Transition and Pathways
Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Cyber Security and Robotics Work Experience
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is the national authority for information security and through its Work Experience Program offers students from Years 11-12 an opportunity to extend their knowledge and skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), with a focus on information/cyber security. High achieving Year 10 Students with a strong interest in this field are also encouraged to apply and may be considered for a placement.
The ASD Work Experience Program offers a number of challenges designed to increase STEM knowledge and understanding, such as:
- python programming
- identifying security intrusions on a computer system
- identifying email compromises
- monitoring network traffic to detect exploits
- conducting forensic examinations of hard drives
- exploiting web application vulnerabilities
- learning modern encryption methods and how they are used to protect data
- performing geospatial analysis and utilising geospatial tools for imagery analysis
- engineering hardware and software solutions for security problems
- robotics programming using Arduino
- constructing electrical circuits
When: Placement will run from 28 September – 02 October 2020
Where: Canberra
Find out more and apply here.
Resume Writing Tips
Your resume is an introduction to a potential employer, so it is important to make a good impression and stand out amongst the rest.
Here are a few resume writing tips that could help:
- Tailor your CV (and covering letter) to suit the role that you’re applying for.
- Think outside the box – how about creating a video or presentation style resume or incorporate some graphics (only if they’re appropriate, professional and related to the position you’re applying for).
- Only list relevant skills and experience so that they stand out immediately.
- Don’t make it too long, people are time poor, if they can’t get the information they need from scanning your CV it might damage your chances.
- Try and inject some passion and character into your writing, illustrate why you’re a great candidate.
- Find out more about the company or the job before you send it. Do some googling, check out their website, or even phone and talk to someone in the company about the job and what they’re looking for.
- Spend some time getting the formatting perfect, make it visually appealing and easy to read.
- Be objective – read it over before you send it, imagine you’re the employer. Even better, get other people to read it and give you feedback.
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Skills and Thrills Digital Parents Showcase
The Skills and Thrills Digital Parents Showcase is an engaging and informative 20 minute video created to highlight Vocational Education and Training (VET) and the success stories that emanate from VET pathways.
For more information and how parents can access the content please see attached.
Mr Richard O'Connell | Transition and Pathways Specialist