Equip yourself for career success Introduction to the Student Employability Program Clare Harper, Student Employability and Enrichment
Introducing the team… Student Enrichment programs Industry programs Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs
How we will communicate with you ….. MBS eNewsletter - Sent to your inbox weekly Facebook @MyBusEcoMelb Emails Website - mbs.unimelb.edu.au/students/enrich
Today’s Session o Introduction to Employability o What is it? – Employability Framework o How to increase your employability o Self reflection o Employability planning o Alumni panel
Employability – What is it? “the skills and abilities that enable you to be employed” Your degree will unlock doors however you need the right mix of transferrable skills, abilities and personal qualities. Think ahead, work in parallel with your studies to develop skills such as: Communication Self Management Teamwork Learning Problem Solving Technology Initiative & Enterprise Planning & Organising
Why is it important? E mployability is an ongoing process and requirement throughout your professional life
Employability? Employability Self-esteem Self- Self- confidence Efficacy Reflection and Evaluation Degree Subject Career Experience Knowledge, Generic Emotional Development (Work and Understanding Skills Intelligence Learning Life) & Skills DacrePool Sewel (2007) http://emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/00400910710754435
What YOU need to do NOW 1. Work hard in your subjects 2. Think about your career – understand yourself and what skills and attributes you will need and why. 3. Build skills, networks and get experience 4. Learn how to tell your story Don’t make the mistake of undervaluing or disregarding anything you do as being unimportant. Learn how to articulate your experience well and demonstrate that these are transferable skills.
Self Reflection Activity (10 Minutes) http://go.unimelb.edu.au/6t46 (for students with Login) http://go.unimelb.edu.au/rt46 (for students without Login)
CareersOnline
Curricular, Co-curricular and Extra Curricular Skill Building Communication Problem Self- Teamwork Initiative & Technology Learning Planning & Solving Management Enterprise Organising Enhance Engage Explore
Build skills and get experience at MBS Student Employability Program (STEP) Skills Workshops Industry Events & Networking Workplace Opportunities Case Competitions and • WIL Subjects o Entrepreneurship Global Business Practicum o Melbourne Business • MBS Case Competitions Practicum • UniMelb Start Up • Advertised Internships • Social Entrepreneurship Student Success/Stop 1 Career Mentoring Program Workshops/Activities Student Clubs & Societies
Build Skills, Networks and Experience Outside MBS Sporting Part-Time Volunteer Clubs Work
Example of a Development Plan for Students studying a 2 Year Program Job..... Semester 4 • Semester 3 • • • • • • • Semester 2 • • • • Semester 1 • • • • • • •
Skill Development Example Employability Activities Led By Steps Explore & Engage Attend the Business Careers Fair Student Success Attend Employer Talks to obtain a better understanding about Student Employability Program & Student Success jobs offered and various industries Apply for the Career Mentoring Program Student Employability Program Attend Skills Development Workshops Student Employability Program & Student Success Join & participate actively in a Student Club Student Club Find a volunteering experience that may provide you insights Self-sourced to work environments/business contexts Participate in a Case Competition Student Employability Program & Student Club Apply for an Internship/part-time or casual role Advertised via Careers Online and Self sourced Enhance Apply for the Global Business or Melbourne Business Student Employability Program Practicum Attend Skills Development Workshops Student Employability Program & Student Success Apply for the Career Mentoring Program Student Employability Program Participate in GCG Mock presentations Student Clubs Attend Networking Events Student Employability Program & Student Clubs ONLINE RESOURCES Careers Online mbs.unimelb.edu.au/students/enrich/getting-ready- Available throughout HireED for-your-career#careers-platforms the year GoinGlobal Student Employability Program Web mbs.unimelb.edu.au/students/enrich/getting-ready- for-your-career EmployMe careers.unimelb.edu.au/#employme Interview Preparation; Jobs; Application skills http://careers.unimelb.edu.au/
4. Learn how to tell your story Self-esteem Self- Self-Efficacy confidence Reflection and Evaluation Dacre Pool Sewel (2007) http://emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/00400910710754435
Communication Channels MBS eNewsletter - Sent to your inbox weekly Facebook @MyBusEcoMelb Emails Website Online Resources • Careers Online – events, jobs, internships • Student Success : Employability & Career Planning • HigherEd talent – advertised internships • GoinGlobal – global roles and global job search strategies • EmployMe – Career resources /Career skill development
Alumni Panel Denise Yeong Adrian Yeung Nadia Okraglik
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