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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I want to be a “_________________”. What do I need to study?
You can find out about specific occupational requirements from
www.jobguide.dest.gov.au
www.gradlink.edu.au
www.une.edu.au (Faculty/Discipline information)
Contact the relevant professional associations that represent the occupations that you are interested in.
Make an appointment to speak with one of the Careers Advisors at Student Assist (02- 6773 2897 or careers.service@une.edu.au )
Q: I don’t know what I want to do. What options are out there?
The best way to find out what occupational options are out there, is to observe the occupational fields that interest you, talk with those already working in occupations that interest you and to start scanning the employment notices in the print and electronic media.
You might find the following book helpful - “What Colour is your Parachute” by Richard Bolles (available from most bookstores).
Also, the following web sites
Make an appointment to speak with one of the Careers Advisors at Student Assist (02- 6773 2897 or careers.service@une.edu.au )
Q: I’m having difficulties with my studies. Do I need to change my course? Where can I get help?
www.une.edu.au/tlc/aso (Academic Skills Office)
- enrolling in the Career Passport
- attending employer presentations
- enrolling in WorkReady
- internship opportunities
- Undertaking volunteer or part-time work
- Joining relevant professional associations
Q: I am finishing a Bachelor of _________. What can I do?
This is actually the wrong question to be asking, since the answer in 9 cases out of 10 is, “Almost anything, but nothing specifically.”
If you read most advertisements for graduate positions, you will observe that a majority of employers do not specify a particular degree. The requirements are for graduates who can clearly demonstrate a range of Graduate Attributes eg communication skills, teamwork, leadership, problem solving, research and analysis and so forth. We find it is more productive to reframe this question as two separate questions - what do you like to do? What fields interest you?
After generating a list of responses to these questions, you can then identify a cluster of potential occupations and employers that would suit.
Contact Student Assist (02- 6773 2897 or careers.service@une.edu.au ) for information about
- enrolling in the Career Passport
- attending employer presentations
You might find the following book helpful - “What Colour is your Parachute” by Richard Bolles (available from most bookstores)
Q: How do I apply for jobs? I need help with resumes, applications and interviews.
Contact Student Assist (02- 6773 2897 or careers.service@une.edu.au ) for information about
- regular careers workshops
- enrolling in the Career Passport
- attending employer presentations
You might find the following books (available from most bookstores) helpful -
” What Colour is your Parachute” by Richard Bolles
” Resumes that get shortlisted” by Jim Bright & Joanne Earles
” Job Hunting for Dummies” by Jim Bright
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