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Dear Final Year Student,
Welcome to the November edition of Careers News - the final issue for 2011!
This month we introduce you to information interviewing - the process of talking to others to gather information about their industry and career paths. This is demonstrated by one of our Career Counsellors who has interviewed HR professional Michelle Harvey. Read her interview below!
We'd also like to remind you to take the Careers & Employment Student Survey if you haven't yet done so. The results of this survey will help us improve the service we offer to students, and by participating you have a chance to win prizes!
In the mean time, good luck with the rest of your assignments and exams. Our offices will be open over the summer break (except from Christmas to January 2nd), so if you need any help with your job seeking skills or employment preparation, we're here!
As per usual, remember to like us on facebook or follow us on twitter to keep up to date with the latest employment news and events. And remember - if you have any feedback, questions, or ideas for articles you would like to see, email us at careers@qut.edu.au.
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QUT Careers and Employment Team
About to graduate? Searching for a job in media and don't know where to start? Find your way using the Brisbane Media Map (BMM) - "the little black book of Brisbane's media".
The BMM is the ideal place for students looking to make connections in Brisbane's media industry.
Whether searching for an internship, a job, or you simply want to get a feel for the industry, the BMM offers a one-stop-shop for accessing information on Brisbane's diverse media landscape.
The online directory lists over 900 media organisations (making it a great resource to help you develop your professional network) and offers a unique insight into industry opinion with profiles of key industry figures.
Version 12 of the BMM website and a new mobile web app will be launched this Thursday, November 3rd.
To celebrate the launch, the Brisbane Media Map 2011 Media and Communications team is offering students who like BMM V.12 on Facebook the chance to WIN from over $1000 in sponsored prizes.
Those who like the page are instantly entered into a draw to win 1 of 5 $100 Normanby Hotel vouchers, with additional prizes from the likes of Fitness First, Riverbend Books, Oz Paddle Brisbane and Dew Process also on offer. Hurry though - prizes are drawn November 3, 2011!
Michelle Harvey
Have you ever wondered what the day-to-day of your desired career involves? Would you like to know more about the pros and cons of your anticipated profession? Wouldn't you love to know what your industry is looking for and how to gain a competitive advantage?
Our Career Counsellors believe the most accurate, current and relevant answers to these questions should come from those working in the field... and information interviewing is the way to get it. Information interviewing is the process of gathering information through personal contact with professionals in the field. It serves three purposes:
One of our Career Counsellors has put this to the test. After interviewing Michelle Harvey, a Human Resources (HR) Professional currently working for Brisbane Catholic Education, they gained valuable insight into the field of HR. Read ahead to find out what she learnt.
Career Counsellor: How did you decide what to study at University?
Michelle: I just looked for general university course to do other than teaching or arts and felt business was probably where my area of interest/talent lay, as I liked economics and legal studies at school. I realised I needed to choose a major so I picked HR mainly because this allowed access to my other area of interest - people/organisational psychology.
Career Counsellor: Michelle's initial career decision making is a classic example of choosing a pathway based on what you DON'T want to do. She also matched her current skills and interests established at school with her future career options. She did not have a clear career goal or outcome so she chose the broad option of business and allowed interests, exposure and serendipitous opportunities to direct her career development. The key learning here is to follow your interests and be open to opportunities which will expose you to a variety of options.
Career Counsellor: What roles have you undertaken since graduating? (This question can provide information about how to get started and what pathway you can expect to take.)
Michelle: I temped in many general administration roles within Local Council and Queensland Government. I got a temp assignment with my current employer for a seven week period. This turned into three months that then became twelve months and finally a continuing appointment. This was in HR administration initially, then general HR and Employee Development officer type positions. I had worked closely with the Employee Relations Department at my work and got involved as much as I could in this area. Once a position opened up in the Employee Relations Department I applied for it and got it.
Career Counsellor: Michelle's experience as a temp in various roles would have shown her current employer that she had transferable skills, was adaptable and flexible. Temping in her current organisation gave her and the employer a chance to see whether she would suit the organisation.
Career Counsellor: Briefly describe your current role and what you like about it.
Michelle: I provide advice and support to the Leadership Team, senior officers of Brisbane Catholic Education, school principals and other Brisbane Catholic Education personnel on industrial relations/employee relations and general legal policies and practices.
It is exhilarating collaborating with our team to work out the most fair, just and reasonable strategy to adopt in addressing a particular issue.
I also really enjoy researching and drafting briefing papers, position papers and policy and procedures documents on various industrial, employment and legal matters.
Career Counsellor: What frustrations do you experience in your current role?
Michelle: I am currently working part-time, so not enough hours in the day to finish everything I want to get done! There is also the challenge of integrating work and family life and feeling like you are not doing either one justice! Otherwise I love my job.
Career Counsellor: Do you have any advice for graduates on how to gain a competitive advantage?
Michelle: Be willing to start at the bottom and work your way up! Be open to opportunities that might arise and even if they might not be in the area you ultimately want to work in, they provide you some worthwhile experience that might help you to move into your dream job.
Also, put your hand up to take on tasks in the area for which you have a passion. Even if it doesn't lead to anything it will test your passion, give you some experience as well as let people know you are interested in that particular area.
If you're still up to your eyeballs in assignments and exam preparation, the post-uni job hunt may not be at the top of your mind right now. But developing your resume will probably be one of the first steps you take, so when you finally have some spare time to concentrate on it, we have some great resources available to help you get your resume recruiter-ready!
See original article here.
Each year QUT Careers & Employment provides students with quality student support services to assist you with course and career decisions, employment preparation and job search strategies.
And now we want your feedback!
Through this short survey (takes less than 10 minutes to complete!) not only will you go in the draw to WIN 1 of 4 $50 Myer Gift Vouchers, but the information collected from the survey will help Careers and Employment provide better services for you and future students.
The survey closes at 5pm on Friday 11 November, so why not take a break from study and assignments, and click here to have your say. (C'mon... we KNOW you're looking for a reason to procrastinate!)
A typical job search can sometimes be quite similar to a high school romance: emotion, uncertainty and wavering boundaries and requirements. The anxiety of the search and interview process can be enough to drive anyone straight into a tub of Ben and Jerry's. But if you remember the lessons of your high school days and apply the same skills you used in the high school dating scene, you can successfully navigate the job search without losing your mind or damaging your reputation.
Lesson 1: As long as you're under their roof, you'll obey their rules
Think of your current employer (or your university lecturers/tutors) as your strict, overbearing parents. They demand that you follow their rules, which limits your ability to search for jobs during work and uni hours.
Don't worry - you used to be an expert at disarming the security system and shimmying down that maple tree with your iphone in your mouth, right? You can apply those sneak-out skills to stealthy job searching. Duck into a hall or head outside to answer phone calls from potential employers and resist the urge to print your resume from that nice colour printer at work.
Finally, don't assume that your private communication at work, like emails or phone calls, is off-limits to your employer. Did a respect for your privacy prevent your parents from digging though your drawers to find your diary? Probably not, and it won't keep your company from doing so either. Always use your personal email account and make sure to take home any incriminating evidence.
Lesson 2: Be open-minded
You might not realise it yet, but one day you will look back and wish you had given those nerdy guys more of a chance. Who knew they would trade in those high-waisted khakis for skinny jeans and an up-and-coming software company?
Just like the small group of eligible bachelors in high school, the pool of appealing jobs may seem disproportionally tiny relative to the number of people looking. This means you may need to accept an offer for something slightly less than your dream job, that offers less money or has a longer commute. But just because you go with that job to the Homecoming dance doesn't mean that you have to date it for four years. You can always date around, keep your options open, and look for growth potential in what you have.
Lesson 3: They're going to call!
After an interview, the waiting begins. You may find yourself gazing longingly at the phone, wondering if perhaps the ringer is broken, or your voicemail malfunctioned or your potential employer lost your number. Maybe you should call every few hours just to make sure? Or maybe you should have your friend call and ask to apply for the position to see if it's still available? Or both?
Don't. Remember that the company of your affection has a number of HR and regulatory hoops to jump through before they can extend an offer to you. Gripping your phone and whispering call me, call me into the speaker will not make the hiring manager call you any more than it would make Bobby check his texts during football practice.
Lesson 4: There are plenty of fish in the sea
No one likes being rejected. When you receive the obligatory "While we were impressed with your resume (which they will be, after all the help you've received from us at Careers & Employment!), we decided to select another candidate..." message, it's tempting to respond with emotion and give that donotreply email address a piece of your mind.
Instead of burning bridges though, tell yourself what any high school girl would tell her best friend: "You didn't get the job? I can't believe that! That job sucks! I didn't want to tell you this while you were still into that job, but I heard that job made out with a freshman under the bleachers. You're just too good for that job. There are plenty better ones out there anyway."
As you continue your job hunt, keep in mind that you are looking for a good match - not the love of your life. Even if your next job isn't marriage material, you can still learn resume-building skills and gain valuable experience. And while you're at it, keep an eye on your job's best friends - one of them might be Mr. Right.
See original article here.
For more information on these jobs, or to search for more jobs, go to the QUT CareerHub link on the Careers and Employment website.
