JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES Employability: Professional Career Start Strategies & Job Search Olivia Doyle...

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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SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN 3

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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SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN

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

http://www.gradconnection.com.au/

http://www.graduateopportunities.com.au/

http://www.unigrad.com.au/

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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

https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Stud/Post

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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

http://www.efinancialcareers.com/

http://www.jobseeker.org.au/

http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/

http://www.pedestrian.tv/

http://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/

http://www.engjobs.net.au/

http://www.jobsinhr.com.au/

http://jobs.newscientist.com/en-au/

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

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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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh0Xa397uGY

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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

Practice before ringing

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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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