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Career Development Week 2009

Monday 18th May - Friday 22nd May

The Careers Service hosted a range of employer presentations as part of National Career Development Week.

The week kicked off with a free BBQ on Hughes Plaza on Monday 18th May from 12pm - 2pm where we played some tunes, interviewed students about their different career journeys as well as encouraging students to participate in our "BOOST your career" giveaway. Students were asked to answer the question: "What things can you be doing while at university to BOOST your career?" and each entry received a BOOST chocolate bar.

Monday 18th May

12:10pm – 1:00pm, Napier G03
Tonkin Consulting
"How do I get that Job?"
Tailoring applications, interviews/assessments, transition to workplace culture
(Engineering focused)

2:10pm – 3:00pm, Napier G03
Careers Service
"Recession proof your career" (All students welcome)

Tuesday 19th May

11:10am – 12:00pm, Napier LG24
World Youth International
"The value of volunteering"
Volunteering opportunites overseas and in Australia and how these experiences can add to your employability. (All students welcome)

1:10pm – 2:00pm, Napier LG28
Deloitte
What are employers looking for?
Graduate job applications, interviews/assessments and things to help in your career development early in your studies. (Commerce specific)

Wednesday 20th May

10:10am – 11:00am, Napier 102
PricewaterhouseCoopers
"Starting Early"
The importance of thinking about your career early and tips and tricks for a great job application. (Commerce specific, second year students encouraged to attend to hear about vacation work opportunities)

12:10pm – 1:00pm, Napier LG28
Kelly Scientific
"Science Update"
Job applications for Science students and how the GFC has affected recruitment in the Science industry. (Science specific)

Thursday 21st May

12:10pm – 1:00pm, Napier LG24
The Assessment Centre DVD
Have an Assessment Centre coming up? Find out what to expect and how to succeed. (All students welcome)

2:10pm - 3:00pm, Rennie Lecture Theatre
Talent2 Recruitment
"Working in Australia"
Understanding the Australian workplace and how to get hired - a guide for international students. (Specific to international students)

Friday 22nd May

10:10am – 11:00am, Napier LG29
Making an impact: the graduate job interview at KPMG, DVD
Take a look at 4 graduate interviews, the selectors verdicts and candidates reflections on their own performance. (All students welcome)

12:10pm – 1:00pm, Napier LG29
Engineers Australia
"Career Development for Engineers"
Hear from the peak body for Engineers about career development and a job market update for the industry. (Engineering specific)

To book in to any of these sessions and for further details, head to: CareerHub and go to ‘Events’.

 Careers Expo Student Survey Prizewinners - 22nd April 2009

In the weeks following the 2009 Careers Expo, students were invited to complete a brief online survey about their individual Expo experience, highlights, career goals and their career plans given the current economic climate.

We received a fantastic response, and after the Easter break three students were selected and awarded the following prizes:

Yimeng (Emon) Chen receives her prize - $20 Haighs voucher

Rebecca Grayden receives her prize - $50 Borders voucher

David Fishlock recieves his prize - $200 STA Travel voucher