Careers Corner
Key Dates for year 12’s:
VTAC
- 12th December - VCE results and ATAR released (7am)
- 14th December – Timely applications close (4pm)
- 21st December – 1st round offers released (2pm)
CASPER Test (online)
- Final date to sit the test: Nov 13, 22- 1.00pm
Upcoming Information Sessions:
Victoria Police:
Victoria police are running career information sessions at various locations across Victoria until the end of the year. Visit www.police.vic.gov.au
Australian Defence Force
Interested in a career in the Army, Navy or Air Force? Career information sessions are running in various locations and online. Visit www.defencejobs.gov.au/events
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!
Resumes:
Do you need a resume to take advantage of summer job opportunities?
The Careers team run workshops to assist you!
- Resume: Thursday at lunchtime 1.15pm- 1.45pm. Bring your laptop.
- Job Search, Interview Skills Sessions: Wednesday at lunchtime 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.
Gap Year:
Are you interested in taking a gap year?
Year13 have put together a list of companies that offer working holidays, travel, and volunteer gap year programs. Check it out here: https://year13.com.au/explore/travel
Low Income Healthcare Card:
Once you have finished school you are no longer a student, and you may be eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card.
This card gives access to a range of concessions, not only on some health care items but also on a range of other goods and services if you are on a low income. Some TAFE and other short courses may offer discounts for cardholders.
You may also be eligible for public transport concessions (note that if you are studying interstate, you are not eligible for public transport concessions in Victoria).
Eligibility for a Low Income Health Care Card is based on YOUR income over the previous 8 weeks before applying. If your income is less than $5,248 over that period (or $656 per week) you are eligible to apply. You will be eligible to keep the Low Income Health Care Card as long as your income does not exceed $6,560 (or $820 per week) in any 8 week period.
It is highly recommended that all eligible graduating Year 12 students consider applying for this card once the exams are over.
Visit Low Income Healthcare Card and find out more about all the benefits, and how to apply.
Tax File Number:
- If you are looking at starting work (casual, part-time, full time) you will require a Tax File Number.
- Importantly, current Year 12 students are reminded that they cannot enrol in a CSP course without a Tax File Number.
- Students must apply online and have their identity verified through an interview at a participating post office. To apply visit- Tax File Number Australia
William Angliss - Learning Through Lunch Excursion:
On Friday 22nd October a group of Year 10 and 11 students were invited to attend a 'Learning through lunch' excursion at William Angliss Institute. Students had a tour of the campus, then engaged in a 3 course lunch at the Angliss Restaurant whilst networking with Ardoch industry volunteers on their table discussing pathways & interests.
Job Spotlight:
Train to become a Flight Attendant!
Flight attendants (also known as cabin crew) ensure the check in and out of passengers on domestic and international airlines. They provide exceptional customer service and give clear guidelines to passengers about safety processes. They also provide food and beverage services to passengers and work closely with the pilot/s.
Interesting information about flight attendants in Australia:
78% are female
The average age is 38
There are 8,500 flight attendants employed
51% work full time
Common requirements include:
• Excellent health and fitness
• Able to swim 50 meters fully clothed
• Able to reach 180cms on flat feet
• 18 years +
• Security check
• Responsible Service of Alcohol
• First Aid certificate
• Experience in customer service
• Have a passport
• Can work a 24/7 roster
To become a flight attendant, you don’t need formal qualifications, however some workers have completed the Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew).
William Angliss Institute offers the Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew).
To find out about the course, go to www.angliss.edu.au
Did You Know?
You can work as a cabin crew professional in the Air Force?
You can also apply to complete a gap year in the Cabin Crew role.
Information, www.defencejobs.gov.au
Student Profile: Josephine Wright
Josephine Wright
Josephine Wright
Q. What are you doing in your Career?
A. I have successfully completed my Senior VCAL, and I am also completing a Certificate III in Business Administration at Flame Tree Advisory as a School Based Trainee through the Headstart program at school.
Q. What is the best thing about your Traineeship?
A. Being able to go to school as well as work at the same time is great. It has also been good getting paid as well working through the school holidays has meant I have been able to save.
Q. What advice would you give someone looking at this pathway?
A. Go and see the people in the Careers team and listen to them. They have been very helpful and supportive when I was making my mind up with what I wanted to do and when I started the actual role.