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Title of presentation Name of presenter Title of presenter School / Faculty / Division xx Month 201x. MasterClass: Applying for Internships and Graduate Employment Career Development Centre La Trobe University 17 July 2014. MasterClass: Applying for Internships and Graduate Employment.

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  1. Title of presentation Name of presenter Title of presenter School / Faculty / Division xx Month 201x • MasterClass: Applying for Internships and Graduate Employment • Career Development Centre • La Trobe University • 17 July 2014

  2. MasterClass: Applying for Internships and Graduate Employment • Workshop Overview • Researching opportunities • Networking • Resumes • Online applications • Responding to behavioural questions • Interviews • Interview Activity • Graduate Employers Panel

  3. Researching Opportunities

  4. A sample of organisations offering graduate programs, internships and vacation programs (currently recruiting) • ALDI • Anglo American (vacation program) • ASIO • Bendigo and Adelaide Bank • BDO (cadet program) • Dixon Advisory (internship) • Defence • Dept of Environment, Primary Industries • Industry Cadetships (FTSE) • KPMG (vacation program) • Reserve Bank of Australia (internships for PhD students) • Vic Roads (vacation program and industry based learning) • Telstra (vacation program) • Various hospitals (nurse applications close in July) • Woodside (vacation program)

  5. What are the opportunities to get experience? • Formal or informal programs for penultimate or final year students • Vacation programs • Degree related work usually at end of second last year of study • Usually offered by large organisations also offering graduate programs • Internships / Work placements • Supervised work experience in an area related to study and / or career interests • Can occur at any time of year for various lengths of time • You can arrange an informal placement yourself! • Cadetships • Position offered to students or graduates providing training on the job • Can be full time or part time • Often offered in conjunction with industry bodies or university faculties

  6. Eligibility for formal vacation programs • Check eligibility with each employer • Mostly undergraduate students in the penultimate year of their degree (i.e. the summer before your final year) • Many firms take only students with permanent residence status • More info on vacation programs can be found at: • http://www.graduateopportunities.com/free-downloads/ebooks/

  7. What are the opportunities for graduate jobs? • Graduate programs • Structured professional development programs lasting 1-2 years in large organisations specifically for new graduates • Many applications must be submitted a year in advance, whilst some are ongoing • Only one option! • Graduate positions • Formal full time positions offered by organisations of all sizes to students who are about to / have recently completed their studies • Advertised on job boards (seek, careerhub) , by professional associations or just on company website • Entry level opportunities • Get a ‘foot in the door’ in an organisation that provides further opportunities for training and development and work your way up

  8. Typical stages of the selection process*

  9. Researching vacation and internship programs • www.graduateopportunities.com/ • www.unigrad.com.au/ • www.gradconnection.com.au/ • http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum/136

  10. Tips for researching vacation placements / internships Identify the various sources of information available to you: • Faculty/school websites and emails • Industry and professional association websites • Industry-based learning within your course • Volunteering

  11. Graduate jobs info and resources

  12. Advertised general job vacancies • Employment websites www.seek.com.auwww.mycareer.com.auwww.careerone.com.au • La Trobe’s CareerHublatrobe.edu.au/students/careers • Company websites • Professional associations • Recruitment agencies www.rcsa.com.au • Newspapers • Industry specific job boards

  13. Tips for job websites • Register your profile so employers can search for you • Subscribe to job email alerts • Check everyday for new listings • Apply ASAP – many employers close vacancies once they receive enough applications

  14. Tips for using Recruitment Agencies to find graduate jobs • They work for the employer, not you • Register with agencies advertising jobs in your field • Build relationship with recruiter • Accept short-term / contract roles • Ask for feedback on resume, interviewsWhat are 3 things I could do to improve my interview performance?In what ways could I make improvements to my resume?

  15. ‘Canvassing’ for a graduate job or work placement • Identify companies in your target industry to contact • Identify potential contacts within each company Hiring managers, not HR departments!Use LinkedIn, personal networks, company websites, to find contacts • Decide on contact approachEmail, phone, social media, in-person • Prepare tailored cover letter and resume • Make contact and provide a copy of your resume • Follow-up as appropriate or agreed

  16. Summary on Researching Opportunities for Jobs and Getting Experience • Start your research early • Use multiple methods • Target your applications to companies that fit your values and career goals • Keep a record of your research findings • There are many opportunities outside of formal programs

  17. Networking

  18. “Networking: the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions; specifically:  the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business.” • Source: Merriam Webster Dictionary

  19. Why network? • develop two-way, mutually beneficial relationships • find out about your industry • learn from others • share your knowledge and skills • work collaboratively towards common aims • be aware of opportunities for career advancement • stay in touch with the right people to get ‘things done’ • communicate your strengths

  20. Networking can be formal or informal.

  21. With whom? People with shared professional interests... • family • friends, or friends-of-friends • at uni • in professional associations • in your industry or allied professions • in organisations you might volunteer with or work for

  22. Where? • Informal occasions in day-to-day life • Clubs and societies at uni • Professional events • Online • Employer events and expos

  23. How to network Networking is a skill. • Be purposeful. • Actively listen and observe. • Ask thoughtful, relevant questions and be interested in people’s responses. • Ask open-ended questions. • Be mindful of where you are and other people’s interests (and time).

  24. Networking Tips • 1. Think ahead. • What’s your aim? Who would like to meet? What do you want? Names, ideas, introductions? What can you do for others? • 2. Get comfortable. • Practice skills. Put yourself into environments you’re comfortable in as well as getting used to new settings (and people). • 3. Go to the right places for your career objective or industry. • 4. Follow up on the information and contacts you make.

  25. Networking online • Facebook • Will anything be embarrassing if seen by an employer? • Ensure privacy settings keep employers separated from friends • LinkedIn • Best for professional networking • Upload your resume • Have a professional summary and photo • Keep up to date with referees and ex-colleagues

  26. How to use LinkedIn • Join a special interest group related to your field • Contribute to conversations in the interest groups • Update your status regularly ‘seeking opportunities in...’ • Use the resume builder • Ask former colleagues and employers to complete a recommendation on your account • Add people that you meet including recruiters at Career Expos • Follow up your contacts regularly, use the in-built email or go directly through their email address

  27. Use social media for research • get more info about graduate opportunities , employer expectations and company culture using Linked In and other sites • connect directly with employers and get updates through their twitter and other accounts • forums can be a good source of info on recruitment process, from people who have been through the process and from employers • e.g. whirlpool, gradconnection, wikijob etc.

  28. Gradconnection – employer forum sessions

  29. whirlpool – posts by Ericsson’s

  30. KEY POINTS • Networking… • exchange • informal or formal • a career skill for life • face to face or online • an opportunity to connect • requires professional behaviour, wherever it happens

  31. Resumes

  32. Your resume is a marketing tool. • It tells your story.

  33. Will anyone read your resume? Does it look professional, relevant, clear and concise? NO / MAYBE / YES

  34. Will it get you an interview? Does it clearly demonstrate the specific skills, knowledge and personal characteristics that the position requires and the organisation values? NO / MAYBE / YES

  35. Your resume should • make it easy for employers • to see what you have to offer.

  36. Keep it concise • include key information on the first page • focus on key points and dates • 3 pages at most

  37. 2. Make it easy to read and follow • keep the layout clear, simple and uncluttered • organise information so it’s easy to follow, using clear headings and sub-headings • use dot points for details • include page numbers

  38. 3. Provide relevant information • highlight your key skills and provide clear evidence of these (and qualities) you claim to have. • use key words that reflect essential aspects of the position description and organisation. • use reverse chronological order, listing the current or most recent activity first • adapt your resume for each job application so it accurately reflects the key skills, and other requirements, of the job you are applying for.

  39. 4. Use it to demonstrate your skills in… • researching, assembling and presenting relevant information • writing, editing and proof-reading • paying attention to detail

  40. Your resume has a job to do • Summarise and give evidence of the qualifications, skills, experience and qualities you have that match an employer’s specific job and workplacerequirements.

  41. What do employers want? • Interpersonal & communication skills • Passion, knowledge of industry, drive, commitment, attitude • Analytical, problem solving skills • Calibre of academic results • Work experience • Values fit, cultural alignment • Emotional intelligence • Teamwork • Extracurricular activities • Leadership skills • Source: 2013 Graduate Careers Australia Employer Survey

  42. Employers want to know about the transferable skills & qualities you have, as well as your university degree and academic results. What you’ve done in the past suggests what you can do for an employer now & in the future.

  43. Use your Resume to show employersthat you have what they want • EXAMPLES • Interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) • quality of your resume, studies, activities, communication with employer • Passion/ knowledge of industry • studies, professional development, professional memberships, practical experience • Work experience • volunteering, part-time work, internships, paid work in your industry • Teamwork skills • uni projects, sports, clubs and societies, part-time work,

  44. Communicate your selling points • Where are you heading and what can you offer? • What can you do for an organisation? • How up-to-date is your knowledge of your discipline/industry/profession? • What added value or potential do you have?

  45. 1. Where are you heading and what can you offer? Career Objective EXAMPLE I am seeking a graduate role in government where I can contribute my research and analytical skills to the development of policies in youth justice and community engagement.

  46. 3 ASPECTS of strong career objectives • specific & targeted – e.g. graduate role, government • demonstrate motivation and awareness of the different sectors of industry – e.g. what you can contribute, areas of interest, industry language • not too vague or general – e.g. specific about key skills

  47. 2. What can you do for an organisation?

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