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JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES
Employability: Professional Career Start Strategies & Job SearchOlivia Doyle
27 November 2015
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Job search strategies for professional employment
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Job search
Combination approach is best
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Advertised + Non Advertised
job opportunities
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• As a general rule, companies do not advertise unless they really have to
• Companies advertise because they do not know of a suitable person
So up to 80% of jobs are never advertised….
……networking is the key
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Key steps for professional job search
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Step 1 Plan & researchRevisit your career vision to gain clarity about the job and industries you wish to target
The economic realities of the 21st century means you need an ideal plan of action plus a second and third option to help you achieve your career goals.
Understand the market – where is demand?
Prepare your tailored job search tool kit
Step 2 Explore all job possibilitiesGraduate / general intake / contract / part time / casual / temp
Step 3 Implement both pre & post graduation job search
strategies
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Pre graduation job search strategies
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Pre graduation job search
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Ideally start graduate job search at the start of final year in line with Australian graduate recruitment cycle
Check out international graduate recruitment cycles (SE Asian cycle is from September)
Network to set up opportunities via contacts (focus of this session)
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Pre-graduation Internships / cadetships / vacation work
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Many organisations have become more strategic in their approaches to graduate employment using internships / cadetships to ‘try before they buy’
This enables employers to gain much more insight into the suitability of a potential employee compared with the traditional recruitment process
Offers students opportunity to determine if the organisation matches their own values, interests and long term career aspirations
Many internships run during summer vacation period and are advertised mid year eg May onwards
Swinburne includes internship opportunities in a range of courses & as stand alone opportunities – speak to your course coordinator
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TAKE CARE - Internships
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Internships should be paid unless they are:
- with a not for profit organisation
- part of a recognised study program
- involve educational and learning outcomes for your benefit
Before participating:
- do thorough research
- ensure the placement will be of benefit to you
- be cautious of those for which you have to pay
Fair Work Australia – useful fact sheet:
http://www.fairwork.gov.au/resources/fact-sheets/employer-obligations/pages/unpaid-work-fact-sheet
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Pre-graduation insight programs
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Some organisations offer structured insight programs to showcase opportunities
Follow organisations of interest to you on social media & websites to check what may be on offer
EXAMPLE
PwC Technology Academy is a one to two day development program that gives practical experience and exposure to our technology teams. The program is open to students currently studying a technology-related degree.
Students build their employability, technical and commercial skills and get an understanding of where a technology career at PwC could take and get the opportunity to expand networks with business leaders
OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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International internships
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Consider international internship opportunities
Internships are a more common part of graduate employment culture
Be aware of different employment conditions to Australian internships – be cautious
Ensure your applications are tailored to country requirements – see GoinGlobal on SwinEmploy
Useful search platforms GradConnection - International Indian Internships - India Thuc Tap – Vietnam Singapore Interns – Singapore** More on GoinGlobal
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International internships
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Jardines – Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, Vietnam
HSBC – Hong Kong & internationally
Bank of America Merrill Lynch – Hong Kong
Microsoft - Malaysia
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Also includes:
- Resume / cv guidelines- Interviewing advice- Work permits & visas- Cultural advice
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Useful graduate employment sources
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Employment fairs The Big Meet
11 March 2016 & features over 100 employers
Professional Association Fairs Engineers Australia held March / April & features over 70 employers
CPA Accounting fair
Grad ConnectionJob search platform connecting employers and studentswww.gradconnection.com.au
Employment guides & websitesGraduate Opportunities www.graduateopportunities.com.auUnigrad www.unigrad.com.au
WhirlpoolOnline graduate discussion forum
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Part time / casual / contract / temp employment related to your study discipline
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Great way to enhance your experience and build useful networks for the future
Sourcing tips:
- Networking with lecturers, professional associations
- Register with employment agencies
- Create opportunities with current hospitality etc employer Eg bookkeeping, website, flyers, recruitment, policy manuals etc
- Job databases eg SwinEmploy, Seek, Spot Jobs etc
- Volunteering with not for profit organisation in a career related role
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Graduate programs- Structured professional development programs in large organisations
for new graduates- Applications often submitted a year in advance
Graduate positions- Individual positions offered by organisations of all sizes to students
who are soon to graduate/have finished their studies- Advertised on job boards, company websites or social media
* Often difficult for international students to compete
* You need to be able to explain the post study work visa https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Stud/Post
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Graduate Jobs
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Be creative - network
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Actively look for opportunities to make connections and gain experience
More networking tips at end of session
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Post graduation job search strategies
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Post graduation job search strategies
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‘In the past many graduates could expect to have an entry level, full time position in their field by the end of the summer after graduation, however, the current economy is still recovering and many recent grads will have a longer search’ GRADUATE RECRUITER, ENGINEERING INDUSTRY
TIPS
Finding a job, is a job in itself
Adopt a systematic approach incorporating quality, tailored formal applications and networking
Keep a logical job search record sheet
Be creative about the roles you target
SMEs offer great opportunities for international students Look for pathway positions Remember your first job won’t be your last
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Tapping into the hidden job market
- Don’t target large corporations with PR restrictions!- Find your niche market and role through research
Target key companies
Tailor skill set & resume to skills needed
- Be flexible- Take opportunities or managed risks- Manage your / family expectations
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Identify links via:• Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources –
run trade missions to Asia and provide companies with export grants – great to tap into these companies (was DSDBI)
• Australia China Business Council• Australian Chinese Association• Australian Malaysian Business Council• Australia India Business Council – Vic• Australia Vietnam Business Council• Australian Chamber of Commerce
- Eg Singapore, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Beijing
Large multinational companies may also be more likely to employ you via your home country
Target organisations with links to your home country
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Career options
Don’t restrict your career choices to Australia or your home country
You are a global citizen in a global job market
Gain maximum value from your work experience in the early years of your career
Don’t waste time on low value added employment – first 3 – 5 years is a key period to lay the foundations of your career
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- The Age – esp. Saturdays
- The Australian – national focus
- The Financial Review – more specialist / senior
- Specialist industry publications
- Regional papers
Print media
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- Recruit candidates for jobs on behalf of employers
- Are paid by employers
- Have a database of candidates – so may not always advertise
- Recruit for full time, part time, contract, casual jobs
- Refer to CCD website for agency listed related to your studies
Eg Hays, Talent2, Mosaic
- Often specialise in certain areas
Eg IT, Accounting, Marketing, Logistics, Trade etc
Recruitment / employment agencies
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Discipline specific job search websites
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Accounting/Finance
efinancial careers www.efinancialcareers.com
Social Science/Psychology
Job seeker www.jobseeker.org.au
Ethical jobs www.ethicaljobs.com.au
Design/Media
Pedestrian TV www.pedestrian.tv
The loop www.loop.com.au
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Discipline specific job search websites
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Engineering/Aviation
Eng Jobs www.engjobs.net.au
Human Resource Management
Jobs in HR www.jobsinhr.com.au
Science
New Scientist http://jobs.newscientist.com/en-au/
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Consider opportunities in regional and rural areas – can expand your career development and employment options
Additional visa availability
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Networking – the essential career skill
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Why network?
“Networking accounts for about 87% of business in the marketplace, yet many people continue to neglect networking and fail to see it as a vital business and career building skill” Henderson, How to Master Networking
Great way to research industry / positions, get introductions and advice
Networking can uncover ‘foot-in-the-door’ opportunities: work experience, casual/part-time, temp employment
Demonstrates initiative, drive and a positive attitude
Power to market yourself proactively to the job you want
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The way a typical employer prefers to fill a job
The way a typical job seeker prefers looking for a job
From within the company
Using their networks
Using an agency
Using an agency
Using their networks
From within the company
Placing a job advertisement
Responding to a job
advertisement
Perspectives on the recruitment process
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LinkedIn Facebook
Why?
All have functions for job search, uploading applications and getting in touch with people who can help get you on the track to a brilliant career
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh0Xa397uGY
Centre for Career Development can advise on your LinkedIn profile
Social networking
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• Membership based organisations that represent their members in an industry / occupation
• Great networking opportunities
• Eg Australian Computer Society, Institute of Engineers, CPA
• Great benefits:Keep you up-to-date
Demonstrate your interest / passion
Career resources
Conferences / meetings
Student memberships and sub groups
Magazines
Friendships and social activities
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Professional associations
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You approach employers directly!
But first do your RESEARCH
Advantages
Target your dream employersLess competitionDemonstrates initiative
Contact can be made via:
TelephoneSocial mediaEmailIn person
DisadvantagesTime consumingLow success rateRequires confidence
and strong oral skills
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Unsolicited employer applications / ‘cold calling’
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- Approach organisations you are interested in / have knowledge of
- Referrals are useful
- Identify a key contact – eg via LinkedIn
- You need to be professional in your contact
- Expect some rejection
- Always send a ‘tailored’ cover letter and resume
- Follow up via telephone or email
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Cold calling tips
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- Involves speaking with people currently in a job, organisation or field that interests you
- Develops your network of contacts
- Helps you make informed decisions about your career and the related industry
- Provides an opportunity for your to impress potential employers
- Get recommendations of who to contact from lecturers or via Professional Associations, friends or family
Informational interviewing
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Final job search tips
Start early!
It takes initiative, persistence, motivation and adaptation to find the job you want – more often than not, it won’t just fall in your lap!
Politely ask for feedback from employers on why you didn’t make the cut
If you don’t get that first job – or the second, fifth, even tenth – don’t give up! You’re not the only one who has struggled
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Questions / share your experiences?