UniSA Career Services is coming back to Mount Gambier!
Are you keen to understand how to plan and develop your career, optimise your employability, prepare high quality graduate applications, develop job search strategies and access career related support services? You are invited to join a range of sessions prepared to build your skills, knowledge and expertise in preparing to further your career.
The sessions listed below include in-class sessions and the opportunity to meet personally with Claire Curyer, UniSA Career Adviser.
We recommend that you add these sessions to your calendar and book in early where registration is required.
We look forward to meeting you on campus!
Tuesday 3 September 2024 |
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| 11:30am–12:00pm |
Preparing for placement (First year nursing students) – LC1-32B Set yourself up for a successful placement ensuring you not only make the most of the opportunity but build professional networks in the process. Understand the importance of volunteering and how this can build your employability skills and utilise social media to your advantage. All this is covered in a workshop designed specifically for first year nursing students. |
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12:00pm–1:00pm |
How can UniSA Career Services help during your studies? (Aboriginal Pathways Program) – LC1- 37 Learn about the range of career services, support and online resources available to you while you study and how it can boost your career confidence and preparedness. You will also learn about some of the most important factors when it comes to career planning, making decisions and managing your career for the long term. |
| 1:00pm–3:00pm |
Career guidance 1:1 or drop-in sessions with Claire Curyer – LC1-21 This is your opportunity to personally connect with Claire, our experienced Career Adviser, to have your resume/cover letter checked, get suggestions on how to build your experience, gain tips and hints on preparing for an interview, and discuss your career direction and plan. Drop-ins are welcome, but if you would like to book a 1:1 appointment with Claire while she is on campus, please contact her directly to book a time at claire.curyer@unisa.edu.au |
Wednesday 4 September 2024 |
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| 9:00am–10:00am |
Career guidance 1:1 or drop-in sessions with Claire Curyer – LC1-21 This is your opportunity to personally connect with Claire, our experienced Career Adviser, to have your resume/cover letter checked, get suggestions on how to build your experience, gain tips and hints on preparing for an interview, and discuss your career direction and plan. Drop-ins are welcome, but if you would like to book a 1:1 appointment with Claire while she is on campus, please contact her directly to book a time at claire.curyer@unisa.edu.au |
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10:00am–11:00am |
How to have a successful industry placement – LC1-02 Undertaking an internship or work placement at university is such an important way to start preparing yourself for and taking the right steps towards your future career. Career Services recommends that you take every opportunity to build on your experience through undertaking placements, as the benefits of undertaking work experience are significant. In this workshop we will cover:
This session is open to all students. |
| 12:00pm–1:00pm |
All you need to know about the application process – LC1-33 Getting a foot in the door to a career in Education - Are you studying to be a teacher and want a strategic advantage in your career to come? Come along to an brief information session with the Career Services to understand how you might work in schools, the various roles, the high need regionally for school support officers/education support officers. We will be here to help improve resumes and application letters so make sure you bring your laptop along with a printed resume/cv for some professional advice. |
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1:00pm– 1:30pm |
Preparing for placement (Second year nursing students) – LC1-32BC Set yourself up for a successful placement ensuring you not only make the most of the opportunity but build professional networks in the process. Understand the importance of volunteering and how this can build your employability skills and utilise social media to your advantage. All this is covered in a workshop designed specifically for second year nursing students. |
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2:00pm– 4:00pm |
Supporting Midwifery students through placement – LC1-04 As 2nd year Midwifery students, it’s important to start building your professional brand and your employability skills through a range of activities, while on placement and from your life experiences. This workshop will cover:
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Thursday 5 September 2024 |
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| 10:00am–11:00am |
How to write a winning resume and cover letter – LC1-02 In this session, learn the 'resume basics'; what employers expect to see in your resume, how to be as competitive as possible, and the key steps to writing a great cover letter that stands out. This session is open to all students. |
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12:00pm–3:00pm |
Career guidance 1:1 or drop-in sessions with Claire Curyer – LC1-21 This is your opportunity to personally connect with Claire, our experienced Career Adviser, to have your resume/cover letter checked, get suggestions on how to build your experience, gain tips and hints on preparing for an interview, and discuss your career direction and plan. Drop-ins are welcome, but if you would like to book a 1:1 appointment with Claire while she is on campus, please contact her directly to book a time at claire.curyer@unisa.edu.au |
| 3:00pm–4:00pm |
Introduction to your career development (Foundation Studies) – LC1-32B Have you ever found yourself asking questions like these: Where can my studies take me? What are my future career choices? Where will I find work, what are my options and how can I figure out what will suit me? In this workshop, we will help you explore the answers to some of these questions! |
Seeking further assistance outside of the workshops listed above? These other services are also available to you as a regional student: