QUT Caboolture Open Day 2013:Career Exploration http://www.slideshare.net/YourFutureQUT
Clive May, Career Counsellor
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where QUT now stands, pay respect to their Elders -
past, present and emerging – and acknowledge the
important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people continue to play within the QUT community.
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Welcome to Career Exploration
Clive May(CICA, CDAA, NAGCAS, AAGE)
Career Counsellor QUTYour Future Careers Team
www.bridgetostudy.com.au
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Support Services at Caboolture• Financial supportWe offer scholarships and financial assistance schemes to help you cover study and personal costs.• Study supportStudy workshops and training are available to keep you on top of your study.• OodgerooThe Oodgeroo Unit offers a range of services such as academic, personal and cultural support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at
the campus. • Free information sessionIf you are confused about what course to choose, eligibility criteria or the application process, then book an appointment to meet one on one with
a QUT staff member that can assist you through the process.• CounsellingPersonal and career counselling is available for students.
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Career Planning
You don’t have to know what career you
want - You do need to:
• Have a high level of self awareness
• Have an awareness of career options and
pathways
This makes it easier to choose programs and
courses
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Self Awareness
Interests: What do you enjoy doing?
Personality: What are your personal qualities?
Values: What is meaningful to you?
Motivation: What makes you want to do your best?
Skills: What are you going to offer an employer?
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It’s all about YOU
SELF AWARENESS
Interests: What do you love doing?
Target Your Career
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Self Assessment myfuture My Guide
Careerone Personality Test
Job Outlook Career Quiz
HumanMetrics Career Assessment
Holland's Career Interest Party Game
Test your Motivation
Clarifying your Life Values
Employability Skills
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BUT! Consider other Influences
• Health• Physical attributes• Ability• Gender• Family
• Political decisions• Historical trends• Employment market (local) • Geographical location
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Career Options and Pathways
MyfutureOccupations List – details of eachoccupation
Graduate Careers AustraliaCareer Profiles – career booklets for eachindustry
Graduate Opportunities – use these linksto jobsearch - Careers Search
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Choosing Uni Subjects
QUT Match My Skills
Career opportunities with a degree in …
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What to consider in a degree• Degree subjects – ‘Study Plan’ e.g. Bachelor of Business Accountancy• OP/Rank for entry • Regional/metropolitan• On campus/Off campus• Costs, Scholarships, Financial Support• Career opportunities - national/global• Professional recognition • Prerequisites (e.g., Maths, English)Tertiary Course Prerequisites
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QUESTIONS?
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“OK CLIVE - STOP TALKING !”
Your Future Careers TeamQUT CabooltureBuilding J Tel: 07 5316 7400Email: [email protected] www.bridgetostudy.com.au