In this issue

This is the final Careers Newsletter for 2020 – and what a year it has been!  But by no means is it a quiet end of the year for our Year 12 students and their exciting plans for 2021.

Students have many and varied exciting plans that include further study, GAP year, apprenticeships and traineeships, Australian Defense Force or joining the work force.

Whatever their plans, it is an exciting next step into new and wonderful options.

I wish everyone a wonderful and safe holiday period and start to the new year; I look forward to many exciting careers chats in 2021!

Mrs Deb Cumming
Head of Careers

YEAR 12 STUDENTS

Change of Preference Expo
Change of Preference (CoP) gives you the chance to add, delete and reorder your university and/or TAFE preferences.

The Good Universities Guide is running online Change of Preference Expos in each state to assist students through this process.

The expos will be online, enabling students to connect directly with university and TAFE staff, regardless of whether they are celebrating their results at the beach, relaxing in between movies or sorting out their Christmas shopping.

For information on dates and how to register visit, https://events.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/

Victoria University
Worried about your ATAR?  Victoria University has released a list of courses that do not require an ATAR for entry.  You will still need to meet prerequisites and selection criteria, https://bit.ly/33eymH8

CASUAL EMPLOYMENT

With Christmas just around the corner, it is a very busy time for many businesses and employers are now hiring casual staff.  You can sign up for employment opportunities at the following websites:

Coles,  https://bit.ly/383OETN
IGA Supermarkets,  https://bit.ly/382p4yw
KFC,  https://bit.ly/33N7mM1
Woolworths,  https://bit.ly/2RptgTp
Hungry Jacks,  https://bit.ly/2qkwIU8
Kmart,  https://bit.ly/2Y8U2Rd
Target,  https://bit.ly/2qZ76MZ
McDonalds,  https://bit.ly/380Uvtb
Bunnings,  https://bit.ly/2LfB2Ls
Donut King,  https://bit.ly/2YbqYIy
Boost Juice,  https://bit.ly/2P36v4I
Red Rooster,  https://bit.ly/2Lf35Le
Myer,  https://bit.ly/2sHiEov
Cotton On,  https://bit.ly/2LjebPj
Sportsgirl,  https://bit.ly/2RfT2cC
Officeworks,  https://bit.ly/361GkCp
Apco,  https://bit.ly/33F09xz

About eighty per cent of all job vacancies are not advertised, so it is crucial that you market yourself to businesses with an excellent resume and cover letter.  Make sure you tell as many people as possible that you are looking for work as often employers rely on ‘word of mouth’ to recruit for their positions.

For excellent job seeking tips, and resume/cover letter templates, check out the resources at Skillsroad, https://www.skillsroad.com.au/

Also, check out job options at the Explore Careers website, https://explorecareers.com.au/

COMPETITION

Win a STEM pack for Christmas
Careers With STEM have partnered with ANSTO to give five lucky winners a STEM gift pack valued at over $100.  For information and to enter visit, https://bit.ly/2Kv5x2p

GET SAVVY ABOUT YOUR FINANCES

Year13 has teamed up with Westpac and built FinLit, a financial literacy program that will equip you with the knowledge you will need to navigate the world of money.  If you have ever wondered how to save for a car or how to go about buying a house or what superannuation is – you have come to the right place!  Topics include:

Landing your first job
•  Types of work
•  Getting paid the right wage
•  Choosing a bank and guide to bank fees
•  Using your bank account

Taxes and super
•  What is superannuation?
•  Getting paid the right super
•  The deal with taxes

Saving and spending your cash
•  Saving your money
•  Understanding interest
•  Savings accounts

Find out more here, https://year13.com.au/

NATIONAL CAREERS INSTITUTE SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS

The Australian Government’s National Careers Institute (NCI) provides supports for school leavers to help them navigate their education, training and career options, including:

•  the Your Career website
•  the School Leavers Information Kit

The NCI has also established the School Leavers Information Service to help students navigate these resources and provides the opportunity to engage in a forty-five-minute personalised career guidance session with a qualified careers practitioner.  *Please note that places for these sessions are limited.

INTERESTING ARTICLES FROM ‘THE FOOTNOTES’

Advertising and Media
•  The resume project – advertising and social media
•  Career ladder – TV publicist shares her resume from eighteen to thirty-four years of age
•  Same degree, different industry: media and communications
•  Media?  Find where you fit
•  What’s a communications (journalism) degree like?
•  On the phone with Osher Gunsberg
•  How to get into television
•  The real world of advertising and media
https://thefootnotes.com.au/careers/advertising-media/

STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES

Have you considered studying in the US in the future?  You can contact EducationUSA Melbourne for information on education and cultural exchanges between Australia and the US.

EducationUSA runs general and sports scholarship information events and you can book a meeting to discuss your options.  For information go to, http://bit.ly/1MwBv6B

LOOKING FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP?

Are you considering an apprenticeship pathway next year?  If you have not already secured one, it is a good idea to enrol in a pre-apprenticeship.

These are accredited courses that prepare you for an apprenticeship and are similar to VET subjects at school.

You can undertake pre-apprenticeships in areas such as plumbing, carpentry, hospitality, engineering, electrotechnology and hairdressing.

To find pre-apprenticeships in your area, contact your local TAFEs, adult education centers and/or community colleges.  You will find their details in the Yellow Pages under education, www.yellowpages.com.au

UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS

AIE School Holiday Programs
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) offers courses in game art and animation, game programming, game design and production and, 3D animation and VFX for film.
The academy is running online school holiday workshops for prospective students 12 years+ in January 2021. Students can choose from the following two workshops:
•  Game development in Unreal 4
•  Get started in 3D animation
For information, dates, location and to register visit, https://aie.edu.au/

MONASH UNIVERSITY EVENTS

2020 Art, Design and Architecture Graduate Exhibition
The date is yet to be announced.  Sign up here for updates, https://bit.ly/2KuCWKB

Engineering information sessions (online)
New postgraduate pathway to engineering information session, 8 December.

Information session and change of preference advice, 16 December.

Information and RSVP for both events, https://bit.ly/3737ef9

INTERESTED IN A CAREER WITH THE VICTORIA POLICE?

Four different roles
Victoria Police has four different roles available for students who might be interested in pursuing a career in policing.
•  Police Officer
•  Protective Services Officer
•  Police Custody Officer
•  Victorian Public Servant

Experience and attributes the force is looking for
Not every eighteen-year-old will be ready to apply but those who are gathering life experience whilst they are in secondary school will be more competitive throughout the recruitment process.
For example:
•  Part-time work experience in a customer service environment provides exposure to people of all works of life and develops communication, teamwork and conflict resolution skills.  For example, working at McDonalds one day a week.
•  Volunteer experience develops a sense of community-mindedness and communication skills.  For example, working at the local pool as a lifeguard or volunteering at the local community centre.
•  Sporting club experience develops teamwork, communication and leadership skills, not to mention the healthy level of fitness that is a requirement of the role.
•  Overseas travel provides exposure to other cultures, religions and languages and fosters a sense of independence and assertiveness.
For information on eligibility criteria, the recruitment process and upcoming Police and Protective Services Officer information sessions, visit the Victoria Police careers website, www.police.vic.gov.au/careers

VOLUNTEERING

Lattitude’s Trans-Tasman Programme
Online info session to learn about trans-Tasman volunteer opportunities in 2021 with Lattitude Global Volunteering.

They will be hosting two sessions for young people in Australia looking to volunteer in New Zealand and those in New Zealand looking to volunteer in Australia.  Meet with the Lattitude Global Volunteering team and learn how to get involved.  Sessions are open to students, parents, and anyone interested in learning about their programs.

The events will be hosted on Zoom by Lattitude staff.  Register for the session of your choice by following the event links below:

Wednesday 9 December, 2020
9:00 pm New Zealand Time
7:00 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time
Register here

Sunday 13 December, 2020
9:00 pm New Zealand Time
7:00 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time
Register here

BENDIGO BANK SCHOLARSHIPS – LOCAL 

Bendigo Bank is committed to supporting young Australians.  Each year they award scholarships to first-year tertiary students.

2021 applications for scholarships are NOW OPEN.

Applications will close 29 January 2021.
Successful recipients will be notified by 31 March 2021.

www.bendigobank.com.au/scholarship