Services for Higher Degree by Research Students

Gill Neville,Careers Consultant – for HDRs & Faculty of Health Sciences

CURTIN CAREERS & EMPLOYMENT CENTRE

How we can help you: Looking for part-time / casual employment alongside your research? Unsure what to do with your higher degree by research: industry / not-

for-profit / academia? Clear career goal but unsure how to get there? Wondering where to find job vacancies? Keen to obtain industry experience but unsure where to start? Not sure if your resume and cover letter is high quality enough? Unsure

how to present your research effectively? Struggling to tackle selection criteria? In need of interview practice and advice? Aware of the importance of networking your way into a job, but

wondering where to start? Our services are free to current students & for up to 1 year after you

graduate

30.07.2010 Footer text - slideshow title

Online Professional Development Modules & F2F Workshops:• Who am I?• Decision Making Strategies• What is Your Personal Brand?• Resumes• Cover Letters• Selection Criteria• Interview Techniques• Stop Googling, Start Networking• How to Get to Know My Industry• Boosting Your Professionalism• Workplace Expectations• Drive Your Career (Emotional Intelligence) https://challenge.curtin.edu.au/home/hop/car

Pay attention to your career now:

• Final year of your research will be extremely challenging & looking for a job is a full-time job, so start researching potential employers early and plug any skills gaps

• Academic jobs are extremely competitive – a strategic plan is needed if this is to be realistic e.g publish, be proactive in your department, network, collaborate etc

• Start building your networks from today – f2f & online. Effective use of social media will give you access to info, jobs & influential people = VITAL

• You need to know:- Your professional and personal skills and capabilities - Personality- Values - Interests - Work preferences- + how to map them onto the job market & sell them to employers

• The Thesis Whisperer – Blog for research students http://thesiswhisperer.com/