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QUT CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT
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Preparing for an Academic career – Resume writing
Shari WalshPostgraduate Career Counsellor
Self
Influences
World of Work
Understanding
Decision Making
Goal Setting
Implementation
Review
Self
Influences
World of Work
Understanding
Decision MakingDecision Making
Goal Setting
Goal Setting
ImplementationImplementation
ReviewReview
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Agenda
– Dr Barbara Adkins
– What can you do during your PhD?
– Academic resume writing
– Resume review
Hugh Kearns
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Services for Students
Careers Fairs Careers and Futures Fair Education Careers Fair International Careers Fair Virtual Careers Fair
Career Mentor Scheme
Career CounsellingSpecialising in: Undergraduate Postgraduate International
Graduate Outcomes
Job Seeking Resources
Resume Feedback Response in 5 working days Email [email protected]
QUT CareerHub Casual Jobs Graduate/postgraduate jobs Jobs whilst studying Vacation Jobs Events and Workshops
On-Campus Company Presentations
Resource Guides and Publications
Work Experience Insurance
Workshops and Workbooks
Access to Going Global
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Preparing for an Academic Career
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Considerations
– Thesis• 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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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
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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?
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 • Remember
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Interests/Hobbies
• Can add ‘colour’ and personality to your Resume• What will an employer read into your extra-
curricular 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
Or
‘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
• Wed April 21, 1 – 4pm, V714 GP• Personality profile, • Impact on working relationships and task completion• Identifying your strengths
– Networking Know-How• 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 EmploymentLOCATION
Gardens Point Campus:
Level 2, X BlockReception: Room X222
Kelvin Grove Campus:
Level 4, C Block(Above the Refectory)
Caboolture Campus:
Student Centre - J Block
WEBSITE
www.careers.qut.edu.au
PHONE
Gardens Point: 07 3138 2649
Kelvin Grove: 07 3138 3488
Caboolture 07 5316 7400
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Thank You & Good Luck
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