Next Steps: Science & ESPC: Semester 1, 2012
Next Steps is a tailor-made program for Bachelor of Science students across all year levels and its aim is to help you have a plan at each stage of your degree. The extensive series of seminars and workshops will help with understanding how your degree and work preferences can be linked to various careers and give you the tools to explore and make informed choices about employment options and further study opportunities following on from your degree. You’ll also find out how to best present yourself, build professional relationships, and gain practical skills for employment.
The program will also be of interest to other EPSC students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) careers - all are welcome to attend.
Bookings
As many sessions are held in small venues, capacity is limited. Please login to Careers Online to reserve your spot.
Events with repeat dates will open two weeks prior to each session.
Please book into one session only and refer to Careers Online for registration.
Careers Events for Science students by Year level
Students in other EPSC degrees (Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Environments) are also welcome to attend.
First Year
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Friday 16 March Redmond Barry, |
Resumés for part-time work (Eastern Precinct students) Whether you’re looking for jobs in hospitality, retail, administration, tutoring, market research, etc, your resume needs to be concise but also tailored to the particular job you’re targeting. This session will focus on how you can demonstrate the required skills and attributes that tells the employer how you will contribute in a practical way on the job. Suitable for all students in Eastern Precinct Student Centre
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Monday 19 March Chemistry, |
Interviews seminar for Eastern Precinct students An overview of the types of selection methods employers use during graduate recruitment. The session will cover common interview formats and types of questions you’ll encounter, and share with you a technique to respond to behavioural questions. Lots of tips on how to prepare, strategies for success, online resources and activities for further practice. Suitable for those applying for Vacation employment or Graduate employment – all welcome to attend.
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Thursday 22 March ERC,
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Work experience options for Science students Vacation Work, Internships, Work Experience options: what’s the difference and how to go about finding out about available opportunities! This session will showcase course-related options, and how to look beyond these formal programs to gain practical experience and professionally relevant skills. Hear from a recent graduate who not only used proactive ways to launch her science career but is now in a position to help teach and work with current students and graduates. Suitable for 2nd and final years and everyone who is interested in gaining experience while at uni.
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Monday 26 March Old Arts,
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Career cruising for 1st year Science First year at uni is a time of exploration and discovery. We will look at activities such as preparing for casual employment, discovering your interests and abilities, exploring majors and career paths, and planning for course related experience. You’ll be provided with web resources including a step-by step handout to help you stay on track with your goals. Suitable for 1st year Science students – other Eastern Precinct 1st year students welcome to attend |
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Thursday 29 March ERC,
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Researching STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths ) This session will focus on how to research industry, organisations and various occupations to prepare for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). The presentation will include a demonstration of various government and industry databases including the LibGuides, where you can source valuable information on salaries, job outlook as well as useful links for professional associations, job search sites and recruitment agencies. Suitable for 2nd and final year students interested in STEM careers – all welcome to attend |
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Monday 2 April Redmond Barry,
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Science: Resumé & Cover Letter Writing Workshop The workshop deals with both resumés and cover letters and will focus on demonstrating discipline-related skills that match the employer’s criteria. We’ll work from a sample STEM-related job advert to analyse skills and abilities required by employers and help you tailor your documents to reflect keywords used in the advert. Suitable for 2nd and final year students who have an existing resumé / cover letter and seek advice for improvement. BOOKINGS: The sessions on 18 April and 14 May are repeats. Bookings will open two weeks prior to each session. Please book into one only and refer to Careers Online for registration.
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Thursday 5 April Alan Gilbert, |
Job Application FAQs (for Science streams) Cover letters, selection criteria statements, resumés and online applications. This is an overview of the key elements of these documents which are often required as part of the application process. Many vacation / graduate applications close around Easter and usually require extensive research and preparation. This is the last session before the break so come prepared with your questions. Suitable for final years applying for graduate jobs and 2nd years applying for vacation work. |
Second Year
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SESSION TOPIC |
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Wednesday 14 March Old Geology, |
What Employers want: Science graduate attributes When selecting the best candidate for the job, employers look for a background of relevant skills, personal qualities and abilities required to be successful in the role. This session will help you identify the skills you have learned and developed through part-time work, study and other activities, and assist with demonstrating and communicating your employability skills to potential employers. Suitable for 2nd and final years – all welcome to attend |
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Thursday 15 March Land & Food, |
Resumés for STEM jobs (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) Which resumé format should I use? How do I prioritise my headings? How do I write descriptive phrases and focused objectives? This session is an overview of different resumé formats and techniques you can use to create a resumé that effectively represents your discipline-related skills, experience and educational background. Focus will be on resumés for graduate employment applications in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Suitable for final years and 2nd years applying VacWork – all welcome to attend
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Friday 16 March Redmond Barry, |
Resumés for part-time work (Eastern Precinct students) Whether you’re looking for jobs in hospitality, retail, administration, tutoring, market research, etc, your resume needs to be concise but also tailored to the particular job you’re targeting. This session will focus on how you can demonstrate the required skills and attributes that tells the employer how you will contribute in a practical way on the job. Suitable for all students in Eastern Precinct Student Centre
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Monday 19 March Chemistry, |
Interviews seminar for Eastern Precinct students An overview of the types of selection methods employers use during graduate recruitment. The session will cover common interview formats and types of questions you’ll encounter, and share with you a technique to respond to behavioural questions. Lots of tips on how to prepare, strategies for success, online resources and activities for further practice. Suitable for those applying for Vacation employment or Graduate employment – all welcome to attend.
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Wednesday 21 March Old Geology, |
Mastering (Science stream) graduate employment applications Learn how to prepare quality applications by drawing on your knowledge, experience, skills and abilities. The session will illustrate a Science stream application, look at examples of different types of application form questions and provide you with techniques to respond effectively. Suitable for final years applying for graduate employment and for 2nd years applying for VacWork – all welcome to attend
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Thursday 22 March ERC,
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Work experience options for Science students Vacation Work, Internships, Work Experience options: what’s the difference and how to go about finding out about available opportunities! This session will showcase course-related options, and how to look beyond these formal programs to gain practical experience and professionally relevant skills. Hear from a recent graduate who not only used proactive ways to launch her science career but is now in a position to help teach and work with current students and graduates. Suitable for 2nd and final years and everyone who is interested in gaining experience while at uni.
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Wednesday 28 March ERC, |
Practice Interviews (Eastern Precinct students) The interview workshop gives you an opportunity to practice and get feedback on the different types of questions which are commonly asked during interviews. Think about questions you have found difficult in the past and come prepared to learn and share in a supportive environment. Highly recommended you attend or preview the Interviews Presentation from March 19 before booking into an Interview workshop. BOOKINGS: There are several repeat sessions offered in semester one. Bookings will open two weeks prior to each session. Please book into one workshop only and refer to Careers Online for registration.
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Thursday 29 March ERC,
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Researching STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths ) This session will focus on how to research industry, organisations and various occupations to prepare for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). The presentation will include a demonstration of various government and industry databases including the LibGuides, where you can source valuable information on salaries, job outlook as well as useful links for professional associations, job search sites and recruitment agencies. Suitable for 2nd and final year students interested in STEM careers – all welcome to attend |
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Monday 2 April Redmond Barry,
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Science: Resumé & Cover Letter Writing Workshop The workshop deals with both resumés and cover letters and will focus on demonstrating discipline-related skills that match the employer’s criteria. We’ll work from a sample STEM-related job advert to analyse skills and abilities required by employers and help you tailor your documents to reflect keywords used in the advert. Suitable for 2nd and final year students who have an existing resumé / cover letter and seek advice for improvement. BOOKINGS: The sessions on 18 April and 14 May are repeats. Bookings will open two weeks prior to each session. Please book into one only and refer to Careers Online for registration.
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Thursday 5 April Alan Gilbert, |
Job Application FAQs (for Science streams) Cover letters, selection criteria statements, resumés and online applications. This is an overview of the key elements of these documents which are often required as part of the application process. Many vacation / graduate applications close around Easter and usually require extensive research and preparation. This is the last session before the break so come prepared with your questions. Suitable for final years applying for graduate jobs and 2nd years applying for vacation work. |
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Thursday 19 April Babel Bldg., |
Career exploration for 2nd year Science Whether you are planning for further study or entering employment after you graduate, this session will provide you with an outline to help you stay on track with your goals. In your 2nd year you’ll need to research industry and organisations, decide on majors and career paths, and very importantly get involved and get active! We will look at how you can use several methods to develop your employability skills and provide you with lots of tips including introduction to career planning materials and resources to assist with this process. Suitable for 2nd year Science students – other Eastern Precinct 2nd year students welcome to attend. |
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Thursday 26 April Architecture, James Hardie Theatre |
Building your personal network (Eastern Precinct students) Networking and building up contacts can be a daunting experience. As many jobs lie in the hidden job market, this proactive approach can be a major tool in job searching and exploring career ideas. The session will highlight various resources and strategies which are commonly used by graduates and professionals including social media, informational interviews, alumni networks, etc. and show you how to get started. Suitable for 2nd and final year students – all interested in developing their networking technique are welcome to attend. |
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Monday 30 April ERC, |
Career Research Interviews (Eastern Precinct students) This session will provide an overview of several proactive job search and career planning techniques. The focus will be on how to source people, how to set up a career research interview, what to ask, and how to conduct yourself at the interview. Come prepared to practice! Suitable for all years interested in developing their networking technique. BOOKINGS: The session on 17 May is a repeat. Bookings will open two weeks prior to the session. Please book into one only and refer to Careers Online for registration.
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Final Year
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Thursday 8 March ERC, |
Graduate Employment Programs - what's there for Science Wondering what’s there for Science grads? This session is an overview of the graduate recruitment process and the opportunities available in the sciences, engineering and technology areas. Don’t miss out – come and find out about the application process, 2012 timelines, and how to maximise your involvement during the peak recruitment season. Suitable for final years applying for graduate jobs – all welcome to attend.
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Wednesday 14 March Old Geology, |
What Employers want: Science graduate attributes When selecting the best candidate for the job, employers look for a background of relevant skills, personal qualities and abilities required to be successful in the role. This session will help you identify the skills you have learned and developed through part-time work, study and other activities, and assist with demonstrating and communicating your employability skills to potential employers. Suitable for 2nd and final years – all welcome to attend |
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Thursday 15 March Land & Food, |
Resumés for STEM jobs (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) Which resumé format should I use? How do I prioritise my headings? How do I write descriptive phrases and focused objectives? This session is an overview of different resumé formats and techniques you can use to create a resumé that effectively represents your discipline-related skills, experience and educational background. Focus will be on resumés for graduate employment applications in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Suitable for final years and 2nd years applying VacWork – all welcome to attend
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Friday 16 March Redmond Barry, |
Resumés for part-time work (Eastern Precinct students) Whether you’re looking for jobs in hospitality, retail, administration, tutoring, market research, etc, your resume needs to be concise but also tailored to the particular job you’re targeting. This session will focus on how you can demonstrate the required skills and attributes that tells the employer how you will contribute in a practical way on the job. Suitable for all students in Eastern Precinct Student Centre
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Monday 19 March Chemistry, |
Interviews seminar for Eastern Precinct students An overview of the types of selection methods employers use during graduate recruitment. The session will cover common interview formats and types of questions you’ll encounter, and share with you a technique to respond to behavioural questions. Lots of tips on how to prepare, strategies for success, online resources and activities for further practice. Suitable for those applying for Vacation employment or Graduate employment – all welcome to attend.
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Wednesday 21 March Old Geology, |
Mastering (Science stream) graduate employment applications Learn how to prepare quality applications by drawing on your knowledge, experience, skills and abilities. The session will illustrate a Science stream application, look at examples of different types of application form questions and provide you with techniques to respond effectively. Suitable for final years applying for graduate employment and for 2nd years applying for VacWork – all welcome to attend
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Thursday 22 March ERC,
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Work experience options for Science students Vacation Work, Internships, Work Experience options: what’s the difference and how to go about finding out about available opportunities! This session will showcase course-related options, and how to look beyond these formal programs to gain practical experience and professionally relevant skills. Hear from a recent graduate who not only used proactive ways to launch her science career but is now in a position to help teach and work with current students and graduates. Suitable for 2nd and final years and everyone who is interested in gaining experience while at uni.
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Friday 23 March Old Arts, |
Graduate Employment Program FAQs (for Science streams) Still considering applying for graduate employment programs? If you missed the March 8th presentation, this session will provide an overview of graduate employment programs for science, engineering and technology streams. Many applications close around Easter and usually require extensive research and preparation, so come prepared with your questions.
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Wednesday 28 March ERC, |
Practice Interviews (Eastern Precinct students) The interview workshop gives you an opportunity to practice and get feedback on the different types of questions which are commonly asked during interviews. Think about questions you have found difficult in the past and come prepared to learn and share in a supportive environment. Highly recommended you attend or preview the Interviews Presentation from March 19 before booking into an Interview workshop. BOOKINGS: There are several repeat sessions offered in semester one. Bookings will open two weeks prior to each session. Please book into one workshop only and refer to Careers Online for registration.
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Thursday 29 March ERC,
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Researching STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths ) This session will focus on how to research industry, organisations and various occupations to prepare for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). The presentation will include a demonstration of various government and industry databases including the LibGuides, where you can source valuable information on salaries, job outlook as well as useful links for professional associations, job search sites and recruitment agencies. Suitable for 2nd and final year students interested in STEM careers – all welcome to attend |
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Monday 2 April Redmond Barry,
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Science: Resumé & Cover Letter Writing Workshop The workshop deals with both resumés and cover letters and will focus on demonstrating discipline-related skills that match the employer’s criteria. We’ll work from a sample STEM-related job advert to analyse skills and abilities required by employers and help you tailor your documents to reflect keywords used in the advert. Suitable for 2nd and final year students who have an existing resumé / cover letter and seek advice for improvement. BOOKINGS: The sessions on 18 April and 14 May are repeats. Bookings will open two weeks prior to each session. Please book into one only and refer to Careers Online for registration.
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Thursday 5 April Alan Gilbert, |
Job Application FAQs (for Science streams) Cover letters, selection criteria statements, resumés and online applications. This is an overview of the key elements of these documents which are often required as part of the application process. Many vacation / graduate applications close around Easter and usually require extensive research and preparation. This is the last session before the break so come prepared with your questions. Suitable for final years applying for graduate jobs and 2nd years applying for vacation work. |
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Wednesday 25 April Redmond Barry, |
Career preparation for final year Science Whether you are planning for further study or entering employment after you graduate, this session will provide you with an outline to help you stay on track with your goals. In your final year of study you should be developing your exit strategy including getting ready for graduate employment, refining your job search skills, and/or planning for postgraduate studies. The session will provide you with lots of tips including introduction to career planning materials and resources to assist with your ‘Career Start Plan’. Suitable for final year Science students – other Eastern Precinct final year students welcome to attend. BOOKINGS: The session on 24 May is a repeat. Bookings will open two weeks prior to the session. Please book into one session only and refer to Careers Online for registration.
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Thursday 26 April Architecture, James Hardie Theatre |
Building your personal network (Eastern Precinct students) Networking and building up contacts can be a daunting experience. As many jobs lie in the hidden job market, this proactive approach can be a major tool in job searching and exploring career ideas. The session will highlight various resources and strategies which are commonly used by graduates and professionals including social media, informational interviews, alumni networks, etc. and show you how to get started. Suitable for 2nd and final year students – all interested in developing their networking technique are welcome to attend. |
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Monday 30 April ERC, |
Career Research Interviews (Eastern Precinct students) This session will provide an overview of several proactive job search and career planning techniques. The focus will be on how to source people, how to set up a career research interview, what to ask, and how to conduct yourself at the interview. Come prepared to practice! Suitable for all years interested in developing their networking technique. BOOKINGS: The session on 17 May is a repeat. Bookings will open two weeks prior to the session. Please book into one only and refer to Careers Online for registration.
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Friday 11 May Baldwin Spencer Building, |
Science jobs - other than graduate employment programs You’ll need to be flexible in your approach to gaining employment after you complete your degree. This session will showcase employment types for new grads in the general job market and share with you techniques and resources to use in finding these jobs. Useful for final years / recent grads who are not participating in a graduate employment program. Suitable for final year Eastern Precinct students – all welcome to attend. |
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CAREERS SERVICE IN THE EASTERN PRECINCT STUDENT CENTRE (ESPC) |
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Monday - Friday Morning and afternoon appointments EPSC |
Careers Consultation Appointments @ EPSC Careers consultation appointments are available at the ESPC throughout semesters one and two to discuss topics such as career planning, employment options, further study opportunities, finding work experience, looking for part time work, etc. To book a half-hour careers consultation log on to Careers Online. Alternatively you can book in person on the Ground floor, Baldwin Spencer Building or call 8344 0100. |
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Thursdays ERC, |
Rapid Resumé Review Appointments (RRR) @ EPSC Are you currently applying for graduate/vacation programs or any other type of job and need someone to look over your application? Then book a “RRR” appointment where a careers consultant will provide you with advice on how to improve your application and point you to other helpful resources. Please note these are only 10-minute appointments so bring only one document for review - resumé, cover letter, selection criteria or application form. To book a Rapid Resumé Review appointment log on to Careers Online. Alternatively you can book in person on the Ground floor, Baldwin Spencer Building or call 8344 0100.
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Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays |
Careers Drop-in @ EPSC Drop-in service will be offered on Tuesdays and Fridays during Semester one for all EPSC students. On Thursdays 3-4pm Bachelor of Engineering students can speak with a careers consultant from the School of Engineering who will be on hand. No appointments are necessary, just drop in at the centre with your quick enquiry about job searching, career planning, job applications, vacation work, graduate employment, etc. Look for us in the ESPC foyer! Check with ESPC Enquiries Desk as dates and times may change. |