QUT Return to Study Careers Presentation 2014 Slideshare
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- 1. QUT RETURN TO STUDY Where to from here? Career Planning CRICOS No. 00213J
- 2. Career Planning Model CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real worldR
- 3. Challenge the myths - I want to return to study, but I am concerned about... • No-one in my family has been to university so I don’t really belong there either • Only smart and rich people go to university • The current job market determines what career a person should choose • There is a test that can tell me what I should do • This decision affects the rest of my life • I have a high rank so I should choose a ‘smart’ course like Law CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real worldR
- 4. Step by step process 1. undertake self exploration 2. Explore/research opportunities 3. consider multiple pathways 4. undertake thorough decision making 5. develop an action plan a university for the real world CRICOS No. 00213J R
- 5. Undertake self-exploration • think about your skills and aptitudes • consider your personality, interests, and values • consider your influences • work out what lifestyle you desire (ability to work part-time, wealth, status, travel) • resources: – Match My Skills (www.qut.edu.au/study/undergraduate-study) – My Future – My Guide (www.myfuture.edu.au) – Uni prep (http://www.bridgetostudy.com.au/uniprep/index. php) CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real worldR
- 6. CRICOS No. 00213J Explore Opportunities • investigate occupations THEN courses • find out about various occupations: – what activities will I do on a daily basis – what values are linked to this role – Is it a good match for you? • Resources: – My Future – The Facts (www.myfuture.edu.au) – Talk to people
- 7. Consider multiple study pathways What are the different study pathways - Find out more •what does the course involve •what subject areas will be covered •is there a good link with industry •how successful were past graduates in gaining employment –University websites –www.qut.edu.au/courses - look at units for assessment, contact hours, etc –www.careers.qut.edu.au/student/gradstat.jsp a university for the real world CRICOS No. 00213J R
- 8. Undertake thorough decision making What are important factors for you to consider? •geographical location/commuting times •length of course, costs, part-time/external study •career outcomes, potential salary •demand for occupation •motivation, family demands, current employment CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real worldR
- 9. Develop an action plan Once you have decided on a number of courses consider: • how to order preferences • how do I apply • check any cut-off dates and portfolios or audition dates • look into fees, study and living costs, scholarships, and financial support, part-time jobs • visit the uni, organise accommodation, set up study area, consider travel, public transport a university for the real world CRICOS No. 00213J R
- 10. More advice and information? CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real worldR
Editor's Notes
- Here are some of the things we know people think and say about careers and university: No-one in my family has been to university – over 40% of QUT students are the first in their family to attend university – so you won’t be the only one and there’s plenty of help to help get you settled in and used to the routine Only smart and rich people go to university – many of our students have come to QUT after following an upgrading pathway – that is, they didn’t get into their chosen course first go, they did another course or some TAFE studies to improve their grades – so there are options. Universities and the government also offer lots of financial support like scholarships to ensure that a low-income background is not a barrier to university. Make sure you investigate all these options before you believe the myth! The current job market determines what career a person should choose – if you are passionate about a particular industry, you should always follow your dreams – just make sure you mix it up with some other study to make you more competitive in the workforce. And job markets change – there are jobs now that didn’t exist 10 years ago! There is a test that can tell me what I should do – unfortunately not. It is going to be up to you to decide on your future career based on your interests, passions and grades. We have tools available to present some options to you, but its ultimately your decision. But don’t worry, because it is also a myth that any decision you make will affect the rest of your life. Lots of people have multiple careers, and many of our students change courses if they find their first choice isn’t what they thought. Some people think if they achieve a good rank it means they have to do a course with a matching high cut-off. But cut-offs don’t indicate the academic standard of the course, just the popularity. Don’t limit yourself. A good rank just means you have more options – choose what you want – it is a waste if you choose a course or career that you are not interested in.
- Open question to the audience
- If you used a grid like the previous one, you should have your preferences pretty much ordered, so it is just a matter of making sure you know everything you need in order to put in an application.