Careers Hub 2021 

Term One 2021

We are already half way through the term! If you are stuck or looking for inspirations and motivation please come by the Careers office and make a time to meet. I would be more than happy to help you. 

“Risk something or forever sit with your dreams.” — Herb Brooks.

A quick reminder to check the end of this page for some excellent resource links.

What's in this issue?

• WHAT CAREER IS THAT?
  • Bloggers
  • Journalism
• TOP TIPS!
  • Transferrable skills
• SOME COURSE IDEAS!
  • Bachelor of International Studies
  • Bachelor of Design (Digital Media)
• YEAR 12 REMINDERS
  • UCAT OPEN & Entry to Medicine
  • Entry to Teaching
  • Early Entry Applications
  • Scholarships
  • CompareED
  • Morrisby Careers Assessment
• WHERE DO I FIND THINGS?
  • Compass News & Notifications
  • Excellent Resource links
  • Helpful Tools
  • Careers Portal
• MAKING AN APPOINTMENT

WHAT CAREER IS THAT?

What does a blogger do?

The Good Careers Guide states that a Blogger writes articles and opinion pieces for websites. While they often work freelance for a range of clients, they can also be employed in-house. They write pieces that are less formal than traditional journalistic articles, with the main purpose of their work being digital marketing and search engine optimisation.  The work they produce is designed to engage readers and drive website traffic. Bloggers need to – 

• be creative and original
• be able to pick out and emphasise relevant facts
• be able to write clearly and in a compelling manner
• have good concentration
• have the technical ability to switch between styles and forms of writing
• have good time management skills, and the ability to handle pressure

Bloggers often have a communication OR journalism qualification, or have completed courses in creative writing, marketing, etc. 

What does a Journalist do?

The Good Careers Guide states that a Journalist writes and edits news reports, commentaries, feature articles and blogs for newspapers, magazines, radio, television and websites, including online publications. Journalists usually start as cadets and report routine events. In newspapers and on radio and television, most reporters are expected to be 'generalists' who are able to cover almost any topic of interest.  With experience, and sometimes further training, journalists may perform a variety of tasks according to their area of specialisation.  There is a useful UK website - Careers Advice - What can I do with a Journalism Degree? – and students will find links to interesting careers including – 

• Broadcast journalist
• Editorial assistant
• Magazine features editor
• Magazine journalist
• Political risk analyst
• Web content manager

Journalism is offered by a number of universities, often as a major in an Arts degree, but there are also more focused media and communication degrees available to students.

TOP TIP

Did you know Blogging and Journalism skills can be transferred to many other jobs?

"Transferable skills are any skills you possess that are useful to employers across various jobs and industries. These might include skills such as adaptability, communication, organisation, teamwork or other qualities employers look for in strong candidates" .. .Indeed

SOME COURSE IDEAS

Bachelor of International Studies

The Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) at Deakin University is a course for students seeking an international orientation, with a commitment to a period of study at an overseas university, internship at an international organisation or participation in an in-country language program.  Students should be interested in different cultures, languages and perspectives outside of their own. To find out more, visit Bachelor of International Studies

Bachelor of Design (Digital Media)

Students enrolled into the Bachelor of Design (Digital Media) degree at RMIT study common foundation principles on four specialisations in the 1st year, and then branch off into their specialisation from the second year.  Some of the core disciplines of the field, including visual effects and compositing, motion graphics, interactive design, web and mobile media design, sound design, virtual and augmented reality design, digital installation design and digital media theory. The specialisations include Interactive, Digital Sound, Digital Video, Digital Environments. 

YEAR 12 REMINDERS

Important Entry to Medicine:

UCAT is now open! Register here!

Students who have commenced Year 12 in 2021 and are planning to apply for any of the following university courses listed below are reminded that registrations for the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) are now open and close early May. Tests are available throughout July. Information has also been posted via Compass and email.

Students who are preparing for entry into these courses are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the practice tests and preparation material provided at MedEntry for UCAT Preparation.

You can download and view the 2022 latest entry information here below.

Reminder Entry to Teaching:

Applicants applying for entry into an initial teacher education course, to some institutions, will be required to complete an additional selection tool for non-academic attributes. CASPer is an online, video scenario-based situational judgement test that allows students to demonstrate their suitability for a teaching career. Registration will open in Semester 2 - in the meantime visit: https://takecasper.com 

Early Applications:

Many universities have early entry schemes where you can be offered a place before the normal round of offers. These schemes can vary at each university but generally involve completing an application and being able to demonstrate that you are capable of succeeding in your chosen course and also that you are a good all-round student who will contribute well to the life of the university you have chosen to apply for.

ANU

Current domestic Year 12 students who intend applying directly to ANU for undergraduate study in 2022 are advised that ANU will now make offers based on Year 11 results on 9 August 2021, and these will be honoured for study in 2022 as long as students have completed Year 12 and achieved an ATAR. 

Should the Year 11 results not meet entry requirements, selection officers will automatically consider Year 12 results in the December offer round.  Students will need to meet the co-curricular or service requirement and ANU has adjusted its requirements due to the disruptions of COVID-19.

Applications will open on 3 March 2021 and will close on 24 May 2021.  Students are advised to read through Application Information before applying at ANU Applications for 2022

• ACU  Admission Pathways for 2022: Visit: https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/admission-pathways/i-volunteer-regularly
• Latrobe Early Entry opens 19 April 2021: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire
• VTAC info for other Admission tests: http://vtac.edu.au/admissions-tests/other-tests.html

More detailed information about all the above will be available in due course.

Scholarships:

University of Melbourne Hanson Scholarship

University of Melbourne Hanson Scholarship: Closing soon 11 March

Visit https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/hansen-scholarship  

Australian National University Tuckwell Scholarship

Australian National University (ANU) launched the Tuckwell Scholarship Program in 2013.  The Tuckwell Scholarship Program at the ANU is the most transformational undergraduate scholarship program in Australia.  A Tuckwell is not just about a student's intellect.  It is also about their desire and determination to use their natural abilities to realise their full potential so that they can make a difference in the world.  All up one could say, this is no ordinary scholarship!

Applications open soon in March 2021

Visit https://tuckwell.anu.edu.au

ComparED

"Inspired Decisions, Limitless Possibilities

The ComparED website provides prospective students with relevant and transparent information about Australian higher education institutions from the perspective of current students and recent graduates.  So, with ComparED, students can explore and compare the quality of higher education institutions and study areas they are interested in, based on the experiences of others.  The ComparED website allows students to compare specific institutions and/or study areas.  The data available is sourced from the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) surveys.  Visit ComparED and explore and compare institutions and study areas based on real life student experiences."

Morrisby Assessment

Recommendations are based on a series of psychometric assessments to help identify strengths and results are combined with a more subjective questionnaire, where students can state their preferences for work styles, environments and talents. Cost is a one time $50 for lifetime access. Please email me if you would like more information.

WHERE DO I FIND THINGS?

Compass News and Notifications:

Please remember to log in and read your  Compass News Feed as we regularly post updated information about tertiary open days, information sessions, work experience and workshop opportunities, updated Careers and industry news and a host of other information. You can also set up notification alerts on your phone for Compass so you will be instantly notified and never miss anything.

Excellent Resource Links:

Careers Website: www.preshilcareers.com.au

Ace Day Job Videos: Preshil Clickview

Useful Links: Australian Jobs 2019

Foundation of Young Australians: Reports

Future focused: 100 Jobs of the Future

VTAC Resources: Year 10 Guide

VTAC Resources: Year 11 Guide

VTAC Resources: Year 12 Guide

Explore Careers: In Tech Videos

My Future: Self Knowledge & Careers

Job Outlook: A Guide to Jobs & Careers

CompareED: Compare Universities

Helpful  tools

RMIT University – Pathways Tool

RMIT University – Pathways Tool. Many of these pathways can be applied to other institutions.

RMIT Engineering Quiz 

Take RMIT's interactive quiz to discover which engineering courses or double degrees are matched to you. https://trueengineer.rmit.edu.au/. These courses can be applied to many other institutions.

Careers Portal:

If you haven't already done so please take a few moments to visit our dedicated Careers Website. Remember, if you have an account in the Student Portal you can sign in here but, if not, simply register here using your Preshil email. Once logged in try out some of the online activities, interests, skills and abilities and other Careers quizzes.

MAKING AN APPOINTMENT

You can now contact me in the Online Careers Hub in Zoom. Please use this link on the Preshil Careers website to make an appointment because it syncs to my calendar to avoid clashes. If you have any questions, concerns or need a face to face appointment please email me anytime at bronte.howell@preshil.vic.edu.au

Career Practitioner

Member Career Education Association of Victoria (CEAV) 

Morrisby Accredited Career Adviser

Visit: https://www.preshilcareers.com.au/

Special thanks to Jacky Burton from the Yarra Career Practitioners Group and Compass Career News who tirelessly each year puts together a lot of the one-sheet information guides that help us collate tertiary course information into the one place for students to easily access.