Transcript SCEGGS DARLINGHURST

Year 12 Careers Program & Post School Options
Handy Hints for Parents!
Presented by Andrea Pinnock, Careers Adviser
February 12, 2014
SCEGGS DARLINGHURST
WHAT WE WILL LOOK AT
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The Careers Office
World University Rankings
A snapshot: Class of 2013
Key Dates & Events in 2014
Important Resources Available
Key Areas of Interest
Tips
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What are employers looking for
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THE CAREERS ADVISER
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Student contact for all career matters
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Provide up-to-date & relevant information
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Friendly, welcoming and non-judgmental
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Broaden career option selection
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Available to assist parents assisting daughters!
WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS – TIMES
EDUCATION UK
1. California Inst. Of Tech.
2. Oxford
3. Stanford
28. Melbourne University
37. Australian National University
62. University of Sydney
85. University of New South Wales
WORLD RANKINGS ARTS & HUMANITIES
1. Stanford University
 2. Columbia University
 3. Chicago University
 13. Australian National University
 21. University of Sydney
 23. University of Melbourne
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MOST POPULAR COURSES
- SOME DOING DOUBLE DEGREES
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Arts/Liberal Arts – 18
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Science 12
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Medicinal Chem./Medical Science – 22
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Engineering - 3
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Business/Commerce/Economics –10
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Design/Fine Arts/Architecture – 6
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Communications /Media – 10
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Law - 8
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Medicine – 4 /Vet Science – 0/Science -8
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International Studies – 5 (with Law/Business/Communications)
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Health Studies – 8 & Education – 4
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Criminology/Social Work- 2 /Music -2
A SCEGGS SNAPSHOT – CLASS OF 2013
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SYDNEY UNIVERSITY – 37 Students
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ANU – 17 students
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UNSW – 28 students
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UTS – 14 students
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MACQUARIE – 1 /CSU – 1 /NEWCASTLE – 2/ACU -1
WOLLONGONG - 1
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Interstate – BOND 1 student /MELBOURNE – 8
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US - 1 applicant (Waiting on results of applications)
COMMON PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
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Plans:
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Gap Year – volunteer aid work/travel/work
Tertiary Study
Study Overseas
Greatest influence on Career choice:
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Parents/Friends
Media
Own research
Attendance at any University or careers related event.
THE CAREER CHAT
Your daughter needs and wants your support.
 Try to be supportive of her future ideas.
 If possible, accompany her to university
information sessions.
 Remember! Lots of things are different from
our day! e.g. Bonus points/Interstate and
Overseas study/Educational Access Scheme &
Online Applications/University Information
Sessions
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THE TOP 10 PROJECTED INDUSTRIES
CAREER AREAS OF GREATEST INTEREST
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Advertising/Marketing
Architecture
Business
Communications/Media/Film
Design/Interior/Fashion
Health Sciences/Medical Science/Science
International/Global Studies
Law
Medicine
Psychology
Veterinary Science
KEY DATES & EVENTS SCEGGS 2014
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Compulsory Interviews: Terms 1 & 2
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‘GAP’ afternoon: Wednesday 19 February
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Tertiary Info Evening: Wednesday 29 May at Kincoppal Rose Bay
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Careers Week – Term 2, Week 5
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Year 12 UAC Info Session: 16 August
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Post ATAR advice ‘drop-in’: Thursday 19 December
KEY DATES & EVENTS 2014
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Uni Open Days – late August/early September
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Uni Applications & Scholarships – Fri 26 September
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HSC/ATAR results – Wed 17/Thurs 18 Dec
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Post HSC Uni Info Days – check institutions (Early Jan)
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Change Preference Main round – First week Jan 2015
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Main Round Offers – Thursday 20 Jan 2015 (approx..)
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NB: Dates to be confirmed by UAC
IMPORTANT RESOURCES AVAILABLE
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Organised at SCEGGS
Weekly Green Gate careers information
Form Meeting presentations
School Website
Lunchtime talks
Directory Undergraduate
From the Government
UAC Guide/VTAC Guide
Your & Your ATAR
KEY AREAS OF INTEREST
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ATAR Issues
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Scholarships
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Studying Overseas
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GAP Year
ATAR ISSUES
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What if I don’t get the ATAR I need?
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Same course, different university
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General course, then transfer
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Alternative Pathways (e.g. non-award, on-campus college (UTS
Insearch) early entry
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Flexible Entry, Bonus Schemes, Elite Athlete Scheme
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Principals Recommendation Scheme (UNE)(UWS)
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Portfolio Entry or performance in selected subjects.
ATAR DILEMMAS – WHAT IF I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO
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General degree – Arts, Business, Science
Double degree
Defer – GAP year
Midyear/mature age enrolment
Business College/Private college
TAFE
Work
OTHER KEY AREAS OF INTEREST
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Scholarships – deadline end September
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5 main types: Academic, Faculty, Sport, Co-op &
Accommodation
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Procedure: Application (reference needed) & interview
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What’s Important: all rounder, leader, many interests, work
experience
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$$ range from $1k(one-off) to $16,000 p.a.
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Some private colleges and some companies have
scholarships/cadetships. The former may involve an exam,
essay or interview.
STUDYING OVERSEAS
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UK: Britishcouncil.org.au – application packs from July. Deadlines – June of
year applying for.
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USA: US Advisory Centre – E-mail: [email protected]
http://sydneyusconsulate.gov/sydney/student
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Europe: contact consulates.
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Australian Uni exchanges: Require minimum1 year of study, Credit average,
usually a semester. UNSW largest program. Cost approx. $12k (scholarships
available)
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International Studies degrees: study culture, language & study OS for 6
months to 1yr & internships. UTS International Studies program very
popular.
GAP YEAR
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SCEGGS Gap Year Information Afternoon!
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15 Gap Year providers attending
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Date – 19 February 2014
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Time – 3.30-5.00pm
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Venue – The Auditorium
WHAT ARE EMPLOYERS LOOKING FOR?
Top 5 selection criteria for graduate employers:
 Communication skills
 Team Work skills
 Initiative and organisation skills
 Technology skills
 Self-management skills
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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
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Loyalty
Honesty and integrity
Enthusiasm
Reliability
Personal Presentation
Adaptability
Common Sense
Positive sense of self
Sense of humour
Ability to deal with pressure
Motivation
TIPS
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Start exploring options NOW!
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Attend as many information sessions as possible.
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Make sure you visit the campus of interest to compare/get a
sense of vibe
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Be positive & open minded and optimistic
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The Careers Office is always willing to help