Careers
Claire Pech – Careers Advisor
This week we hosted a specialist from LinkedIn to speak to the Year 12 group.
This was specifically timed to co-ordinate with their last few weeks of school. I wanted them to hear about how they should market themselves, not in four years after they leave tertiary study, but much sooner in the pursuit for internships, part time jobs, and setting themselves up professionally in the world for their future employment.
LinkedIn is the fastest growing professional networking site to grow your own profile, market yourself, look for new jobs, show yourself to recruiters, follow certain professional interests and endorse others for collaborative work.
- Listing your education, makes you 10 times more likely to be seen by recruiters. To stay connected to the Emanuel Community, I would encourage adding Emanuel School to your education brief, and this will provide you with an instant network.
- If you have your photo included, you are 21 times more likely to be seen by recruiters.
- If you include your work experience, you are 36 times more likely to be seen and interestingly, if you have volunteering experience this increases to 41 times.
Another great tool is the Alumni search tool. This is a great way to research what students from a particular institution have gone on to do. For example, in an Art and Design presentation this week, I showed students what all UNSW Art and Design graduates went on to do, what countries they worked in and what jobs they currently hold. It is a great research tool especially for students on the cusp of making some final decisions regarding courses.
Notices
Randwick City Library – How to Succeed in the NSW HSC
11 September, Randwick Library. Year 11 and 12 can be a stressful time for many students. In this presentation they will outline the mindset, habits and learning techniques needed to achieve your potential. Find out more – https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/blitz-your-hsc-how-to-succeed-in-the-hsc-techniques-to-maximize-your-success-tickets-48583811488
UTSA – HSC Live Q&A Session, 15-31 October
UTS is hosting four HSC Live Q&As to assist HSC students with their study. Students can get real-time help from senior HSC Markers for Advanced English, Mathematics, Business Studies and Biology.
Find out more – www.uts.edu.au/future-students/undergraduate/our-courses/find-right-course/events-and-info-sessions
UNSW Scholarships
High School leaver scholarships are now open. Many have stipulations and eligibility requirements so read the small print and check your dates carefully.
Find out more – www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au/
(Notices Source: MHSCareers September 2018)