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Preparing for an Academic career – Resume writing

Shari WalshPostgraduate Career Counsellor

Self

Influences

World of Work

Understanding

Decision Making

Goal Setting

Implementation

Review

Self

Influences

World of Work

Understanding

Decision MakingDecision Making

Goal Setting

Goal Setting

ImplementationImplementation

ReviewReview

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Agenda

– Dr Barbara Adkins

– What can you do during your PhD?

– Academic resume writing

– Resume review

Hugh Kearns

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Services for Students

Careers Fairs Careers and Futures Fair Education Careers Fair International Careers Fair Virtual Careers Fair

Career Mentor Scheme

Career CounsellingSpecialising in: Undergraduate Postgraduate International

Graduate Outcomes

Job Seeking Resources

Resume Feedback Response in 5 working days Email careers@qut.edu.au

QUT CareerHub Casual Jobs Graduate/postgraduate jobs Jobs whilst studying Vacation Jobs Events and Workshops

On-Campus Company Presentations

Resource Guides and Publications

Work Experience Insurance

Workshops and Workbooks

Access to Going Global

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Preparing for an Academic Career

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Considerations

– Thesis• Theory development, integration of literature• Research design and implementation• Data analysis and interpretation• Application of results• Involvement in research team• Where to from here? Future research directions

– Publications• Authorship• Impact factor, ERA, • Citations

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Considerations

– Grants• $$$$$ how much, who, what for?• Your role – CI? Assistant? Supervised RA’s?• Outcomes – conferences, publications, report?

– Grant websites

http://www.research.qut.edu.au/development/find/index.jsp

http://fundingopps.cos.com/news/ search – Australia

http://australia.infoed.org/spin/spinmain.asp

– Collaborations• For what? Conference committee, journal reviews• National or international

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Other development?

• Tutoring?

• RA work?

• Guest lectures?

• Conferences?

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Where do I find out about positions?

• http://www.careersoncampus.com.au/

• University websites – http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/jobs/

• The Australian – Higher Education section – Wed

• Networks!

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Writing an Academic Resume

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How Long Does the Average Employer spend looking at a Resume?

• 20 – 40 seconds!!!

• What is your job?– Use the right language– Understand what they are looking for– Help the employer to make the best decision about you

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Before applying –Find out relevant information!

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Understand the institution

• Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a highly successful Australian university with an applied emphasis in courses and research.

• The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia's premier learning and research institutions.

• Oxford was the first University in the English-speaking world. Our aim is to remain at the forefront of centres of learning, teaching and research. 

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What areas should you include?

• Personal details • Career objective/skills statement/personal profile etc• Education• Work experience• Achievements • General skills • Interests/Hobbies • Publications/conferences/grants/media• Referees

PLUS ANY OTHER SECTIONS RELEVANT TO YOUR BACKGROUND

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Do’s and Don’ts

Spell check and proof read Well presented easy to read 4 pages maximum Matches their requirements with your skills Lets your personality show though Don’t get it done by a professional- should be in

your own words Don’t be dishonest!

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Styles of Resume (Templates)

• Choose the layout and design YOU like – there is no ‘correct’ style

• Chronological • Functional• Combination Chronological/Functional• Academic

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Personal Details

Name Contact details Nationality, date of birth, health, marital

status/children, any other discriminatory information, all optional

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Personal statement/career summary

• Your chance to shine & grab their attention• Make it personal to you• Don’t copy nice sounding phrases • Avoid clichés

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Education

• How far back to go?• How much detail to go into? • Academic transcripts• Other educational achievements

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Education - PhD

• What was your primary research question?

• What was the outcome/ is expected?

• What implications does this have for the ‘real’ world?

• My research into.... found/is expected to find... This means....

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Work experience

• Break into sections– career-related/ none career-related– Academic, research, professional

• All jobs are valuable – what skills did you use? • Relevant experience is best• Include voluntary or community work• Role, dates, responsibilities, skills &

achievements

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Focus on your skills – be specific

• Good communication skills

• Excellent oral communication skills in a range of contexts

• Able to effectively communicate with a variety of people

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Achievements

• Sporting, cultural, community etc.• Awards, positions of responsibility • Remember

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Interests/Hobbies

• Can add ‘colour’ and personality to your Resume• What will an employer read into your extra-

curricular interests?• Level of involvement ‘I enjoy rugby’

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Referees

• 3 ideally• Should include PhD supervisor and direct work

supervisor• Ask them first

Or

‘Available on Request’

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Publications & Conference Presentations

• BOLD your name in authorship listing

• Most recent• Most relevant• Full list (probably on a separate document) –

refer to in resume

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Resume review exercise

• In small groups hand round your Resume and note on each persons:

• One thing you like (that you may not have thought of yourself)

• One thing you suggest changing and why

• Feedback, Feedback, Feedback

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Upcoming workshops – Understanding myself and my work style

• Wed April 21, 1 – 4pm, V714 GP• Personality profile, • Impact on working relationships and task completion• Identifying your strengths

– Networking Know-How• Tues May 4, 1 – 4 pm, Q430 KG• What is networking and why is it useful?• Developing skills for effective networking

Register on CareerHub at www.careers.qut.edu.au

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Contact Careers and EmploymentLOCATION

Gardens Point Campus:

Level 2, X BlockReception: Room X222

Kelvin Grove Campus:

Level 4, C Block(Above the Refectory)

Caboolture Campus:

Student Centre - J Block

EMAIL

careers@qut.edu.au

WEBSITE

www.careers.qut.edu.au

PHONE

Gardens Point: 07 3138 2649

Kelvin Grove: 07 3138 3488

Caboolture 07 5316 7400

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Thank You & Good Luck

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