QUT Caboolture Open Day 2014: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 Interests Guide

Careerone Personality Test

Job Outlook Career Quiz

HumanMetrics Career Assessment

Holland's Career Interest Party Game

Test your Motivation

Clarifying your Life Values

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Choosing Uni Subjects

QUT Match My Skills

Career opportunities with a degree in …

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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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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 AnnexeTel: 07 5316 7666Email: yourfuture@qut.edu.au www.bridgetostudy.com.au