Careers and Job Assistance

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Career Services

• Services Available

• Information About...

  • Who am I? Self Assessment
  • Choosing a Program (Degree) or a Course
  • Employability - What Qualities Employers Look For
  • Understanding the Labour Market
  • Applying For Jobs
  • Information for Final Year Students
  • FAQs

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Direct links

• Blackboard
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• GradSchool.com
• Groupwise
• Library
• Online Services
• Staff Contact List
• Studentmail
• TUNRA
• Turnitin

Consultations with Careers Advisors

The Careers Advisors can assist individuals and groups with matters related to career choice, career planning and the transition between study and work. Careers Advisors can:

• listen and help you to sort out your career-related issues
• give guidance on job search strategies, job applications and interviews

To arrange an appointment through the University's online tutorial booking system:

• Go to the Tutorial Booking System
• Scroll down to the Miscellaneous heading
• Careers Appointment Booking System link

Resumes and job application advice

Access the daily Job Application Checking Service that is available for you to discuss your resume, job application or cover letter with an advisor. For more information about preparing a written application click here.

Job Application Checking Timetable

Bring your resume, job application or cover letter in to be checked during any of the times listed below. You do not need to make an appointment, it's a drop-in service.

Job interview information and practice

The Careers staff can help you with interview techniques and run half hour practice interview sessions every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday on a group or individual basis. To access this service you will need to make an appointment. For more information about preparing for an interview, click here.

Self Help Services

Career planning involves implementing plans based on knowledge and skills in a range of areas. The following points include links to self help websites that may assist you to plan your career. Click on the highlighted words to find out more.

Career planning involves finding out about:

• Yourself - including your interests, values, personality, skills and abilities, personal needs and constraints
• Job opportunities - including occupations and employment related to academic programs & majors, industries, labour market trends, education and training, professional associations, knowing what employers are looking for in employees
• Decision making and planning processes - including decision making styles, factors that may influence your decisions, how to set goals
• Implementing your plans - including job search strategies, how to write good applications, interview performance

Labour Market Information

The University's Careers Service also provides the following information and services: