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WIL options for students Overseas Monash sourced and student sourced MONASH ARTS: WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING (WIL)
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WIL options for students Overseas Monash sourced and student sourced
MONASH ARTS: WORK INTEGRATEDLEARNING (WIL)
• What is WIL and VWIL? • Monash Sourced and Student Sourced• Your options • Eligibility requirements• Preparing your Monash Sourced application • Sourcing your own internship • Q&A
Session overview
What is Work Integrated Learning (WIL)?
An internship or WIL placement is unpaid industry
experience that counts towards your degree
It involves a combination of industry contact and
academic requirements
Use your theoretical knowledge in the workplace
and gain valuable employability skills
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is the term that is
used ‘for credit’ industry experience, and can be
an internship, project, or study tour
WORK EXPERIENCE IS #1 WAY TO BOOST
EMPLOYABILITY ACCORDING TO
EMPLOYERS
MONASH SOURCED
DEDICATED TEAM HELPING SOURCE INTERNSHIPS: OPPORTUNITIES
ADVERTISED
COMPETITIVE SELECTION PROCESS
MATCHED TO A HIGH QUALITY HOST
STUDENT SOURCED
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA WIL WEBPAGE
USE YOUR NETWORK OF CONTACTS TO SOURCE A PLACEMENT
NON-COMPETITIVE PROCESS
USEFUL FOR STUDENTS WITH VERY SPECIFIC INTERESTS AND PREFERENCES
APPLICATION INCLUDING AGREEMENT AND OHS FORM SUBMITTED ONLINE
Virtual Work Integrated Learning (VWIL)
• A local immersive experience that is be supported by a host supervisor, unit coordinators and the WIL team
• VWIL is not a simulation; it is an opportunity to be part of a change to the way in which we work, and to learn from the experience
• Same excellent hosts, same industry exposure from undertaking a WIL unit
Key facts: ● Most of our Sem 2 2020 interns worked remotely ● Many businesses in the Arts industry are still fully operational and support remote
working arrangements
Virtual Work Integrated Learning (VWIL) The benefits of undertaking a VWIL placement
● Gain valuable real-life experience● Support from faculty and the WIL team throughout your placement - series of
fortnightly professional development workshops that will enhance your employability
● Master agile work environments and step into the new way of working● Learn new collaborative technologies● Develop your resilience● Build your career confidence and belief● Enhance your CV, LinkedIn Profile and enhance your employability● Build connections in your chosen field, which may lead to future employment
Your options https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/2316124/Your-WIL-options.pdf
Eligibility requirements Graduates
APG5044: 12 Credit points• This unit is a capstone and should be completed in the final year/semester of your masters
degree• 144 hours of workplace attendance, plus academic assessments (usually 2 days a week
spread over a semester or intensive in non-standard teaching periods)• A credit average (WAM of 60) across units contributing to relevant masters degree and
requires approval from Director of Program• 72 or 96 point degree - completed a minimum of 48 credit points by the time of starting their
internship• 48 point masters - you can undertake a WIL unit in the final semester of your masters
Eligibility Undergraduates
ATS3129: 12 Credit points• 144 hours of workplace attendance, plus academic assessments
(usually 2 days a week spread over a semester or intensive in non-standard teaching periods)
• A distinction average (WAM 70) across 96 credit points of study with at least 48 credit points from Arts units. Room for a 12 credit point unit.
ATS3935: 6 Credit points• 75-100 hours of workplace attendance, plus academic assessments
(usually 1 day a week spread over a semester or intensive in non-standard teaching periods)
• A credit average (WAM 60) and the completion of at least 12 points of second year Arts units. Room for a 6 credit point unit.
Confirming your eligibility
• You are responsible to check your eligibility against the requirements.
• The WIL team will liaise directly with Student Services to confirm your eligibility.
• Counting WIL toward your major or use as a free elective.
• Please ensure that your areas of study are up to date on WES, including your major/minor/specialisations.
Internships and hosts Arts students have highly valued skills in:• Written communication• Research • Analysis • Critical thinking• Global perspective
Previous students have worked on:• Media strategy, media analysis, media relations and
policy• Social media and marketing strategy• Developing strategies to target diverse communities• Grant writing, research and proposal development• Policy research • Archiving and cataloguing• Administration and data management • Event planning, support and delivery • Content writing, blogs, market research
Previous students have done placements in:• Government agencies, city councils, MP offices, Parliament • Research centres• NGOs and Non-for-Profit Organisations across industries • Media companies, PR agencies, publications, music production company• In-house media/marketing department • Festival, Museum, Community Radio• Schools, language centres• Industry peak body, chamber of commerce, think tank • Translation agency, ethnic community & multicultural communities
Previous students find internship opportunities via (if you are considering Student Sourced) • Established Internship programs • Job & internship ads • Networking • Volunteer opportunities
Monash Sourced (Onshore) placements - Fast facts
• We do not currently offer OFFSHORE Monash sourced placements• If you are offshore, you need to factor in time differences, and whether there will be
issues with VPN etc.• Application process is competitive • Your application will be assessed and rated based on it’s quality - take your time
and put in the effort • Proof-read everything• Practise online interview skills via Career Connect Interview Stream • The host makes the final decision on suitability
Step 1: Check your eligibility against the requirements. Decide on the unit/semester you will apply for.
Step 2: Prepare your CV and responses to proposal questions.
Step 3: Submit your WIL application online (InPlace).
Step 4: Online Interview. Practice your interview techniques and complete your Video Interview (Vieple).
Monash Sourced application process
Step 5: Host interview. If you are successful and advised about a potential host, do your research and prepare for a phone/face to face/zoom interview.
• Ensure you have an up-to-date CV/Resume (format, design, template) • Tailored your CV specifically for WIL (areas of study, interests, skills, exp, volunteering, groups,
hospitality work)• Career Connect: Online resources and workshops • Hosts will not favour a student with spelling and grammatical errors in their CV and we may
not be able to place you! Always review and edit!• 5 Proposal questions which helps us match you to an opportunity. Include detail and treat as if
you’re applying for a job.
Your CV and Internship Proposal responses
Upload your application/documentation to InPlace. Follow the Step by Step Guide to do this. You will be asked to answer 5 internship proposal questions (final question behavioural).
1. Describe what type of placement you are interested in and what you hope to achieve. Provide clear information about the type of placement you are seeking and what you would like to gain from your placement.
2. Identify specific skills you would you like to develop during your placement and why. Desired areas for development and improvement (e.g. technical skills, communication skills, teamwork).
3. Personal and professional goals : Provide information on how your placement will support your career goals.
4. Please explain how the placement you hope to gain is relevant to your degree/major and how it will enhance your learning. Describe how the placement will relate to your course.
It’s important to include as much detail as you can so we can assess that the placement is suitable. If you don’t provide enough information, your application may be marked as unsuccessful.
Submit your application
Video Interviews Vieple (online) interviewsIf your application meets the requirements, you will be asked to complete an online “Vieple” interview.
● 3-4 questions, 30 seconds to read a question, 90 seconds to record a response.● Treat it as a normal interview● Dress as you would for a normal face to face interview● Place yourself somewhere quiet and clean
We have set up some practise questions on Interview stream
Host interview
The WIL team will view and rate your video interview and then advise if you are successful or unsuccessful (if unsuccessful, you’ll need to enrol into another unit!).
If successful, you will be put forward to a host company. They will assess your CV and any supporting information from the WIL team. The host decides if they would like to interview you. Treat the process seriously, as though we were applying for a paid position (which it may lead to!)
● Research the organisation, show them you understand their organisation● Prepare answers for why you are the right fit and what your experience covers
Think about...● Why do you want to do an internship? What do you hope to gain?● What could you offer a host company? What are your skills?● You need to be able to speak about yourself, your interests and your skills● Be professional and ask questions!
Know commitment and options
Self-check your eligibility
Find internship opportunities and receive confirmation/acceptance from host company
Submit your WIL application
Student Sourced Application Process
Onshore WIL: You can complete a virtual
placement for an Australian host in your home country.
Offshore WIL: You can complete a
virtual/on-site placement for a host in your home country.
Students in home countries
(Overseas)
Step 1: Know Your Commitment/Options● 75 or 144 hours during your internship ● All marks associated with this unit come from a range of assessment tasks● Make sure you are aware of the commitment involved (e.g. study, part time
work plus your internship)
Host requirements Approval of a host is based on matters including:
● Established business● Appoint a suitably qualified supervisor● Provide you with relevant and meaningful tasks● Provide safe working environment – must have Public Liability insurance
and meet our OHS requirements or have remote working arrangement● Offering enough hours to meet the requirements of the unit ● Level of professional standing● Duties associated with internship
Tips to help you find opportunities
Established internship programs
• Take a glance at recent summer internship programs/graduate programs/job ads
Please note, many positions target students from various disciplines. So please make sure the one you want to use for a WIL unit is related to your degree. Please refer to learning outcome from the unit guide.
Monash Career Connect summarised plenty of resources to help you find overseas opportunities :
● Career Gateway – access to international job opportunities for Monash students, as well as a range of workshops
designed to enhance employability and refine job seeking skills (such as crafting professional resumes and building
resilience)
● Monash Global Careers – find global job opportunities, including in your home country
● GoinGlobal – information about how to apply and live in over 100 countries (postings are updated daily)
● Aozhouhaigui – a jobs portal exclusively for students and graduates from Australian Group of Eight (Go8) universities
interested in working in China. Sign up with your Monash student email
● Lockin U – a jobs portal with thousands of opportunities in China for Chinese students and graduates returning home.● Working in international aid and development
1. Before your application
Find available on WIL/Monash Career Connect websites to assist:
• How to write a cover letter
• Writing a resume and samples (portfolio or writing sample)
• Tips on writing an expression of interest
• Expression of Interest template
2. Regular check-in sessions and industry events while undertaking WIL units
How the WIL team can help you to improve your employability ?
So, you’ve secured your own placement. Well done! Now you need submit a WIL “Apply Here” application:
https://www.monash.edu/arts/WIL-Internships/apply-here
Submitting a Student Sourced application
WIL Team will assess your applicationIf your application is complete, the WIL team will assess your application, contact you and the host and confirm your enrolment into the unit.
If your host cannot demonstrate a safe and professional working environment, or if the duties are not in-line with the learning outcomes of the unit, your application may not be approved.
Enrolment into the unitMonash Sourced or Student Sourced
If your application is successful, the WIL team will facilitate your enrolment. Check on WES within 5 days after your placement is confirmed.
Once enrolled, you will be given access to Moodle and sent an assessment schedule by the Teaching Support team.
*WIL does not appear on WES. You cannot enrol yourself into the unit. You must enrol in a “placeholder” unit in the event that you’re unsuccessful.
● Info to assist with answering proposal responses● Virtual WIL ● Resources for students on a VWIL placement● Key dates ● Info about hosts and for potential hosts● FAQ’s● How to apply ● Student sourced resources ● Assistance with CVs and Interview skills: Monash Career Connect
How Monash can help
Support
WIL applications:Email: [email protected]: (03) 9903 8866
Assessment:● Undergraduate: Felix Nobis
● Graduate: Joel Moore [email protected]
Questions?
