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Careers Service
Level 4, Hughes Building
North Terrace Campus
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
SA 5005 AUSTRALIA

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Telephone: +61 8 8313 5123

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Career Development Week at The University of Adelaide

Monday, 14 May - Friday, 18 May 2012

Each year, Career Development Week is a key initiative of the Career Industry Council of Australia. Career Development Week invites schools, universities and other institutions across Australia to register events that will actively engage participants in career development and encourage development of skills to manage careers, education and student lives.

Career Development Week Schedule 2012

Professional Communication:
Industry Panel

Monday 14 May
4pm - 5pm
Napier G03

Ever wondered what gets you through an interview? Hear from industry professionals in the areas of human resources and recruitment to share their experiences, techniques and tricks of the trade.

Speakers:

  • Sarah Shannon, HR Advisor, BAE Systems
  • Simon Stewart, Executive Manager, The WorkPac Group
  • Jessica Moses, Internships Support Officer, UofA

Places limited: Registrations essential via CareerHub

Social Media:
Job hunting and self promotion

Tuesday 15 May
3:30pm - 5pm
Hub Central Training Room (Computer suite level 3)

Are you ready to take the next step in your career but not sure where you belong in the world of Social Media? This workshop will assist you with self-promotion via different social media tools.

Register contact auu.employment@adelaide.edu.au

Networking Part One: Industry Panel

Wednesday 16 May
11am - 12noon
Santos Lecture Theatre, Nexus 10

Networking. We keep hearing the word but do you really know what it means? Or how to do it?? We've hand-picked some amazing networkers to show and teach you how it's done!

Speakers:

  • Emma Hale, Recruitment Programs Coordinator, SA Water
  • Matt Golley, General Manager SA/NT, IPA
  • Jen Clark, Postgraduate Careers Development Manager, UofA

Places limited: Registrations essential via CareerHub 

Networking Part Two: Speed Networking Practice

Wednesday 16 May
12noon - 1pm
Santos Lecture Theatre, Nexus 10

How do we put the theory of networking into practice? Try it out in this workshop!

Places limited: Registrations essential via CareerHub 

SA Health Briefing Session: Learn the new eRecruitment system

Wednesday 16 May
5pm - 6pm
Hone Lecture Theatre, Medical School South

Thought about applying for a job with SA Health? Learn the new eRecruitment system here!

Places limited: Registrations essential via CareerHub

Flying High: International Experiences

Thursday 17 May
1pm - 2pm
Napier LG28

Hear straight from students who've been abroad for study or work and let them tell you all about it! Featuring students of AIESEC Exchange, Kirsten, Linh and Haris

Places limited: Registrations essential via CareerHub

Transitioning from University to the Workplace: Experience Panel

Thursday 17 May
4pm - 5pm
Hughes 309

Transitioning from being a uni student to an industry professional is hard work with lots of adjustments. Get some tips from Alumni who've already walked in your shoes!

Featuring UofA Alumni:

  • Jean Dong, Accountant, PwC
  • Edward Budge, Human Resources Cooperative Student, GM Holden
  • Gurpinder Sidhu, Technical Officer, SA Pathology (IMVS)
  • Evan Krizman, Graduate Analyst in Consulting, Deloitte

Places limited: Registrations essential via CareerHub

 

Did you miss past Career Development Week presentations?

Access the audio recordings or articles below:

Lynch Meyer
'Job Seeking for Law Students'
Susannah Underwood, HR Manager
pdf article, audio, Lynch Meyer slides

APESMA
'A Day in the Life: Career Profiles from a young engineer & medical scientist'
Danielle Hodge, Naval Architect, Defence Materiel Organisation
Pamela Dyson, Medical Scientist, SA Pathology
pdf article, DMO slides, SA Pathology slides, audio

SA Young Entrepreneur Scheme
'Starting a business - a legitimate career choice?'
Daniel Smith, Project Executive, SAYES Scheme, Business SA
pdf article

Navitas Workforce Solutions
'Professional Year Program & Australian Workplace Culture'
Tony Hollick, Business Development Consultant
Richard Coleman, Trainer
pdf article
Kelly Scientific
'Scientific Careers in Industry'
Paula Angerstein, Branch Manager, Adelaide Office
pdf article, Kelly Scientific slides
Careers Service
'Networking for Success'
Rebecca McGuire, Careers Information Officer
pdf article, audio
Forensic Science SA
'The Naked Scientist - Uncovering the World of Forensic Science'
Tanya McKew, Forensic Scientist, Chemistry & Materials
pdf article, audio
National Institute of Accountants (NIA)
'Accounting Careers in Small Enterprise'
Emma Page, Membership Services Officer - NIA
Tracy Tepe, Senior Accountant, mhm
Walter Lee, Group Finance Systems Manager, Elders Limited
pdf article, audio