentre Research Educational Futures and InnovationFaculty of Arts & EducationDeakin University
JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES
Employability: Professional Career Start Strategies & Job SearchOlivia Doyle
23 June 2015
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Job search strategies for professional employment
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Your professional career starts now!
It’s not easy to find professional employment in Australia in the current crowded employment market
‘International students are too focused on their studies and think about careers and employment too late in the careers lifecycle.’Rob Lawrence, Improving the employment outcomes of international students’ 2013
‘Professional experience provides a point of differentiation in highly competitive global labour markets.’Blackmore et al, Australian international graduates & the transition to employment’ 2014
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Why you should focus on your career while at university
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Job search
Combination approach is best
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Advertised + Non Advertised
job opportunities
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Advertisement on the internet 26% Consulting family and or friends 15% Using university careers service 11% Direct approach to an employer 9% Using work contacts or networks 6% An approach by an employer 7% Careers fair or information session 6% Other university source (such as faculties or lecturers) 5% Advertisement in a newspaper or other print media 4% Registering with an employment agency 4% Via resume posted on the internet 1% Other 7%
Graduate Careers Australia 2012
**** Networking is vital!
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Diverse graduate approaches to finding employment
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• As a general rule, companies do not advertise unless they really have to
• Companies advertise because they do not know of a suitable person
So up to 80% of jobs are never advertised….
……networking is the key
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Key steps for professional job search
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Step 1 Plan & researchRevisit your career vision to gain clarity about the job and industries you wish to target
The economic realities of the 21st century means you need an ideal plan of action plus a second and third option to help you achieve your career goals.
Understand the market – where is there demand?
Prepare your job search tool kit
Step 2 Explore all job possibilities
Step 3 Implement both pre & post graduation job search
strategies
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Pre graduation job search strategies
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Pre graduation job search
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Ideally start graduate job search at the start of final year in line with Australian graduate recruitment cycle
Check out international graduate recruitment cycles (SE Asian cycle is from September)
Make connections and network – focus of this session
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Pre-graduation Internships / cadetships / vacation work
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Many organisations have become more strategic in their approaches to graduate employment using internships / cadetships to ‘try before they buy’
This enables employers to gain much more insight into the suitability of a potential employee compared with the traditional recruitment process
Offers students opportunity to determine if the organisation matches their own values, interests and long term career aspirations
Many internships run during summer vacation period and are advertised mid year eg May onwards
Swinburne includes internship opportunities in a range of courses & as stand alone opportunities
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TAKE CARE - Internships
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Internships should be paid unless they are:
- with a not for profit organisation
- part of a recognised study program
- involve educational and learning outcomes for your benefit
Before participating:
- do thorough research
- ensure the placement will be of benefit to you
- be cautious of those for which you have to pay
Fair Work Australia – useful fact sheet:
http://www.fairwork.gov.au/resources/fact-sheets/employer-obligations/pages/unpaid-work-fact-sheet
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Pre-graduation insight programs
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Some organisations offer structured insight programs to showcase opportunities
Follow organisations of interest to you on social media & websites to check what may be on offer
EXAMPLE
PwC Technology Academy is a one to two day development program that gives practical experience and exposure to our technology teams. The program is open to students currently studying a technology-related degree.
Students build their employability, technical and commercial skills and get an understanding of where a technology career at PwC could take and get the opportunity to expand networks with business leaders
OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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Part time / casual / contract / temp employment related to your study discipline
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Great way to enhance your experience and build useful networks for the future
Sourcing tips:
- Networking with lecturers, professional associations
- Register with employment agencies
- Create opportunities with current hospitality etc employer Eg bookkeeping, website, flyers, recruitment, policy manuals etc
- Job databases eg SwinEmploy, Seek, Spot Jobs, Hippo etc
- Volunteering with not for profit organisation in a career related role
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Graduate programs- Structured professional development programs in large organisations
for new graduates- Applications usually submitted a year in advance
Graduate positions- Individual positions offered by organisations of all sizes to students
who are soon to graduate/have finished their studies- Advertised on job boards, company websites or social media
**Often difficult for international students to compete
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Graduate Jobs
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Be creative - network
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Actively look for opportunities to make connections and gain experience
More networking tips at end of session
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Post graduation job search strategies
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Post graduation job search strategies
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‘In the past many graduates could expect to have an entry level, full time position in their field by the end of the summer after graduation, however, the current economy is still recovering and many recent grads will have a longer search’ GRADUATE RECRUITER, ENGINEERING INDUSTRY
TIPS
Finding a job, is a job in itself
Adopt a systematic approach incorporating quality, tailored formal applications and networking
Keep a logical job search record sheet
Be creative about the roles you target
SMEs offer great opportunities for international students Look for pathway positions Remember your first job won’t be your last
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SwinburneThinking outside the square
Tapping into the hidden job market
- Don’t target large corporations with PR restrictions!- Find your niche market and role through research
Target key companies
Tailor skill set & resume to skills needed
- Be flexible and take opportunities or risks- Manage your / family expectations
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Identify links via:
• Australia China Business Council• Australian Chinese Association• Australian Malaysian Business Council• Australia India Business Council – Vic• Australia Vietnam Business Council• Australian Chamber of Commerce
- Eg Singapore, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Beijing
Large multinational companies may also be more likely to employ you via your home country
Target organisations with links to your home country
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Career options
Don’t restrict your career choices to Australia or your home country
You are a global citizen in a global job market
Gain maximum value from your work experience in the early years of your career
Don’t waste time on low value added employment – first 3 – 5 years is a key period to lay the foundations of your career
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- The Age – esp. Saturdays
- The Australian – national focus
- The Financial Review – more specialist / senior
- Specialist industry publications
- Regional papers
Print media
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A lot of competition when applying for widely advertised positions
Typically used Australian databases
Seek GradConnection Unigrad GradAustralia Jobseeker Monster Australian Jobsearch
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Also includes:
- Resume / cv guidelines- Interviewing advice- Work permits & visas- Cultural advice
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- Recruit candidates for jobs on behalf of employers
- Are paid by employers
- Have a database of candidates – so may not always advertise
- Recruit for full time, part time, contract, casual jobs
- Refer to CCD website for agency listed related to your studies
Eg Hays, Talent2, Mosaic
- Often specialise in certain areas
Eg IT, Accounting, Marketing, Logistics, Trade etc
Recruitment / employment agencies
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Useful graduate employment sources
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Employment fairs The Big Meet
Held each March & features over 100 employers
Professional Association Fairs Engineers Australia held March / April & features over 70 employers
CPA Accounting fair
Grad ConnectionJob search platform connecting employers and studentswww.gradconnection.com.au
Employment guides & websitesGraduate Opportunities www.graduateopportunities.com.auUnigrad www.unigrad.com.au
WhirlpoolOnline graduate discussion forum
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Discipline specific job search websites
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Accounting/Finance
efinancial careers www.efinancialcareers.com
Social Science/Psychology
Job seeker www.jobseeker.org.au
Ethical jobs www.ethicaljobs.com.au
Design/Media
Pedestrian TV www.pedestrian.tv
The loop www.loop.com.au
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Discipline specific job search websites
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Engineering/Aviation
Eng Jobs www.engjobs.net.au
Human Resource Management
Jobs in HR www.jobsinhr.com.au
Science
New Scientist http://jobs.newscientist.com/en-au/
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Consider opportunities in regional and rural areas – can expand your career development and employment options
Additional visa availability
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Swinburne Why network?
“Networking accounts for about 87% of business in the marketplace, yet many people continue to neglect networking and fail to see it as a vital business and career building skill” Henderson, How to Master Networking
Great way to research industry / positions, get introductions and advice
Networking can uncover ‘foot-in-the-door’ opportunities: work experience, casual/part-time, temp employment
Demonstrates initiative, drive and a positive attitude
Power to market yourself proactively to the job you want
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Thursday 20 August
Meet employers from diverse fields and gain insights
into the Australian workplace
Pre-event ‘Networking Strategies’ seminar Date TBC
Register: www.swinburne.edu.au/student/international/careers
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The way a typical employer prefers to fill a job
The way a typical job seeker prefers looking for a job
From within the company
Using their networks
Using an agency
Using an agency
Using their networks
From within the company
Placing a job advertisement
Responding to a job
advertisement
Perspectives on the recruitment process
Swinburne Job search skills for professional employment
LinkedIn Facebook
Why?
All have functions for job search, uploading applications and getting in touch with people who can help get you on the track to a brilliant career
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh0Xa397uGY
Centre for Career Development can advise on your LinkedIn profile
Social networking
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• Membership based organisations that represent their members in an industry / occupation
• Great networking opportunities
• Eg Australian Computer Society, Institute of Engineers, CPA
• Great benefits:
Tax deductible
Keep you up-to-date
Demonstrate your interest / passion
Career resources
Conferences / meetings
Student memberships and sub groups
Magazines
Friendships and social activities
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Professional associations
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You approach employers directly! But first do your RESEARCH
Advantages
Target your dream employersLess competitionDemonstrates initiative
Contact can be made via:
TelephoneSocial mediaEmailIn person
DisadvantagesTime consumingLow success rateRequires confidence
and strong oral skills
Practice before ringing
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Unsolicited employer applications / ‘cold calling’
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- Approach organisations you are interested in / have knowledge of
- Referrals are useful
- Identify a key contact – eg via LinkedIn
- You need to be professional in your contact
- Expect some rejection
- Always send a ‘tailored’ cover letter and resume
- Follow up via telephone or email
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Cold calling tips
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- Involves speaking with people currently in a job, organisation or field that interests you
- Develops your network of contacts
- Helps you make informed decisions about your career and the related industry
- Provides an opportunity for your to impress potential employers
- Get recommendations of who to contact from lecturers or via Professional Associations, friends or family
Informational interviewing
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Final job search tips
Start early!
It takes initiative, persistence, motivation and adaptation to find the job you want – more often than not, it won’t just fall in your lap!
Politely ask for feedback from employers on why you didn’t make the cut
If you don’t get that first job – or the second, fifth, even tenth – don’t give up! You’re not the only one who has struggled
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Questions / share your experiences?
