Careers Corner
Year 12
Careers Chat
Dear Year 12s,
Please make a time to come and see me for a quick 10 to 15 minute chat this term. I have a fantastic new Careers online tool, WIRL that I would love to share with you. This will make it easier for me to disseminate relevant careers and university information to you.
Reasons to have a job in Year 12
Year 13 has some great reasons to keep your job during Year 12. If you’re wondering what the right decision is, check out what they have to say –
https://year13.com.au/dont-ditch-job/
UMAT information
UMAT is developed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) on behalf of the UMAT Consortium universities. The test is used specifically to assist with the selection of students into the medicine, dentistry and health science degree programs at undergraduate level at the universities listed on this website.
UMAT scores can be used for admission to any of the UMAT Consortium universities ONLY in the year following the test. For example, results from UMAT2018 can be used for undergraduate medicine or health science courses beginning in 2019 but NOT 2020. Do not register for UMAT2018 unless you are planning to apply for a course commencing in 2019 AND you meet the eligibility criteria specified in the UMAT2018 Information Booklet.
Becoming a dentist
This article from The Footnotes provides information about the different study paths you can take to becoming a dentist.
Check it out – http://thefootnotes.com.au/how-to-become-a-dentist/
University Information
University Survival Guide
This guide, made by the Country Education Foundation of Australia, provides practical tips for surviving the start of university, including living, working, making sure you have enough money, and having a good time! Check it out if you’re worried about how you’re going to make university work for you.
See it here – http://cef.org.au/university-survival-guide-2018/
What I wish I knew before I started studying
This video from Deakin University asks recent graduates what they wish they knew before they started university. It’s useful for anyone planning to go to university (not just Deakin!).
Check it out – http://this.deakin.edu.au/study/what-do-you-wish-you-knew-before-you-started-studying
Why you should reconsider the traditional uni path
Nowadays, there are plenty of other study options around that are much better suited to many of us. They’re great for those of us whose learning styles don’t particularly agree with the conventional approach of university.
Read the article – https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/news/why-you-should-reconsider-the-traditional-uni-path
AIE Open Day
Saturday 19 May
Find out about studying at AIE and where this can take you.
More details and registration – http://www.aie.edu.au/openday
Inside Monash Seminars
19 April: Design
19 April: Law
23 April: Fine Art
24 April: Biomedical Science and MD
24 April: Media Communication
26 April: Architecture
26 April: Business
26 April: Science
8 May: Arts, Criminology and Global Studies
8 May: Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
9 May: Public Health and Health Science
10 May: Advanced Science – Global Challenges and Research
16 May: Biomedical Science, Radiography, Radiation Science and Nutrition
17 May: Education
17 May: Information Technology
22 May: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Paramedicine
24 May: Education
24 May: Engineering
6 June: Nursing and Midwifery
20 June: Psychology
21 June: Business
12 July: Science
14 August: Music
6 September: Information Technology
13 September: Engineering
Find more details about these events here – https://www.monash.edu/inside-monash
How an engineering degree can build your future
This article from Deakin explores what an engineering degree can lead to in the current environment where what we know about manufacturing, business and career paths is all changing.
Read it here – http://this.deakin.edu.au/career/how-an-engineering-degree-can-build-your-future
Year 10
Work Experience
There have been a few Year 10s that have given me their completed work experience forms. I need to have these in by the end of term 1. If you are having difficulties in finding a placement, please come and see me at recess or lunch time or after school.
There are many benefits to work experience.
- People are more likely to hire you if you’ve tried a job and still like it
- It shows you have initiative and can try new things
- You’ll have an opportunity to get a valuable reference from your ‘employer’
- Network, meet potential future employers, find out about their graduate positions or if they offer apprenticeships and traineeships.
- Do you know someone in an interesting job? If so, perhaps they will host you for a week.
- Ask around.
- Many of the best opportunities aren’t advertised. Try putting together a cover letter and CV then applying as you would for a job. You’re more likely to get a spot, plus you can chalk up some practice at applying for real jobs.
Work experience as a Surveyor
details are on this link:
https://www.alifewithoutlimits.com.au/secondary-students/
Careers Fast Track Program
I will be delivering the Careers Fast Track Program to all the Year 10s. Many of you started this with the online quizzes regarding work, values and personality. Once the 4 quizzes have been completed, I am able to print out a personalised Pathways Book for you. We then use these booklets in stage 2 of the program, which will be run shortly. Stage 3 is when a Careers Fast Track Counsellor comes out to have a 30 minute interview face to face in May.
I have sent all the students an email with a link to complete the quizzes if they have not been done. Please ensure all Year 10 students complete these before the end of the month. If you didn't get the email or are having difficulties with the process, please come and see me immediately.
Here is the link to the Work Experience form for the Year 10s in case they have misplaced their copy.
General Information
26 March, 6pm – Trade Careers
28 March, 6pm – Gap Year
Careers with Victoria Police
Victoria Police are currently in the middle of their biggest recruitment drive ever. Find out about what it takes to become a member of Victoria Police.
Find out more – http://www.policecareer.vic.gov.au/
US College Sport Scholarship Seminars
Do you love your sport and want a world-class education at the same time? Don't miss out on the chance to hear from former student-athletes about how to get a US College Sport Scholarship.
Find out how to navigate the recruiting process, the benefits of being a student-athlete and the how to make your application stand out from the crowd. Open to students in Years 9-12. Use the code 'MHS' to get free tickets to any of the events around Australia.
16 March – Melbourne US Sport Scholarship Seminar
17 March – Geelong US Sport Scholarship Seminar
Stories of female apprentices
WorldSkills featured a few stories of female apprentices for International Women’s Day. Read the career paths of a fitter and machinist, signwriter and electrical and instrumentation apprentice.
Find out more about WorldSkills Australia here – https://www.worldskills.org.au/about/
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music All-State Band
Wind, brass and percussion students in Years 7 – 12 at AMEB Grade 5 level and above are invited to audition for the All-State Band. The program will involve rehearsals on 12 & 13 May and a performance on 19 May.
Auditions are open until 31 March.
More details – https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/melbourne-conservatorium-of-music-all-state-band-tickets-41481055955
Carol McCaskie
Careers and Pathways Coordinator