QUT Caboolture Open Day Aug 2013 Career Exploration

1. QUT Caboolture Open Day 2013:
Career Exploration
http://www.slideshare.net/YourFutureQUT
Clive May,
Career Counsellor
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2. I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the
lands 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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www.reconciliation.qut.edu.au

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Welcome to Career
Exploration
Clive May
(CICA, CDAA, NAGCAS, AAGE)
Career Counsellor QUT
Your Future Careers Team
www.bridgetostudy.com.au

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Support Services at Caboolture
• Financial support
We offer scholarships and financial assistance schemes to help you cover
study and personal costs.
• Study support
Study workshops and training are available to keep you on top of your
study.
• Oodgeroo
The 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 session
If 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.
• Counselling
Personal 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 My Guide
Careerone Personality Test
Job Outlook Career Quiz
HumanMetrics Career Assessment
Holland's Career Interest Party Game
Test your Motivation
Clarifying your Life Values
Employability Skills

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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
Myfuture
Occupations List – details of each
occupation
Graduate Careers Australia
Career Profiles – career booklets for each
industry
Graduate Opportunities – use these links
to jobsearch - Careers Search

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Choosing Uni Subjects
QUT Match My Skills
Career opportunities with a degree in …

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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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“OK CLIVE - STOP TALKING !”
Your Future Careers Team
QUT Caboolture
Building J
Tel: 07 5316 7400
Email: yourfuture@qut.edu.au
www.bridgetostudy.com.au