Careers Corner News

Careers News!

No matter your pathway this year, we encourage you to come and visit us in the Careers Corner (located in the CRC) throughout the year, engage in opportunities such as work experience, open days, and excursions, and be curious and excited about your post school pathways. 

 Debbie Edwards, Tee Kruse, Carly Pearson, Kerry Lee Jenkins, Margaret McMahon

upcoming career events & excursions

Tuesday 13th August- Ashurst Law Excursion

Thursday 29th August- Women in trade Incursion- Year 9- please see below for more information

Thursday 5th September- Peter Mc Callum Cancer Centre Excursion

HPSC careers page

Hampton Park Secondary College has its own Careers page. It’s a one stop shop for everything you need with Career planning and help. Check it out!

www.hamptonparksccareers.com

Do you need a resume?

The Careers team run workshops to assist.

• Resume: Thursday at lunchtime 1.15pm- 1.45pm. Bring your laptop.
• Job Search, Interview Skills Sessions: Wednesday 1.15pm- 1.45pm 

Gain knowledge on how to search for a job and the type of questions you may be asked in an interview. Bring your laptop.

YEAR 10 MONASH Clayton EXCURSION

On Thursday 13 June, the careers team took 100 year 10 students to Monash University- Clayton, to hear from current students from different faculties about their experiences studying at Monash University. 

Monash students spoke of their favourite subjects, what drew them to studying their degree, and what other opportunities they've had since starting their degree at Monash University. 

Students were then broken into small groups and provided a guided tour of the Clayton campus around the faculties they are interested in.

YEAR 9 -WOMEN IN TRADE INCURSION

On 29th August there is an opportunity for 24 female year 9 students to experience an incursion to explore the world of trades. Students will learn about valuable career pathways, and hands on experience with tools.

To sign up please see Tee Kruse in Careers. 

year 12 interviews

During term 1 & 2, all year 12 students will have a 1:1 meeting with a member of the Careers team.  Each team member is allocated to a house so if you need to speak with someone, please see below:

Keep an eye on Teams for your scheduled meeting time, this will be scheduled for during one of your study periods.

VTAC -Getting Started 

While you are in Year 12 you will need to start planning for life after school. If you want to go on to tertiary education, you also need to research and apply for courses.

From Monday 29 July 2024 you will be able to submit your application for tertiary courses starting in 2025.

The VTAC Year 12 Guide is designed to lead you through the process of researching tertiary education and applying for courses, special consideration (SEAS) and scholarships.

You can also download the VTAC Quick Reference Guide for Year 12 Students or a postcard with key dates.

Monash University will be running a session during mentor on Tuesday 31st July ‘University hacks & tricks’ Monash will discuss all things SEAS, scholarships and applying.                                                                        

Study Tips

ATAR calculators – What are they? 

If you’re in Year 12 in Australia, the biggest thing on your mind now is probably your upcoming ATAR result. You won’t receive it until December, but most universities start taking applications before your exams are even over. 

So, when you haven’t received your ATAR yet, how can you know if you’re on the right track?

That’s where ATAR calculators come in.

ATAR calculators take the results of any assessment you’ve done so far and use this raw information to estimate what your final ATAR might be. It’s an easy way of seeing whether you’re on track to get the ATAR you need for your course or future pathway.

Are the results from ATAR calculators accurate?

Most of the ATAR calculators out there use data gathered from previous years to give you an idea of where you might fall on the scale.

Because assessment results and scaling change from year to year, it’s important to remember that the predicted ATAR you’re given from a calculator most likely won’t be the same as your actual final ATAR. However, they’re still good to get a general idea of what to expect.

It also depends on the calculator you use. We put the same subjects and same scores into four different calculators, and they all came out with slightly different results:

Subjects used: English Advanced, Mathematics Advanced, Biology, Physics, Drama, Ancient History.

A final note

Remember that your ATAR isn’t everything! If your ATAR isn’t quite enough to get into your dream course, this doesn’t mean you have to give up. There are lots of alternative pathways you can take to reach your goals.

Scholarships

Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship

Opens: September 2, 2024

Closes: January 13, 2025

The Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship was made for talented and inquisitive high school graduates looking to strengthen their passion and expertise in technology to innovate and create new opportunities and inspire good in the world of STEM.

Find out more

Employment 

If you are keen to find a casual job, now is the perfect time to start looking for employment opportunities. The following are resources to get you started. 

Excellent job seeking resources

For job seeking tips, and resume/cover letter templates, check out the resources at Youth Central- www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au 

Rights and responsibilities

Know your rights and responsibilities when starting a new job, www.fairwork.gov.au 

Tax File Number (TFN)

If you don’t have a TFN, you will need to apply for one via the Australian Tax Office – www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Tax-file-number/ 

Learn about safety in the workplace

It’s very important to understand safety in the workplace. Learn how to stay safe at work – www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/young-workers 

What’s on

Melbourne Careers Expo

The Melbourne Career Expo is one of the most comprehensive and exciting career events in Australia. This expo encompasses all career opportunities from employment to education and training in the trades, corporate and professional sectors.

Date: 26th- 28th July 2024

Melbourne Exhibition Centre- South Wharf

Create for a Day Holiday Workshop SAE College is opening its doors this July for a one-day program, designed to expand a student’s skills and get them working on inspiring creative projects in the fields of Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games or Electronic Music Production.  

Date: Saturday 6 July 2024

Time: 10-.00am – 4.00pm

Location: 235 Normanby Road in South Melbourne     

Cost: $25 per person (lunch included) Book a spot at Create for a Day at SAE - SAE Australia

Have you been thinking doing an apprenticeship or traineeship?

Are you motivated to get a headstart on your career while you complete school?

Ask Jacqui Edwards at Headstart how you can get started.

Jacqui is in the Careers office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.