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JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES
Employability: Professional Career Start Strategies & Job SearchOlivia Doyle
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November 2015Slide2
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Job search strategies for professional employmentSlide3
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Job searchCombination approach is best=
A
dvertised + Non Advertised
j
ob opportunitiesSlide4
Professional job search strategies
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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 keySlide5
Key steps for professional job search
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Step 1 Plan & research
Revisit 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 possibilities Graduate / general intake / contract / part time / casual / temp Step 3 Implement both pre & post graduation job search strategies Slide6
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Pre graduation job search strategiesSlide7
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)
N
etwork to set up opportunities via contacts
(focus of this session)Slide8
Pre-graduation
Internships / cadetships / vacation work8
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 onwardsSwinburne includes internship opportunities in a range of courses & as stand alone opportunities – speak to your course coordinator Slide9
TAKE CARE - Internships
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Internships should be
paid
unless they are:
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with a not for profit organisation - part of a recognised study program
- involve educational and learning outcomes for your benefitBefore 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 Slide10
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 leadersOPEN TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSSlide11
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 SwinEmployUseful search platforms GradConnection - InternationalIndian Internships - IndiaThuc Tap – VietnamSingapore Interns – Singapore** More on GoinGlobalSlide12
International internships
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Jardines
– Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, Vietnam
HSBC –
Hong Kong & internationally
Bank of America Merrill Lynch –
Hong KongMicrosoft - Malaysia Slide13
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Also includes:
Resume / cv guidelines
Interviewing advice
Work permits & visas
Cultural adviceSlide16
Useful graduate employment sources
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Employment fairs
The Big Meet
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March 2016
& features over 100 employers
Professional Association Fairs Engineers Australia held March / April & features over 70 employers CPA Accounting fairGrad 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 Slide17
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 etcJob databases eg SwinEmploy, Seek, Spot Jobs etcVolunteering with not for profit organisation in a career related roleSlide18
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 18Graduate JobsSlide19
Be creative - network
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Actively look for opportunities to make connections and gain
experience
More networking tips at end of sessionSlide20
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Post graduation job search strategiesSlide21
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 networkingKeep a logical job search record sheet Be creative about the roles you targetSMEs offer great opportunities for international studentsLook for pathway positionsRemember your first job won’t be your last Slide22
Thinking outside the square
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 flexibleTake opportunities or managed risksManage your / family expectationsSlide23
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, BeijingLarge multinational companies may also be more likely to employ you via your home countryTarget organisations with links to your home countrySlide24
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Career optionsDon’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 careerSlide25
The Age – esp. SaturdaysThe Australian – national focusThe Financial Review – more specialist / senior
Specialist industry publicationsRegional papers
Print mediaSlide26
Recruit candidates for jobs on behalf of employersAre paid by employers
Have a database of candidates – so may not always advertiseRecruit for full time, part time, contract, casual jobsRefer to CCD website for agency listed related to your studies Eg Hays, Talent2, MosaicOften specialise in certain areas Eg IT, Accounting, Marketing, Logistics, Trade etc
Recruitment / employment agenciesSlide27
Discipline s
pecific 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/MediaPedestrian TV www.pedestrian.tv The loop www.loop.com.au Slide28
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.auScienceNew Scientist http://jobs.newscientist.com/en-au/Slide29
Consider opportunities in
regional and rural areas – can expand your career development and employment optionsAdditional visa availabilitySlide30
Networking – the essential
career skill30Slide31
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
employmentDemonstrates initiative, drive and a positive attitudePower to market yourself proactively to the job you wantSlide32
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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
Placing a job
advertisement
Responding
to a job
advertisement
Perspectives on the recruitment processSlide33
Job search skills for professional employment
LinkedIn FacebookWhy?
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 profileSocial networkingSlide34
Job search for professional employment
Membership based organisations that represent their members in an industry / occupationGreat networking opportunitiesEg 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 34Professional associationsSlide35
You approach employers directly!
But first do your RESEARCH Advantages Target your dream employers Less competition Demonstrates initiative
Contact can be made via:
Telephone
Social media
Email
In person
Disadvantages Time consuming Low success rate Requires confidence and strong oral skills Practice before ringing35Unsolicited employer applications / ‘cold calling’Slide36
Approach organisations you are interested in / have knowledge ofReferrals are usefulIdentify a key contact – eg via LinkedIn
You need to be professional in your contactExpect some rejection Always send a ‘tailored’ cover letter and resumeFollow up via telephone or email
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Cold calling tipsSlide37
Involves speaking with people currently in a job, organisation or field that interests youDevelops your network of contacts
Helps you make informed decisions about your career and the related industryProvides an opportunity for your to impress potential employersGet recommendations of who to contact from lecturers or via Professional Associations, friends or family
Informational interviewingSlide38
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Final job search t
ips
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 Slide39
Questions / share your experiences?