Careers News

Compass Career News 

Here's a summary of the latest Career News with the full Careers Newsletters below.

Items in the 21 August 2020 Career News –

• Dates to Diarise in Term 3 (Year 12s)
• News from the University of Melbourne (Year 12s)
  • Guaranteed ATARs for 2021
  • Fine Arts and Music Degrees
• News from Monash University (Year 12s)
  • Medicine Courses
  • Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours)
• Studying Architecture at Swinburne University
• News from RMIT University
  • Fashion Programs at RMIT
  • Bachelor of Business (Blockchain Enabled Business)
• Upcoming Webinars at Federation University
• Snapshot of the University of Queensland (UQ) in 2020
• Exercise Science & Sport Degrees in Victoria in 2020

Items in the 28 August 2020 Career News –

• Dates to Diarise in Term 3 (Year 12s)
• Five Australian Universities Ranked in World's Top 50
• News from RMIT University
  • RMIT Pathways Guaranteed
  • New Bachelor of Business Innovation and Enterprise
• What is Land Surveying?
• Difference between osteopaths, physiotherapists, and chiropractors?
• News from Monash University
  • Business at Monash means Choice and Flexibility
  • Diploma Courses offered at Monash
• Snapshot of Chisholm Institute in 2020
• Graphic, Interior & Visual Design Degrees in Victoria in 2020
• Performance Degrees in Victoria in 2020

Tertiary Virtual Open Days

Virtual Open Days are running throughout September with some of the past events still available for students to access. Attending these tertiary info events is highly recommended as they provide a unique and valuable opportunity to explore course options and learn about courses of interest from academics and current students, plus explore the services and facilities the institutions have to offer. See the below document for a list of the 2020 Virtual Open Days and advice on Getting the most out of a Virtual Open Day. 

Please note: as some run on the same day, students are encouraged to register for as many as possible so as to receive notifications from the institutions including recordings of the event if available.

ADFA Virtual Open Day Facebook Live Q&A – now available on demand

If students and parents missed this live event, it’s not too late to catch all the excitement on replay. You can tune in anytime to experience all the amazing benefits of studying at ADFA by clicking here.

University of Melbourne Residential Colleges Virtual Open Day – 12 September 

The University of Melbourne would like to warmly invite students and their families to attend their inaugural Intercollegiate Virtual Open Day on Saturday 12 September, 9:00am to 4:00pm. This date is one week after the Undergraduate Unimelb Open Days (5-6 September) where students can learn more about the degrees and career pathways on offer. Meet the faces behind each of the 10 Residential Colleges that surround the Uni of Melbourne, and take a guided tour of what could be your home in 2021. Staff and students will be on hand to answer all of your questions: What’s College life really like? What’s great about being part of a vibrant student community? Is financial assistance available? And, most importantly, how do I apply? Living at College is a sure way to get the most out of your university experience. Of course, the real value of College lies in the friends you’ll make, and the network you’ll build. 

Register for the Zoom sessions via www.colleges.unimelb.edu.au/open-day

Deakin CASPer Webinar – Wednesday 16 September at 5:00pm

Deakin School of Education invites students and parents to learn more about the CASPer test. Students applying to study teaching in 2021 must successfully complete the CASPer test, an online situational judgement test that measures non-academic suitability for teaching. The webinar will cover: 

• How CASPer works and what to expect
• Helpful tips on how to prepare for the CASPer test
• Upcoming CASPer dates, how to sign up and reserve a test
• Why students are required to sit the test
• How is CASPer assessed and what does it mean?

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the webinar. If you are unable to watch the information session on Zoom, simply register and you will be sent a copy of the recording after the event. Register here.

La Trobe University Webinar Series

La Trobe is still adding new weekly undergraduate webinars to the calendar to help student explore course options. These insightful sessions with academics delve into topical subjects that go beyond the course information. Find out more and register at the following links:

• Oral and Dental Sciences at La Trobe – Wednesday 2 September at 5:30pm
• Information session for parents – Thursday 3 September at 5:30 pm
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) – Wednesday 9 September at 6:00 pm

ACU Talk with Industry Series

Join ACU for one of their Talk with Industry events, a series of webinar panel discussions featuring ACU graduates across a range of different professions. Get helpful advice and find out what it’s really like to work in your area of interest. Join one of the Talk with Industry webinars to hear from ACU graduates about their work experiences and get tips and advice for pursuing a career in your area of interest. Find out more and register at the following webinar links:

• Talk with Nurses, Midwives and Paramedics – Thursday 17 September at 5.00pm
• Talk with Teachers – Wednesday 30 September at 6.00pm

Australian Government Study Assist – Beyond School Study Guide

The Beyond School Study Guide is a useful tool for information about tertiary study and government help. Check out the factsheets on each of the HELP loans, different pathways to university, and compare what study might look like in higher education and vocational education and training (VET). Access and download the guide by clicking here.

Tax File Number (TFN) Required for Tertiary Study

Students will need a tax file number for starting work (part-time and full-time) and all students planning on a tertiary education require one when they start. Importantly, current Year 12 students are reminded that they cannot enrol in a CSP (Commonwealth Support Place) course at university without a Tax File Number, so will need to get an application submitted before the end of year. Students must apply for a TFN online and have their identity verified through an interview at a participating Australia Post office. To apply and also to find out about participating Post Offices, visit TFN Application.

Clarissa Jacques

Careers & Pathways Coordinator