KickStart Your Career
Finding information about suitable pathways emanating from your degree can be a challenging task. Kickstart will help you access information and people that can help you learn more about yourself, explore your career options and begin to build networks to assist in achieving your career goal. Visit the Careers and Employment Service and keep up-to-date with current events and employment vacancies.
KickStart Your Career: Economics & Commerce Semester 2, 2009
KickStart has concluded for Semester 2, 2009. Information on each of the sessions and presentation slides are available below. Information on the KickStart program for Semester 1, 2010 will be available in February 2010.
Record crowds for the start of KickStart in Semester 2, 2009
Changes in sessions and the prospects for career developments lead to record crowds and interest in our Undergraduate Program. Make sure you sign up here for future KickStart sessions.
Guest Alumni speakers included BArts/BCom graduate Amir Nissen who initiated the Entrepreneur/Agents of Change Student Society(2008) and BCom/BachIS graduate Cynthia Tham, from Online Communications Co-ordinator, Vision Australia – amongst other projects is currently is working with blind contestant Gerrard Gosens in his journey of the dance floor, in Channel Seven’s Dancing with the Stars. The final session included three senior staff from Michael Page - Specialists in Recruitment who shared their experience and insight to the work force, and current job climate.
| WHEN | SESSION TOPIC | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
Tuesday 11 August, |
What job opportunities are there for new Commerce graduates? Presented by Diana Edwards and Claire Ward, Careers Consultants, Careers & Employment. In addition to Graduate Employment Programs, what are the other opportunities for new Commerce graduates? In particular, we will explore the ‘immediate start’ job market. Information specific to the various majors will be included. Download slides (PDF / 179KB) |
Basement Theatre - The Spot |
Tuesday 18 August, 12:30pm-1:45pm |
How do I find new graduate job opportunities? Presented by Diana Edwards, Careers Consultant, Careers & Employment. Recent Alumni will talk about how they found their early career opportunities. Jobs are found in the published job market and in the hidden job market. How do new grads find these jobs? What are employers looking for? And how can you prepare to be competitive? Download slides (PDF / 145KB) |
Basement Theatre - The Spot |
Tuesday 25 August, 12:30pm-1:45pm |
How do I show my best in job applications and interviews? Small group discussions led by specialist industry recruiters. Tips from recruitment consultants who may one day be assessing your resume and interviewing you for a position. Find out what they look for in a strong candidate. Download slides (PDF / 122KB) |
Basement Theatre - The Spot |
