Careers
Wanganui Park Career News
Events Coming Up -
Tues. 4th – Fri. 8th Dec.: Experience Monash Indigenous Summer Camp, Monash University, https://bit.ly/2z6KGt0
Fri. 7th Dec: VTAC Very Late Applications close
Fri. 14th Dec: VCE and ATAR results available online from 7:00 am
Mon. 17th Dec: WPSC Yr 12 BBQ and Change of Preference get together in SLC from midday
Wed. 19th Dec. (noon): VTAC Change of Preferences close
Getting Year 12 Subject Results and ATAR
Your VCE study scores, ATAR and VTAC Scaled Study Scores will be available to you via the Results and ATAR website and the Results and ATAR app. All current VCE students receive a statement of VCE study scores from the VCAA. However, only students who have applied for courses through VTAC this year and have paid their VTAC processing fees will be sent an ATAR statement in the mail, naturally mail services are not as timely as getting results online so you shouldn't rely on these..
- How to access your results online
You will need to do this in order to have sufficient time to complete Change of Preference should it be required. The VCE results and ATAR Service will be available from 7am, 14th December. To view your results online, log on to www.resultsandatar.vic.edu.au using the instructions provided there.
Note: The Results and ATAR service log in details are different from your VTAC ID and PIN.
- How to receive your ATAR using the VTAC app
Make sure you have the latest version of the app, which adds a "Login to your VTAC account" option on the main menu. Once you have logged in to your VTAC account from the app, you can use the "My ATAR" menu option to view your ATAR and contributing scaled study scores.
Year 12 Change Of Preference
This information is for Year 12 students who have applied for vocational and/or university courses through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC):
Change of Preference (CoP) gives you the chance to add, delete and reorder your preferences. If you receive an offer, you will be offered the course highest on your preference list you are eligible for (you have met the ATAR and selection criteria requirements). It is also the last chance you have to make sure your preference list reflects what you would like to study in the future.
When can I apply? You can apply to change your preferences any time until 12.00pm (noon) Wednesday 19 December. You will be able to change your preferences again after the main round of offers on Wednesday 16 January, but most course offers are made in this round. NB: CoP will be closed between 7am - 11am on Friday 14 December (the day ATARs are released).
Attached are links to two documents especially written for Year 12’s planning on applying for tertiary studies. They contain information about the process of Change of Preference in greater detail as well as the various events and support resources available with each University. Remember that there is a Change Of Preference BBQ at Wanganui on Monday 17th December. While you may not necessarily be interested in the BBQ all HL’s, Mr Bristol and Cros will be available to help you understand your results and to explore your options. It’s really important that you make contact with us so we can help you!
Focus On Media And Communication Careers
Transferable skills, thinking outside the square, endless job opportunities, communicating with people locally and globally, innovation and challenging the ‘status quo’, being socially aware- what’s not to love about studying courses related to media and communication?
If you love subjects like literature, LOTE, media, VISCOM, psychology, business, sociology, politics etc., you should consider exploring course options in media and communication. The following are three course and career areas you can consider:
Marketing and advertising:
- Is this for me? This suits highly creative people who have excellent communication skills.
- In a nutshell: Essentially, you work with businesses and not for profit agencies to come up with innovative ways to market and advertise their products.
- What will I study? Courses can involve subjects and specialisations in: branding and identity design, consumer behaviour, graphic design, copywriting, cultural studies, web design, logo development, typography, market research and media planning.
- What are the occupations? Job titles include: brand manager, marketing analyst, digital manager and advertising executive. You could work in areas like health promotion, coordinating political marketing campaigns, acting as a branding consultant for major corporations and also in international advertising and marketing.
Public relations
- Is this for me? This suits people who have excellent communication skills, have the gift of the gab, enjoy communicating with people from different backgrounds, enjoy research and problem solving and are well groomed.
- In a nutshell: Essentially, you work with individuals and businesses to manage their public perception, risk manage any potential problems, liaise with media, and ensure positive media exposure.
- What will I study? Courses can involve subjects and specialisations in: events management, campaign planning, global public relations practice, crisis and risk management and media relations.
- What are the occupations? Job titles include: media adviser, public image consultant, campaign manager, elite athlete manager, product publicity officer, and strategic planner. You may work closely with professionals in graphic design, marketing and communication design.
Journalism
- Is this for me? This suits people who have excellent written and verbal skills, love research, enjoy following the news and exploring social issues, can work to deadlines, and have a thirst for knowledge.
- In a nutshell: Essentially, you research a topic in depth and report on it through a variety of mediums such as print, online, television and radio. There are many areas you can specialise in.
- What will I study? Courses can involve subjects in: audio and video production, communications, media (broadcast and print), media studies, radio communication and television/studio production.
- What are the occupations? Journalists can specialise in a variety of areas such as media, news, travel, sports, investigative, documentary, and photo.
Other course and career areas in Media and Communication include publishing, technical writing, professional writing and media studies.
Some courses like strategic communication and professional communication incorporate several areas of media and communication, so you graduate with a wide breadth of skills and you can fully explore your interest areas.
To research media and communication courses and occupations, go to The Good Universities Guide, http://bit.ly/1N6a3Pk
Royal Women’s Hospital Work Experience
Applications are opening soon for this amazing work experience program. Students currently in Year 9 will be able to apply for the 2019 program when applications open.
Areas of the hospital offering work experience may include: Nursing, Midwifery, Pathology, Pharmacy, IT, Administration, Clerical. You must be able to participate in the program on the dates set by the Hospital and organise your own transport and accommodation. More details are here- https://bit.ly/2PCU0QD
Herald Sun Work Experience 2019
If you are interested in pursuing a career in media, production, photography or journalism and are going into Years 10, 11 or 12 next year, you should consider applying for this amazing work experience opportunity at the Herald Sun, Southbank. You will need to organise your own transport and accommodation. Applications open 1 December 2018. For more information and to apply, go to https://bit.ly/2A0YaHc
Casual employment
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s a very busy time for many businesses and employers are now hiring casual staff. You can sign up for employment at the following websites:
Coles, www.colescareers.com.au/
Hungry Jacks, www.hungryjacks.com.au/
Sportsgirl, www.sportsgirl.com.au/get-a-job
Woolworths, www.wowcareers.com.au/
Kmart, www.kmart.com.au/jobs
Target, www.target.com.au/company/careers
Red Rooster, www.redrooster.com.au/careers
Sussan, www.sussan.com.au/
McDonald’s, http://bit.ly/1Bmfpeo
Bunnings, www.bunnings.com.au/join-our-team
Donut King, http://www.donutking.com.au/
Boost, www.boostjuice.com.au/boost-jobs
About 80% of all job vacancies aren’t advertised, so it is crucial that you market yourself to businesses with an excellent resume and cover letter. Make sure you tell as many people as possible that you are looking for work as often employers rely on ‘word of mouth’ to recruit for their positions.
For excellent job seeking tips, check out the resources at Youth Central- https://bit.ly/2RGiViP
Also, check out job options at ‘Explore Careers’ website - http://bit.ly/2iDtTqe
Careers at Victoria Police
Do you have an interest in joining the Police Force in the future? Victoria Police has developed a series of short videos for prospective recruits that highlight the recruitment process and what it is like to be a new member of the Force. To view the videos, go to http://bit.ly/2fTorw7
MyGain YouTube Channel:
check out this channel to watch videos about apprenticeships, traineeships and employers, http://bit.ly/1NC2fUS
AusAppPathways
This is an App you can download so you can research apprenticeships and traineeships on the go via your smart phone, www.ausapp.com.au/
Law work experience through Victoria University (VU)
All students who study Law at VU have the opportunity to apply for work experience at an organization such as:
- Victoria Legal Aid - Magistrates Court Program, Family Law Clinic, Infringements Clinic, General Clinic
- Victoria Police - Prosecutions Division
- State Trustees Program
- Young Workers Victoria
- County Court Internship Program
- Supreme Court Internship Program
- WEstjustice - Fines Clinic, Sunshine Youth Clinic, Family Law Clinic, Refugee Clinic
For information on these internships, go to http://bit.ly/2fjDXA5
Sport internships at La Trobe University
The University offers sport courses in areas such as
- Exercise Science
- Sport Development and Management
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Journalism
- Physical Education
Students have access to range of internships in Australia and overseas. A website has been developed to promote La Trobe students engaging in internships called ‘Intern Diaries’. If you are considering studying a sports related course in the future and would like to start exploring the internships you could apply for, you can view the website at this link - http://bit.ly/2fX545r
Bachelor of Arts internships at Monash University:
Monash Arts offers and encourages internships for all students. Students gain course credit, practical experience and a great networking opportunity. Opportunities currently available to students can be viewed on the internships website - http://bit.ly/1WVjIwT
Graeme Crosbie
