Skills 4 Work - Seminars 2012
Skills 4 Work seminars in Semester One focus on preparing students for the upcoming graduate recruitment period. From February applications will be open for Graduate Employment Programs that will commence in 2013.
If you are a final year student interested in these employment opportunities (or an earlier year student wanting to prepare early) you should attend both Skills 4 Work seminars, the Graduate Careers Fair and Employer Information Sessions. Book via Careers Online to attend.
You’ll also find Faculty specific seminars and workshops that complement this series on Careers Online and the Next Steps website.
As 2012 seminars are presented, any slides will be available via Online Career Tools (Seminar Downloads).
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DATE and TIME |
SESSION TOPIC |
VENUE |
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Monday 27 February |
Graduate Employment Program Overview An overview of graduate recruitment – what are Graduate Employment Programs? How do employers recruit and select? How do you make the most of the Careers Fair? The session overviews the graduate recruitment process - with particular emphasis on how employers recruit and what they are looking for. There is also information on the various events and resources which can assist students choose programs and put together strong applications e.g. the Careers Fair, Employer Information Sessions on campus, C&E workshops and the Resumé Review service. |
Wright Theatre |
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Wednesday 29 February |
Graduate Employment Program Applications An overview of application documents including application form questions selection criteria, resumes and cover letters. Applications for Graduate Employment Programs take a considerable amount of time. Find out how to approach this process and the documents you need to start working on now. |
Theatre 3, ICT |
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Tuesday 13 March
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The case study in Graduate Recruitment Bain & Co demonstrate the case study activity which is sometimes used in selection for graduate employment programs and offers some tips on how to prepare. A case interview consists of a business problem taken from a real-life business situation from a Bain case or an example drawn from your résumé. It focuses on your analytic/structured approach to the problem rather than specific business knowledge. This is always a well attended seminar and demonstration, so if bookings are full go to www.joinbain.com/apply-to-bain/interview-preparation/crack-the-case.asp or other consulting firm websites for further insight. |
Theatre 1, ICT |
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Tuesday 20 March |
Ability & Personality Testing Online assessment of your ability & personality is commonly used in graduate recruitment. Hear how to prepare and some tips for answering questions. Practice tests and sample questions are available via www.shldirect.com/ and www.onetest.com.au/home/Graduate-Recruitment. At this session an SHL representative will talk further about preparation and completion of online assessment. |
Theatre D, Old Arts |
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Thursday 22 March |
Interviews & Selection An overview of the likely interview types and selection processes used by graduate recruiters and how to prepare. Graduate recruiters have expectations about your performance at interview including the way you should answer behavioural interview questions and how you should present yourself. Know what to expect and how to approach the selection process with professionalism and confidence. |
GM15 Theatre, Law
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Wednesday 28 March |
Assessment Centres An Assessment Centre is a collection of activities designed to show whether your skills, experiences and personal qualities match the organisation's selection criteria and culture. Learn about some of the elements of an assessment centre and how to respond to the work-place simulations and activities you may encounter. |
Turner Theatre, Botany Building |
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Friday 30 March
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Using LinkedIn for professional purposes Ben Gould from LinkedIn Hiring Solutions will provide an overview of how to use LinkedIn to network and harvest career opportunities. |
Theatre A, Old Arts |
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Monday 2 April |
Graduate Employment Program Applications (repeat) An overview of application documents including application form questions selection criteria, resumes and cover letters. Applications for Graduate Employment Programs take a considerable amount of time. Find out how to approach this process and the documents you need to start working on now. |
Theatre 3, ICT |
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Wednesday 18 April
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Job seeking in Australia for international graduates This seminar will be looking at issues related to finding work in Australia for International students after they graduate. As an international graduate, learn how to maximise your chances in a very competitive field at a time of changing Government policy. |
Theatre 2, Old Geology |
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Monday 23 April
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Interviews & Selection (repeat) An overview of the likely interview types and selection processes used by graduate recruiters and how to prepare. Graduate recruiters have expectations about your performance at interview including the way you should answer behavioural interview questions and how you should present yourself. Know what to expect and how to approach the selection process with professionalism and confidence. |
James Hardie Theatre, Architecture Building |
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Monday 30 April
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Global job seeking for graduates A seminar for international students returning home and Australian students seeking work in the Asia-Pacific region. Careers & Employment explains the value of networking, research and the labor market in securing a global career. |
Theatre 2, Old Geology |
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Thursday 10 May |
Creating a Career Attack Plan A career plan helps you determine your skills and interests, what career best suits your talents, and what skills, training, information and network development you need for your chosen career. This seminar will provide you with a framework in which to plan your future direction. Whether you have a clear career destination or not, knowing how to conceptualise career decision making for lifelong career development is important. You will be encouraged to consider some of the fundamental questions around who you are and what interests and inspires you in this discussion, and will explore a process around which to make decisions and plans for your future. |
Charles Pearson Theatre |
Presentation slides are available for many sessions from 2011, via Online Career Tools (Seminar Downloads) including:
- Applications for Graduate Employment Programs
- Psychometric Testing
- What do you do if you don't join a Graduate Program?
- Using Social Media for more competitive and effective job seeking
- Using LinkedIn for more competitive and effective job seeking
- Assessment Centres
- Interviews Overview and Behavioural Questioning