Wednesday 10 |
12:00 - WORKSHOP - Cover Letter Preparation Workshop : All too often the importance of the cover letter is overlooked when preparing written job applications.
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The cover letter is usually the first thing read by an employer and it will influence whether they read on or not! Learn how to:
Structure your letters
Create interest in your application
Prepare letters for advertised and non-advertised positions
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Thursday 11 |
16:00 - EVENT - UEC Vacation Work Expo - 11 August, The University Club of UWA : Vacation Work Expo
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The University Engineers Club of the University of Western Australia is hosting its annual Vacation Work Expo (sponsored by Chevron). This is the second of our major networking events for the year. It allows over 300 students in their penultimate and finals years to meet and greet with a wide range (...)
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Sunday 14 |
UWA opens up the whole campus to the public.
Come and find out about the courses on offer, valuable research, community programs, and facilities...all mixed with a day full of lots of fun activities for everyone!
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Monday 15 |
14:00 - WORKSHOP - POSTGRADUATE CAREERS WEEK: Resume Preparation - Mon 15 August : A good resume can open the door to an interview. It needs to give information in such a way that it attracts employers' attention and demonstrates your suitability for the position.
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An effective resume will get you to an interview:
Learn how to:
* Structure resumes
* Write in a convincing way
* Provide evidence of your skills
* Highlight your relevant experiences
The Institute of Chartered Accountants can help you.
How?
Through its network of qualified Chartered Accountant members, the Institute is well placed to introduce you to organisations offering vacation positions in the summer holidays.
Join us at the Chartered Accountants’ (...)
18:15 - EVENT - 2011 Student Networking Forum - hosted by UWA IEEE Student Branch : Looking for graduate work? Vacation work?
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Looking for graduate work? Vacation work?
Studying Engineering or Computer Science?
Then this is the careers evening for YOU!
When: 6.30-9pm, Monday 15th August
Where: Technology Park Function Centre, Bentley
Cost: FREE(!) for IEEE members, $2 for non-members if pre- (...)
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Tuesday 16 |
13:00 - EVENT - POSTGRADUATE CAREERS WEEK: On the Couch with the recruiters : Meet the recruiters and get tips for your resume, interviews and job etiquette. Recruiters from KPMG, Department of Mines & Petroleum (Commerce, State Development) and an academic representative.
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‘On the couch with the recruiter session’ is targeted at postgraduate students, although all students are welcome.
Discover what you need to know about being competitive in the market place - academia, government and industry. Be prepared to ask questions about resumes, pre interview (...)
13:00 - WORKSHOP - Getting Ready for Employment : It’s never too early to start! The students who are most competitive in the vacation work and graduate employment market are those who started preparing early in their time at university. Find out what you need to start doing!
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It’s never too early to start preparing for the graduate or vacation employment market.
You need to develop career management skills and take the steps to maximise success when applying for vacation and graduate positions in your later years at uni.
Find out how to:
* choose (...)
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Wednesday 17 |
13:00 - TALK - EMPLOYER TALK - Apple Store Leader Program and Apple Retail Opportunities : Apple will be visiting the campus to discuss Apple's unique graduate program, the Apple Store Leader Program, plus other full-time and part-time opportunities with Apple Retail.
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Apple will be visiting the campus to discuss Apple's unique graduate program, the Apple Store Leader Program, plus other full-time and part-time opportunities with Apple Retail.
The Apple Store Leader Program is a 24-month immersion in every aspect of managing and operating an Apple (...)
13:00 - TALK - POSTGRADUATE CAREERS WEEK - Industry R&D- A Personal Odyssey : Do you really want to do R&D in Industry? Come along and listen to Dr Andy Sierakowski's experiences.
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Dr Andy Sierakowski, FRACI current Director, Office of Industry and Innovation at the University of Western Australia talks about his career experiences and working in R&D in industry.
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Friday 19 |
11:00 - WORKSHOP - Careers Workshop - Cover Letter Preparation : All too often the importance of the cover letter is overlooked when preparing written job applications.
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The cover letter is usually the first thing read by an employer and it will influence whether they read on or not! Learn how to:
Structure your letters
Create interest in your application
Prepare letters for advertised and non-advertised positions
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Monday 22 |
10:00 - EVENT - Successful Job Applications - Addressing Selection Criteria : Learn how to address Selection Criteria in online or written applications to demonstrate that you have the skills or experiences required for the job.
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Successfully answering online application questions or responding to selection criteria is essential for getting to the interview stage Learn more about:
Skills & attributes used as selection criteria?
Using the 'STAR' Technique to demonstrate skills
Organising and presenting your (...)
13:00 - TALK - Employer Talk - Careers Centre - ASIO & ASIS : Come along and find out the opportunities on offer with the Australian Intelligence agencies
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Interested in working for the Australian government intelligence agencies? Come along and find out more!
Australian citizens in all disciplines.
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Tuesday 23 |
11:00 - EVENT - Science Union Careers Expo : Careers Centre & Science Union are holding a careers expo! All students welcome!
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Want to find out more about who employs Science students? Interested in work experience, graduate or vacation work?
Come along to the Science Union Careers Expo!
Employers attending include:
-Rio Tinto
-Alcoa
-ASIO
-Teach for Australia
-UWA Faculty of Education (Do (...)
13:00 - WORKSHOP - Getting Ready for Employment : It’s never too early to start! The students who are most competitive in the vacation work and graduate employment market are those who started preparing early in their time at university. Find out what you need to start doing!
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It’s never too early to start!
Getting Ready for Employment Seminar
The students who are most competitive in the employment market are those who started preparing in 1st and 2nd year.
You need to develop career management skills and take the steps to maximise (...)
13:00 - EVENT - AIESEC Live the Change Information Session : AIESEC Live the Change Information Session
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AIESEC is giving you a chance to go out into the world and join the other hundreds of students who have lived the change by educating students, raising awareness of HIV/AIDS, getting involved in social entrepreneurship, empowering women, tackling human rights and environmental issues in countries (...)
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Wednesday 24 |
13:00 - SEMINAR - Volunteering Opportunities Seminar � UWA Careers Centre & Guild : Learn how volunteering can improve your employability.
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Not only is volunteering an opportunity to give back to the community but it provides invaluable experience which can be included on your resume and helps to boost your employablity.
Come and learn more about the value of volunteering and the opportunities available.
17:30 - STUDENT EVENT - Student opportunities in medical research with the Lung Institute of WA : Students interested in undertaking PhD and Hons or BMedSci are invited to attend an information evening to learn more about study opportunities at the Institute.
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* PhD Scholarships * Hons Scholarships *Vacation Cadetship Program
Join us to find out more about the great range of research projects and scholarships on offer at LIWA.
Projects are available within the Tissue Repair Unit, Molecular Genetics Unit and Pleural Disease Unit.
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Monday 29 |
13:00 - SEMINAR - INTERNATIONAL CAREERS WEEK - How not to get ripped off - Know your rights and responsibilities : How not to get ripped off - Know your rights and responsibilities. Many international and local students are not aware of their rights in taking a job - find out more at this seminar by Department of Labour Relations.
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How not to get ripped off - Know your rights and responsibilities. Many international and local students are not aware of their rights in taking a job - find out more at this seminar by Department of Labour Relations.
This seminar will cover:
* Unfair dismissal - who can help< (...)
14:00 - EVENT - INTERNATIONAL CAREERS WEEK Australian Workplace Expectations : Find out the key differences between Australian workplaces and those of other countries.
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Learn about Australian workplace practices and the sorts of strategies that will increase your effectiveness in the workplace. Explore key differences between Australian and other workplaces, leadership styles, general expectations of Australian employers and some typically 'Australian' styles of (...)
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