Careers Support for HDR Students Careers Employment Leadership

Careers Support for HDR Students Careers, Employment & Leadership Building 102, Bentley Campus P: 9266 7802 E: careers@curtin. edu. au CRICOS Provider Code: 00301 J

How Curtin Careers, Employment & Leadership supports HDR students 1. 2. 3. 4. Online resources Workshops and events One-on-one support Employability Program CRICOS Provider Code: 00301 J 2

Online resources • Curtin Uni. Hub (jobs board, careers events & resources): unihub. curtin. edu. au • Curtin Careers Illuminate Challenge (online learning modules): challenge. curtin. edu. au • Careers for Tomorrow blog: careersfortomorrow. com. au • Curtin Global Careers: globalcareers. curtin. edu. au CRICOS Provider Code: 00301 J 3

Co-curricular workshops & events: incl HDR specific sessions Register at unihub. curtin. edu. au • • • Career for Tomorrow Festival Who am I? Decision-Making Strategies Drive Your Career Boost Your Professionalism Future of Work Future of You Goal Setting Networking • • Resumes Interviews Cover Letters Selection Criteria Making the Most of Linked. In How To Get To Know Your Industry Workplace Rights and Responsibilities CRICOS Provider Code: 00301 J 4

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One-on-one support Careers Drop-In Service – No appointment is needed for this service – 10 minute consultations e. g. resume, selection criteria, cover letter reviews – Monday-Friday 8. 45 am-5 pm at the Bentley Campus • Building 102, Curtin Connect Online job application reviews – Submit documents through Uni. Hub & email feedback will be provided: unihub. curtin. edu. au – Feedback takes approximately 5 business days (response time is occasionally longer during busy times, like the start of semester) CRICOS Provider Code: 00301 J 6

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Summary Final year of research will be challenging, start researching potential career options early e. Grad School – various free online courses specifically for research students e. g. ‘Developing you Career’ Academic positions are very competitive – a strategic plan is needed if this is going to be realistic – publish, be proactive in your department, build networks, collaborate Ensure you understand how to market your Ph. D, especially to industry – transferable skills & convey the practical application of your research (if relevant) Thesis Whisperer – blog for research students, careers related articles Careers, Employment & Leadership services are free for current students and up to 12 months after you graduate CRICOS Provider Code: 00301 J 9