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If you are having difficulties locating the information you need you can use the sitemap to locate it. Below you will find a listing of all major pages for the Careers @ Curtin website along with a brief overview of each page.
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| Homepage | Curtin Careers Centre The Curtin Careers Centre promotes, supports and encourages the career development and employment needs of Curtin University of Technology students by delivering a tr... |
| News | Curtin Career Service News Keeping students updated with current news and events hosted by the Curtin Careers Centre.... |
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| Contact Us | Should you have any enquiries, please contact us: Telephone: (08) 9266 7802 Fax: (08) 9266 3847 Email: careers@curtin.edu.au |
| Job and Event Connect | Jobs and Events Connect links employers, alumni and the Career Centre. In Jobs and Events Connect you are able to tailor your profile so that you can receive targeted information on employment |
CURRENT STUDENTS |
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| Current Student Home | Curtin Career Service - Students Take a deep breath, start your career planning early and you will be much more likely to leave Curtin not only with a degree but also a professional job!... |
| Jobs and Events Connect | Jobs and Events Connect links employers, students and the Career Centre. Click on Jobs and Events Connect button - this will take you to OASIS and your My Career Tab. Here you are able to tailo... |
| Who we are / What we do | Welcome We are here to help you make the transition from university to working life as smooth as possible. Increasingly, employers are looking for graduates with more than just great ma... |
| Job Search Strategies | Many people end up in the workforce doing jobs they do not want or like, simply because they did not think in advance about the sort of work that they wanted to do. Once you've gone through the pro... |
| Finding Employment | The graduate job market has become increasingly competitive. Fluctuations in global economic, social and political circumstances mean that forecasts of occupational requirement are often unreliable an... |
| Choosing and Employer | Things You Can Do 1. Read the business pages in newspapers - learn about what is happening in the business world e.g. corporate strategies and performance, governmental regulations... |
| Types of Employment | Graduate employment programs Graduate employment programs are employment opportunities for final year students, which commence in the following year. They typically include training ... |
| Employer Expectations | Employers look for: Evidence that you have researched the organisation and that you have an understanding of the requirements of the position yo... |
| How Employers Recruit | The job market can be bewildering when you first start looking for a job. You're not sure where to begin or what employment possibilities organisations offer graduates. What are |
| Job Applications | You've found your dream job... so now it's time to put your job application together. How do you apply for advertised vs unadvertised jobs? We look at how to navigate the sometimes stressful journey t... |
| Resumes | So, you're thinking about updating your resume... or putting in an application for that dream job? By using the resources listed here, you can develop a professional and targeted resume and write ... |
| Interviews | The Careers Service will also be holding a range of workshops throughout the year including a range on developing skills for interviews. We encourage all students to book in to the regular Career Work... |
| Cover Letters | A cover letter is the employer's first impression of you, so please ensure the: Layout is professional Content is easy to read Letter is addressed to the appropriate pe... |
| Selection Criteria | Addressing Selection Criteria - what does it mean? Selection Criteria refer to the duties involved in the advertised position and ask for evidence of essential or desirable person... |
| Psychometric Testing | Psychometric testing is an impartial method of recruitment, commonly used by larger organisations. Psychometric testing falls into three main types: Ability testing Aptitude te... |
| Assessment Centres | Essentially, assessment centres are group-based exercises which seek to examine how candidates will behave in group and team situations in the workplace. They are a fairly common means of selecting pe... |
| Demonstrating Skills | When you apply for a job, it's up to you to demonstrate to your prospective employer that you're the person they want. Employers receive many applications for each advertised position. They're more li... |
| Standing Out In the Crowd | Juggling skills Employers will be impressed if you've successfully juggled three things successfully - your study, work experience and extra-curricular activities. It's worth including a s... |
| Applying for Advertised Positions | A job you want has been advertised - and you're going to go for it! How do you put together an application for an advertised job? How do you target it to the employer's needs so you have a better chan... |
| Applying for Unadvertised Positions | You know what your dream job is and the organisation you want to target. How do you approach the employer about unadvertised work? How do you put together an application that will make the them sit up... |
| Gaining Experience | Experience Works and Career Mentor Connect are programs within the Careers Centre that promote and support your career development and provide an opportunity for you to forge a relationship with indus... |
| Experience Works | Enhance your graduate employability skills by gaining work experience in your particular discipline. Employers are looking for graduates who not only have good academic results but those who have some... |
| Mentoring | Career Mentor Connect (CMC) is a program within the Curtin Careers Centre that promotes and supports career mentoring between industry and current Curtin students. CMC will provide you with the op... |
| Volunteering | Volunteering is all about making a valuable contribution to individuals in need, to society as a whole and to your own development. Being a volunteer can open up a world of opportunity on both a pe... |
| Organisations | The following organisations provide volunteering opportunities: AIESEC Ampersand Australian Volunteer Search Australian Volunteers International Australian Youth Ambassadors for Dev... |
| CV! | CV is a non-for-profit student run organisation that has been a part of Curtin University life for over 10 years. We give Curtin students, staff and the general community opportunities to interact and... |
| AIESEC | AIESEC discovers and develops the potential of young people through a process with several stages. Every member develops by continuous self-discovery, running an international exchange program and lea... |
| John Curtin Leadership Program | The John Curtin Leadership Academy (JCLA) is a prestigious program offered at Curtin for students. It follows John Curtin's values of vision, leadership and community service. Running since 2007, the ... |
| Curtin Programs | Curtin Community Projects provides the opportunity for students, staff and the community to volunteer their time to work on community projects on and off campus. Volunteers feel that they can make a d... |
| Career Counselling | Uncertain about your future? Making choices about your major, career, or further study is an important part of your experience at university. When you consider your future options, you may feel quite... |
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| Continue Your Education | Many graduates go on to do some form of further study or training. But there are a number of questions you need to be asking yourself before you start such as 'why do it?' and 'what are my options?'. ... |
| Career Planning | How successful you are in obtaining your ideal career relies heavily on your ability to plan ahead and set measurable and realistic goals. If you do not know where you are going, then how do you know ... |
| Self Assessment | The first stage of career planning is all about getting to know yourself and establishing what your priorities are in life. This will help you not only achieve your career goals, but also stay on trac... |
| Making Decisions | People choose their career paths for different reasons and in different ways. The process can be stressful because it involves making some important decisions about your life. Making a decision ab... |
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| Exploring Opportunities | One of the most important decisions to make is the kind of work you will enjoy, feel comfortable with, is in tune with your values, and that you will want to do on a regular (daily even) basis. What a... |
| Networking | To be a successful networker you should take the view that you are there to make an acquaintance and/or provide assistance (i.e. Find out a little bit about the person you are talking to, not trying t... |
| Informational Interviewing | Talk to as many experienced professionals in the industry as possible, they may have insider tips and know of opportunities you had not thought of. Try to speak to people working in the area you a... |
| Career Fairs | The following Career Fairs and Expos will be held in Semester 2, 2008. To view information on previous Career Fairs and Expos please use the links in the left hand tool bar. |
| Curtin Career Fair | Over 150 Employers came to meet with Curtin University students. Wednesday 2 April 12 noon to 4pm John Curtin Forum and Alcoa Court... |
| Employers who attended Curtin 2008 Fair | Companies Attending the 2008 Careers Fair, Bentley A B C D E |
| GSB / CBS Career Expo | 5 June 2008 Venue: The Sheraton Hotel, Perth Targeting: Post Graduate Business Disciplines The Graduate School of Business Expo and Sun downer has matured considerably well bearing in mind it is ... |
| Employers who attended CBS Expo | Accenture Ajilon Apesma |
| WASM Kalgoorlie | Kalgoorlie (WASM) Careers Fair Held on the 4 April 2008 Venue: WASM, Kalgoorlie Target: Mining Disciplines The Kalgoorlie Careers Fair was another huge success with a t... |
| Kalgoorlie Prize Winners | CONGRATULATIONS! To Frank Vink, Adam Lyus and Carlos Sotomayo – worthy winners and recipients of the iPods and matching docking stations awarded as prizes at the recent 2008 Kalgo... |
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| Self Employment | What do I need to do if I am considering becoming self-employed? Self-employment is a career choice available for anyone who has specific expertise, knowledge and resources which they are willing to ... |
| Professional Associations | Joining a relevant professional association can provide extra help when finding out more about your potential employment market and with meeting professionals working in your chosen field. You can... |
| Career Is Personal | Everyones career story is different that is one of the reasons we like to hear about your career journey. There are however common experiences that groups of students may have in common. Sharing these... |
| Faculty Specific Information | Welcome to the newest section of the Careers Centre web-site. It focuses on career management and job seeking skills, tailored specifically to the needs of each faculty: |
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| International Career Month | Do you have ambitions to work overseas? Are you an International student with plans to return home after completing your studies or are you keen on exploring your options in the Australian workforce? ... |
| Events | The following events will be running throughout the month of Sepetmber. Click here to download your own Inter... |
| Global Connections: Curtin International Career Fair | Come and join us at Global Connections: Curtin International Career Fair! When: Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th September 2008 Wher... |
| Attending Global Connections | Accenture Australia Applied Materials Ausenco Minerals |
| Resources | So that our International Students who are not studying on the Bentley campus (or who are but could not attend a particular event) can access information from International Career Month, summarys, han... |
| Our Stories | Please return to this page in September to read how previous International Students who have completed their studies at Curtin found employment, and the tips and hints they would like to share with cu... |
| Tell Us Your story | Personal career stories and experiences from Curtin alumni are a valuable tool in assisting current Curtin students with their job search and career related research. This section of the site pres... |
| How We Can Help | We are here to assist you with your career needs. Begin by exploring this website and using the resources found in each section Attend a Career Workshop - details are available o... |
| Information for Employers | A full range of the services the Career Centre provides to employers can be found on our Employer Pages To be involved with International Caree... |
| International Students | Explore your options for work within Australia, research the skills you need and the strategies to use as you launch into your career within the global job market. The Curtin Careers Centre is your pa... |
| Working Overseas | Going Global Are you looking for work overseas? Whether you are an international student wanting to return home after study, or a domestic student seeking adventure, this is a grea... |
| Going Global | Going Global Country Career Guides provide job seeker's with country-specific information on job availability, important information on how to apply for a job in a specific country ,useful country inf... |
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| Equal Access | Students with Disabilities When it comes to pursuing career opportunities, there may be some extra challenges for students with a disability or medical condition, but the outlook for meani... |
| Aboriginal Students | A number of career support opportunties exist for indigenous and aboriginal students. The information, web links and resources on this page provide a starting point for where to look. We also encourag... |
| In The Workforce | These pages are being developed for students who are seeking employment, or currently employed in a full-time, part-time or casual job and provides information about the rights and employment conditio... |
| Evaluating an Employment Offer | Receiving an employment offer Your preparation has paid off! An employer has contacted you and made an offer of employment. Your professionalism and courtesy in thanking them will ... |
| Before Starting Work | It's a good idea to clarify some points with the employer before you start working. It may help in preventing problems or misunderstandings later on. Some of this information may be provided by the e... |
| Awards and Agreements | The area of employment law is extremely complex. The following information is to be used as a guide only. To find out if you are covered by an award or a workplace agreement and for information ab... |
| Getting Paid | Pay slips Each time employees get paid, a pay slip must contain: *** the name of the employer and employee; *** the classification of the employee; *** the date of payment ... |
| Terminating Employment | How much notice do you need to give when resigning? If you are considering resigning from your job, you will need to make sure you give your employer an appropriate amount of noti... |
| Career Progression | You just landed the career you have been dreaming about since you first entered University, but now you are part of a professional workforce and are not sure how to continue to excel. Do not panic as ... |
| Graduate Profiles | Part of the Careers Centre website contains discipline specific information to assist current students with their jobsearch and career related research. A valuable part of this section of the site... |
EMPLOYERS |
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| Employer Home | Curtin Career Service - Employers Curtin Career Service has a specialist Careers Consultant for every faculty, a professional Information Team and expert Employer Liaison Staff. We're ent... |
| Who we are / What we do | The Careers Centre is an integral component of the Curtin Student's University experience, offering a broad range of high quality services and programs. These include our on-campus recruitment events,... |
| Advertise Vacancies | Advertise employment positions to 40,000 Curtin students and over 50,000 Curtin Alumni! Advertisements are welcome for all types of positions: ... |
| Types of Employment | Graduate employment programs Graduate employment programs are employment opportunities for final year students, which commence in the following year. They typically include training ... |
| Wages and Rates of Pay | Employers lodging vacancies on Jobs and Events Connect must comply with our terms and conditions for advertising. For part-time and casual work an hourly rate of pay is required. Check with the Workpl... |
| Career Fairs | Coming Events 2008 Global Connections International Careers Fair 15 / 16 September 2008 Venue: Bentley Campus Targeting All disciplines: Employment Opportuniti... |
| Graduate School of Business Expo | 5 June 2008 Venue: The Sheraton Hotel, Perth Targeting: Post Graduate Business Disciplines The Graduate School of Business (GSB) and the Curtin Business School (CBS) offer cour... |
| Global Connections International Fair | Date: Monday 15th September, 2008 International Career Fair Time: 12 - 4 pm Venue: Curtin University - Bentley Campus Date: Tuesday 16th September, 2008 Opportunities for organisations... |
| Earlier 08 Fairs | Three successful Career Fairs have been conducted this year. For summaries of these events and to see how you can be involved in 2009 please click on the appropriate link |
| Curtin Bentley | Curtin Annual Careers Fair: Bentley Held: 2 April 2008 All disciplines * For information on the 2009 Curtin Career Fair please contact |
| Kalgoorlie WASM | Kalgoorlie (WASM) Careers Fair Held on the 4 April 2008 Venue: WASM, Kalgoorlie Target: Mining Disciplines For information on the 2009 Kalgoorlie WASM Career Fair please ... |
| Raise your profile at Curtin | Employers can raise their organisation's profile with students in a number of ways. One of the most popular ways is with an Employer Presentation. ... |
| Employer Presentations | To make it easier for visiting employers we arrange everything - what could be easier? To find out exactly what we do we suggest reading the information on this page before submitting you request for ... |
| Curtin Campuses | Curtin has four campuses where you can deliver an on-campus Employer Presentation. These are: Bentley Campu... |
| Reaching students | Recruit outstanding graduate talent through Curtin Campus Recruitment Activities. In 2008 you will be able to utilise a range of activities to promote your organisation and its employment opportun... |
| Conducting Workshops | Want to run a workshop at Curtin? Why not become involved in helping future professionals in your field? We are always interested in hearing from career-minded people keen to share their profession... |
| Distributing promotional material on-campus | Provide us with copies of your promotional material, which markets your current employment opportunities so we can display the information in the Careers Resource Centre and distribute it to relevant ... |
| eBulletins | During semester we publish a weekly e-bulletin, which has a large number of student and staff subscribers. The e-bulletin promotes upcoming career events, application closing dates and provides career... |
| Web-Banner Advertising | Have your organisation's logo, with a brief tag reminding students of your vacancy close date, placed on the Job and Event Connect student log on page. This banner ad can be hyperlinked to your job ad... |
| Contact Students | The Curtin Careers Centre offers a direct mail and email facility to enable quick and efficient contact with students regarding graduate employment or other related topics. The details you provide wil... |
| Work Experience and Mentoring | Experience Works and Career Mentor Connect are programs within the Careers Centre that promote and support our students career development and provide an opportunity for Curtin students to forge a rel... |
| Experience Works | The Curtin Career Centre has developed a work placement program titled Experience Works to assist employers to offer suitable work placements to Curtin students. The |
| Career Mentor Connect | Career Mentor Connect is a program we will be trialing in Semester 2, 2008. It is designed to support students' transition into the workforce by linking them with mentors working in relevant industrie... |
| Recruit on Campus | Many organisations find on campus interviews to be an efficient and cost effective method of conducting interviews. Careers at Curtin can undertake all, or part of the administrative aspects of th... |
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| About Curtin Graduates | Curtin University of Technology is Western Australia's largest and most multi-cultural university. We have a strong commitment to international engagement with Australia's third largest internationa... |
| Quick Link Information | Finding information for such a large organisation can sometimes be 'tricky'. Here we have provided a range of key documents most often sought by employers If you require different or additional i... |
| Employer Events | The Curtin Careers Centre works together with employers and industry groups and representatives to share information that will benefit the organisations concerned and advance the careers of Curtin stu... |
| Curtin Careers Presents | Keeping Ahead of the Game... Missed Opportunities—Overcoming the Skill Shortage Tuesday 9th September Curtin Careers Centre prese... |
| University and Beyond | On Wednesday February 27, 2008 Curtin Univeristy hosted Cindy Tilbrook the Executive Director, Graduate Careers Australia. Cindy delivered a seminar on... |
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| Harnessing the strengths of Generation Y for our future success | In Semester 2, 2007 friends of Curtin University took the opportunity to learn more about Generation Y and how to effectively attract and retain future talent. The successful attraction, retention... |
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| Staff and Faculty Home | Curtin Career Service - Staff / Faculties Curtin Career Service - The Careers Service works with students and graduates to enhance their career prospects but we can't do that on our own! Wo... |
| Who we are / What we do | The Careers Centre is committed to improving the employability and career direction of Curtin University of Technology students. We work closely with graduate recruiters and faculties to facilitate... |
| Faculty Consultants | Business Alex Hession Email: a.hession@curtin.edu.au Phone: 9266 1911 Engineering and Science Kuda Sekete... |
| Career Curriculum Resources | There are a variety of resources that are available for Curtin staff to refer on to their students. Listed here are some examples. We also encourage staff to contact their faculty consultant to discus... |
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| Experience Works and Mentoring | Career Mentor Connect (CMC) Career Mentor Connect is a program we will be trialing in Semester 2, 2008. It is designed to support students' transition into the workforce by linking them with... |
| Further Assistance for Your Students | As a Curtin University staff member, you may be wondering what support exists for student career development. As a starting point reviewing the student pages on this site wi... |
| Employ a Student | The Careers Centre can assist you to employ a student for any casual work opportunities in your department/school/faculty. For instance, you might need assistance with a research project, general offi... |
| Events for Staff | Careers@Curtin works together with Curtin staff, employers and industry groups and representatives to share information that will benefit Curtin, the organisations concerned and advance the careers of... |
| University and Beyond | On Wednesday February 27, 2008 Curtin Univeristy hosted Cindy Tilbrook the Executive Director, Graduate Careers Australia. Cindy delivered a seminar on... |
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ALUMNI |
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| Alumni Home | Curtin Career Service - Alumni Curtin University of Technology Careers Centre continues to provide a variety of career services, programs, and resources designed to help alumni develop a suc... |
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| Who we are / What we do | The Curtin Careers Centre assists current Curtin students from their first year to make informed career decisions. In addition a varitety of services are provide to graduands and alumn to help Curtin ... |
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| Alumni Resources | Below is a list of career articles and resources that may be relevant to your ongoing career development. These articles have been written specifically for Curtin alumni. Drawing on the expertise of t... |
| Career Counselling | Are you seeking assistance with career development or job seeking issues? The Careers Centre is able to offer a career counselling service to registered alumni at a discounted rate of $88 (includin... |
| Events for Alumni | The Career Service delivers selected events specifically for Alumni students. These events are listed on Jobs and Events Connect. Register on Jobs and Events Connect to receive advanced notification ... |
| Employment Assistance for Curtin Grads | If you are in a position to hire a staff member, why not consider employing a Curtin University of Technology student or graduate? Simply go to the Jobs and Event Connect page, register as an employer... |
| Delivering Presentations and/or Workshops | Current Curtin University of Technology students love hearing about the experiences of graduates in the workforce. Whether you have only just embarked on your career or have clocked up many years expe... |
| Offering Work Experience Placements | The Career Service is always on the lookout for employers to supervise Curtin University of students undertaking student work placements. These projects provide students with valuable industry experie... |
| Become a Mentor | One way to support current Curtin Univeristy of Technology students is by taking on a mentoring role. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please go to the |
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FUTURE STUDENTS |
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| Future Students Home | Curtin Career Service - Future Students So you're thinking about studying at Curtin University of Technology? We appreciate that your thoughts about your future career may influence your cho... |
| Who We Are / What We Do | Welcome The Curtin Careers Service offers career counselling and assistance for planning managing and developing your career conducts workshops on a broad range of topi... |
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| Community Home | Curtin Career Service - Community The Curtin University of Technology Careers Centre provides a variety of career services, programs, one-on-one individualised career assistance and resource... |
| Who we are / What we do | Welcome The Curtin Careers Centre assists current Curtin students from their first year of study through to alumni to make informed career decisions. In addition we provide to the wider... |
| Services Offered | Availability of choice and different options has escalated over the last twenty years. As a result, being certain of the right choice can be difficult without the right information and advice.... |
| National Career Development Week | Curtin University proudly supports National Career Development Week (NCDW) Information on the activities we will be conducting during National ... |
CAREERS E-RESOURCE CENTRE |
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| Resource Centre | There are a number of ways to locate and access resources compiled by the Careers Centre. Pages within the whole Careers Centre website connect to online resources and provide a context for their use.... |
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