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CRICOS No. 00213J
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QUT CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT
Preparing for an Academic career
– Resume writing
Decision Making
Shari Walsh
Postgraduate Career Counsellor
Self
Review
World of
Work
Understanding
Influences
Implementation
Goal
Setting
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Agenda
– Dr Barbara Adkins
– What can you do during your PhD?
Hugh Kearns
– Academic resume writing
– Resume review
Services for Students
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Careers Fairs
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Careers and Futures Fair
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Education Careers Fair
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International Careers Fair
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Virtual Careers Fair
QUT CareerHub
 Casual Jobs
 Graduate/postgraduate jobs
 Jobs whilst studying
 Vacation Jobs
 Events and Workshops
Career Mentor Scheme
On-Campus Company Presentations
Career Counselling
Specialising in:
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate
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International
Resource Guides and Publications
Work Experience Insurance
Workshops and Workbooks
Graduate Outcomes
Access to Going Global
Job Seeking Resources
Resume Feedback
 Response in 5 working days
 Email [email protected]
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Preparing for an Academic Career
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Considerations
– Thesis
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Theory development, integration of literature
Research design and implementation
Data analysis and interpretation
Application of results
Involvement in research team
Where to from here? Future research directions
– Publications
• Authorship
• Impact factor, ERA,
• Citations
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Considerations
– Grants
• $$$$$ how much, who, what for?
• Your role – CI? Assistant? Supervised RA’s?
• Outcomes – conferences, publications, report?
– Grant websites
http://www.research.qut.edu.au/development/find/index.jsp
http://fundingopps.cos.com/news/ search – Australia
http://australia.infoed.org/spin/spinmain.asp
– Collaborations
• For what? Conference committee, journal reviews
• National or international
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Other development?
• Tutoring?
• RA work?
• Guest lectures?
• Conferences?
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Where do I find out about positions?
• http://www.careersoncampus.com.au/
• University websites
– http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/jobs/
• The Australian – Higher Education section – Wed
• Networks!
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QUT CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT
Writing an Academic Resume
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How Long Does the Average Employer
spend looking at a Resume?
• 20 – 40 seconds!!!
• What is your job?
– Use the right language
– Understand what they are looking for
– Help the employer to make the best decision about
you
Before applying –
Find out relevant information!
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Understand the institution
• Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a highly
successful Australian university with an applied emphasis in courses
and research.
• The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia's
premier learning and research institutions.
• Oxford was the first University in the English-speaking world. Our
aim is to remain at the forefront of centres of learning, teaching and
research.
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What areas should you include?
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Personal details
Career objective/skills statement/personal profile etc
Education
Work experience
Achievements
General skills
Interests/Hobbies
Publications/conferences/grants/media
Referees
PLUS ANY OTHER SECTIONS RELEVANT TO YOUR
BACKGROUND
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Do’s and Don’ts
 Spell check and proof read
 Well presented easy to read
 4 pages maximum
 Matches their requirements with your skills
 Lets your personality show though
 Don’t get it done by a professional- should be in
your own words
 Don’t be dishonest!
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Styles of Resume (Templates)
• Choose the layout and design YOU like – there
is no ‘correct’ style
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Chronological
Functional
Combination Chronological/Functional
Academic
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Personal Details
 Name
 Contact details
 Nationality, date of birth, health, marital
status/children, any other discriminatory
information, all optional
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Personal statement/
career summary
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Your chance to shine & grab their attention
Make it personal to you
Don’t copy nice sounding phrases
Avoid clichés
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Education
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How far back to go?
How much detail to go into?
Academic transcripts
Other educational achievements
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Education - PhD
• What was your primary research question?
• What was the outcome/ is expected?
• What implications does this have for the ‘real’
world?
• My research into.... found/is expected to find...
This means....
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Work experience
• Break into sections
– career-related/ none career-related
– Academic, research, professional
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All jobs are valuable – what skills did you use?
Relevant experience is best
Include voluntary or community work
Role, dates, responsibilities, skills &
achievements
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Focus on your skills – be specific
• Good communication skills
• Excellent oral communication skills in a range of
contexts
• Able to effectively communicate with a variety of
people
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Achievements
• Sporting, cultural, community etc.
• Awards, positions of responsibility
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Interests/Hobbies
• Can add ‘colour’ and personality to your Resume
• What will an employer read into your extracurricular interests?
• Level of involvement ‘I enjoy rugby’
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Referees
• 3 ideally
• Should include PhD supervisor and direct work
supervisor
• Ask them first
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‘Available on Request’
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Publications & Conference Presentations
• BOLD your name in authorship listing
• Most recent
• Most relevant
• Full list (probably on a separate document) –
refer to in resume
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Resume review exercise
• In small groups hand round your Resume and
note on each persons:
• One thing you like (that you may not have
thought of yourself)
• One thing you suggest changing and why
• Feedback, Feedback, Feedback
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Upcoming workshops
– Understanding myself and my work style
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Wed April 21, 1 – 4pm, V714 GP
Personality profile,
Impact on working relationships and task completion
Identifying your strengths
– Networking Know-How
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Tues May 4, 1 – 4 pm, Q430 KG
What is networking and why is it useful?
Developing skills for effective networking
Register on CareerHub at www.careers.qut.edu.au
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Contact Careers and Employment
LOCATION
Gardens Point Campus:
Level 2, X Block
Reception: Room X222
PHONE
Gardens Point:
07 3138 2649
Kelvin Grove:
07 3138 3488
Caboolture
07 5316 7400
EMAIL
Kelvin Grove Campus:
[email protected]
Level 4, C Block
(Above the Refectory)
Caboolture Campus:
WEBSITE
Student Centre - J Block
www.careers.qut.edu.au
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