CAREERS
Careers Appointments
The Careers Coordinators are available to assist students to make informed decisions about career choices and choices for study.
If you would like some advice on career pathways or training options please book an appointment with the Careers Office on 9735 5644.
RMIT Experience Days -
Students in Years 10 to 12
If you're not sure which course you want to do, the RMIT Experience Days will give you the chance to dip your toe in a number of areas within a field. Engage in hands-on workshops; explore life on campus; mingle with current students; all while getting a taste of what it's like to study at RMIT in Experience Days.
The series of free events are run each year during the Victorian school holidays between Term 2 and 3. We have a range of events on offer and spots are strictly limited.
Registrations for the next Experience Day events will open in Mid May 2017. Sign up to our mailing list and you'll be the first to know about our upcoming events.
03 JUL, RMIT CITY CAMPUS
Discover where a career in business can take you. Our free business taster will give you the opportunity to take part in different workshops and hear from RMIT's successful business students.
04 JUL 17, RMIT CITY CAMPUS
Ready to make new discoveries? RMIT offers a broad range of science degrees and this free one-day event is your chance to sample a few of the best.
Experience Health and Biomedical Sciences Day 05 JUL 17, RMIT BUNDOORA CAMPUS WEST
Find out where a career in health and biomedical sciences can take you through a series of interactive workshops at the Bundoora campus.
05 JUL 17, RMIT CITY CAMPUS
What is the day in the life of a design professional like? Through a series of hands-on challenges you'll explore the design process and unlock ways to develop creative solutions.
06 JUL 17, RMIT CITY CAMPUS
Interested in a career in engineering but not sure what to study? This free one day event gives you a taste of engineering at RMIT by taking part in different workshops.
Experience Marketing, PR and Advertising Day - 06 JUL 17, RMIT CITY CAMPUS
Explore a day in the life of a marketing or communication student. Learn about what it’s like working within an agency plus you’ll get to experience working on a real life case study.
For more details; www.rmit.edu.au/events/all-events/workshops/experience-days
Career in Focus: Financial Service Careers
The Australian Financial and Insurance Services sector employs over 440,000 and is expected to grow by 8.5% over the next 5 years.
Careers in banking and financial services range from customer service banking and sales positions, financial advisers and analyst positions. They typically work in commercial banks, mortgage companies, savings and loan establishments and credit unions. Government agencies and companies also require financial services professionals to manage their portfolios and statements and also to audit and regulate other institutions.
Types of Careers in Financial Services
Auditors and Company Secretaries, Bank Managers, Bank Workers, Branch Manager, Brokers, Chief Executives and Managing Directors, Chief Finance Officers
Skills and personality required
Career Profile types that best match this industry;
1. Analysers
2. Supporters
3. Drivers
4 Promoters
- Ability to comprehend large amounts of information
- Ability to work for long periods of time in an office or customer service environment
- Able to interpret financial information and market circumstances and make sound judgements
- Highly organised to maintain customer/client portfolios and needs
- Knowledge and adherence to regulations and procedures affecting banking and financial services sector
- Problem solving abilities when dealing with funds
- Strong analytical skills to understand financial figures and foresee future trends and advise clients on best options
- Strong communication skills to work well with clients and present situation and options in a clear and cohesive manner
- Strong mathematical capabilities
- Thorough attention to details and numbers
For more information myfuture.edu.au
UMAT 2017
Registrations Close – 5 pm, 2 June, 2017
Sit UMAT – 26 July, 2017
Results released – late September, 2017
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 the 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 UMAT2017 can be used for undergraduate medicine or health science courses beginning in 2018 but NOT 2019.
Do not register for UMAT2017 unless you are planning to apply for a course commencing in 2018 AND you meet the eligibility criteria specified in the UMAT2017 Information Booklet.
To REGISTER – https://umat.acer.edu.au/register
School Leaving Age
From January 1 2010, the Government brought in new requirements for the school leaving age.
Before a student is allowed to leave school they must satisfactorily complete Year 10 and until the age of 17, they must be in some form of full time training or employment.
Training options can include:
- VCE
- VCAL
- Full Time TAFE
- Apprenticeship
Any students wishing to leave school before these requirements are met must put in a request for exemption to the Regional Director in consultation with Lilydale High School.
All students leaving school before the end of Year 12 are required to fill in an exit form and complete a Careers or MIPs appointment.
Leaving school or not attending school can result in non-payment of Centrelink benefits.
Tim Kogelman and Craig Harris
Career Practitioners