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Get Your Job
Use our resources to find more opportunities and apply for
vacancies
Involve yourself in the programs and activities offered via
the Careers Service. Meet with employers on and off campus,
find out more about them and how they recruit, and take advantage
of our workshops - run in small groups and delivered by highly
qualified staff, these sessions are sure to be useful..and
definitely register with 'My
JobAlert', so we can keep you informed of the latest opportunities.
My JobBoard
- Visit 'My JobBoard'
and see 'Immediate Employment Vacancies', 'Graduate Recruitment
Programs', 'Scholar-', 'Cadet-', 'Intern-', or 'Traineeships',
'Vacation Work', 'Industrial Experience', 'Overseas Work
Experience Programs', and 'Volunteer Work' listed with the
Careers Service. These pages are automatically updated as
we receive new advertisements. Don't forget to 're-load',
so you don't miss out on new opportunities.
Workshops
Workshops are held throughout the year on a variety of topics
related to you preparing yourself for the workplace and further
study.
- Job seeking via the Internet
- Writing job applications
- interview skills
You must register to attend the workshops,
you can register on-line
from here.
Careers Fairs
- Careers Fairs take place at different times at the year
according to disciplines. They are in a market style environment,
where you can speak with employers about their organisation
and how to apply. Careers
Fairs Timetable
Information Sessions
- Employers want to tell you about their organisations and
their recruitment process. It is crucial that you attend
these as they will allow you to write more focused applications
and present better at interviews. Information Sessions timetable
and on-line registration.
The Edge
- A yearly produced CD/booklet that deals
with writing job applications and job interviews. View 'The
Edge' online
or pick up a copy from the Careers Service office.
My JobAlert
- If you are looking for part time work, full time work,
work experience, graduate recruitment, vacation work, scholarships,
or cadetships you may wish to be listed on our JobSeekers
Database. Students, who are listed with 'My
JobAlert' will also receive general information regarding
Information Sessions, Workshops, Careers Fairs and other
activities the Careers Service organises.
Monthly 'My JobAlert' Newsletter
- The Careers Service produces a monthly newsletter which
is part of 'My JobAlert'. View
the current and previous versions here.
WWW Careers Links
- A number of key sites exist to help you find work. Check
them out from here.
- A selection of on-line Resumes & Job Application
examples. Check them out from
here.
- AC
People.com.au provides free career development advice
and job search information for students, recent graduates
and jobseekers.
Psychometric Testing & Assessment Centres
- Participating in an assessment centre soon? Call in to
the Careers Service and arrange to watch
“The Assessment Centre”
video. It shows what happens at a typical assessment centre
when a major employer selects graduates with degrees in
any discipline, and what the employers are generally looking
for candidates.
- Graduate
Careers Australia - Information about assessment centres,
psychometric tests and interviews.
- Everything
You Need to Know about Psychometric Testing! (PDF file)
- Hints on what to expect, how to prepare and links to sites
with practice tests from the University of Sheffield Careers
Service, England.
- SHL
Psychometric Testing - Hints on what to expect and practice
tests. These are the style of tests typically used my large
recruitment agencies on behalf of the organisation. In the
past this brand of tests have been used by many companies
including Telstra and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
- Psychometric
Success - Everything you need to pass job selection
tests - includes topics on: Psychometric Selection Tests,
Personality Questionnaires, Aptitude Tests, The Assessment
Center, Emotional Intelligence, Psychometric Tests FAQ
- Sample Tests
(PDF file) – Comprehensive links to sample tests,
case studies etc. Courtesy of The Careers Group, University
of London
- Cubiks - Online practice for verbal and numerical tests
- Kogan Page - Verbal, Numerical & Abstract Reasoning tests with a personalised
feedback report
- Morrisby Organisation - Click ‘test takers guide’ and ‘tests for selection’ for pages of
sample tests from abstract, verbal, numerical, perceptual and more
- PSL - Practice tests including numerical, verbal, logical and Branch Manager
Questionnaire
- Download a PDF with more 'Useful Links' related to 'Psychometric Testing & Assessment Centres'
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Last updated:
20-Jul-2009
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