SummaryCareers and Employability aims to works in close collaboration with the College of Design and Social Context to provide a range of services, events and programs for students and staff that support employment, entrepreneurial, in curriculum, co-curricular and work integrated learning (WIL) activities, and engagement with employers.
401Career Health Checks
141Students matched
with industry mentors
168 enrolments in Future
Edge
157500+CareerHubjob views
602 careers
appoint -ments
3440+ careersevent
attendances
Key DSC Contacts• Andrea Chester • Fiona Peterson (Media &
Communication)• Ruth Moeller
Key C&E Contacts • Sally Brooks • Michelle Etheve• Kelly Lay
• Careers Consultants delivered 39 in in-programpresentations requested by DSC academic staff.
• Long term successful collaboration with theSchool of Media and Communications. In theCommunications Services industry sector, RMIThas seen a steady increase in graduateemployment percentages while figures for non-RMIT graduates have remained static.
• Opportunity to collaborate on careerdevelopment learning in Spotlight programcurriculum in 2016.
• Establishment of a reciprocal relationship withAIMIA (the Digital Industry Association ofAustralia) to benefit student careers.
Successful collaborations
Careers & Employability2015 Engagement Report Design and Social Context
Careers & Employability2015 Engagement Report Design and Social Context
ApproachCareers and Employability and the College of Design and Social Context identify opportunities to collaborate on a range of careers services that add value and are aligned to the College’s strategic plan to enhance student employability.
Identify opportunity for
collaboration
Document and agree
Collaborate and implement
Report, evaluate and
improve
In-program careers workshops for DSC- Architecture & Design
Program School Year Level Topic
Associate Degree in Graphic Design Architecture and Design 1st year Application letters, resumes, hidden job markets and Interviews
Associate Degree of Interior Design and Decoration Architecture and Design 2nd year Career Strategies for the Creative Industries
Diploma of Product Design Architecture and Design Careers Services and Career Plans
Associate Degree in Graphic Design Architecture and Design Final Resume & Cover letter writing and Interviews
Diploma of Interior Design Architecture and Design Final Resumes, Cover Letters, Linked
Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) Architecture and Design 2nd year Deloitte Digital vacation presentation/application writing tools
Associate Degree Interior Decoration and Design Architecture and Design All year levels Resume and Cover Letter Writing
Careers & Employability2015 Engagement Report Design and Social Context
In-program careers workshops for DSC - Fashion & Textiles
Program School Year Level Topic
Bachelor of Fashion (Design Technology) Fashion and Textiles Final How to get that job when you graduate
Bachelor of Fashion (Design Technology) Fashion and Textiles Final How to get that job when you graduate
Associate Degree in Fashion Design and Technology Fashion and Textiles Interview Skills
Associate Degree in Fashion Design and Technology Fashion and Textiles Final Introduction to Careers Toolkit and Career Health Check
Associate Degree in Fashion Design and Technology Fashion and Textiles Introduction to the Career Toolkit: Job ready
Careers & Employability2015 Engagement Report Design and Social Context
In-program careers workshops for DSC - Global Urban and Social StudiesProgram School Year Level Topic
Bachelor of Youth Work Global Urban and Social Studies Final Introduction to Careers Services
Master of Social Work Global Urban and Social Studies Final Preparing Applications
Master of Social Work Global Urban and Social Studies Final Preparing Effective Job Applications
Master of Social Work Global Urban and Social Studies Final Preparing Effective Job Applications
Master of Social Work Global Urban and Social Studies Final Preparing Social Work Applications
Bachelor of Social Work Global Urban and Social Studies Final Preparing Social Work Applications
Bachelor of Social Work Global Urban and Social Studies Final Preparing Social Work Applications
Bachelor of Social Work Global Urban and Social Studies Final Preparing Social Work Applications
Bachelor of Social Science Psychology Global Urban and Social Studies 3rd Resumes and 360 Degree Interview Feedback Preparation
BA Urban and Regional Planning Global Urban and Social Studies 3rd year Applications, Interviews
Master of Translating & Interpreting Global Urban and Social Studies 1st & 2nd years Intro to C & E resources
International Studies Global Urban and Social Studies 2nd Introduction to applications in preparation for internship
Master of Social Work Global Urban and Social Studies Final Preparing Applications
Careers & Employability2015 Engagement Report Design and Social Context
In-program careers workshops for DSC - Media & CommunicationProgram School Year Level Topic
Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing Media and Communication Final Career Development and Planning
Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting Media and Communication Final Career Planning
Master of Media Media and Communication 2nd year Careers in Media/networking
Bachelor of Communication (journalism) Media and Communication Final CV Writing & Personal Branding
Bachelor of Communication (Media) Media and Communication Final How to write a CV
Bachelor of Arts (Music Industry) Media and Communication Final Interview Skills
Media and Comms 2 day Employability Workshop Media and Communication Final LinkedIn
Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing Media and Communication Final Mock interview tutorial
Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing Media and Communication Final Mock interview tutorial
Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing Media and Communication Final Mock interview tutorial
Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing Media and Communication Final Mock interview tutorial
Bachelor of Arts (Music Industry) Media and Communication Final Planning & Managing your Career
Bachelor of Arts (Music Industry) Media and Communication Final Written Communication: CVs & Cover letters
Master of Media Media and Communication 2nd Year Careers in Media Workshops
Careers & Employability2015 Engagement Report Design and Social Context
Next Steps Employment Workshops - Media & Communication
Careers & Employability2015 Engagement Report Design and Social Context
A two day program of workshops targeted at undergraduate and postgraduate Media & Communications students, delivered in collaboration with the School of Media & Communications.
Next Steps Employment WorkshopsWorkshop 1 Alumni PanelWorkshop 2 Where to from here?
Workshop 3 Measuring your EmployabilityWorkshop 4 Career Options and Where and How to find Jobs?
Workshop 5 Understanding & Identifying your Professional Skills
Workshop 6 How to Write targeted and Industry Specific Applications
Workshop 7 Drop In Clinic
Workshop 8 Interactive Activities• Step by Step resume development• Interview Practice• Portfolio Review• LinkedIn profile
Plan
Implement
Evaluate
Improve
Opportunities for improvement • CDL in the Curriculum - collaboration between the
College and the CDL Curriculum team on SpotlightPrograms and programs with Low SES students.
• Future Edge Program - look for opportunities tobring DSC activities into the program andcollaboration around volunteering.
• Increase usage of InPlace and use of WIL resources• Joint planning with DSC around employer based
events and opportunities.• Collaboration re evaluation of the effectiveness of
C&E programs/activities for DSC students.• A 2016 C&E/DSC College agreement – systematic
and co-ordinated engagement between the twoareas.
Careers & Employability2015 Engagement Report Design and Social Context
Careers & Employability2015 Engagement Report Design and Social Context
Date Event Details11 March Graduate Careers Fair – the Big Meet www1.rmit.edu.au/careers/careersfair
15 – 18 March Careers Week www1.rmit.edu.au/careers/careers_week29 July Internship and Volunteer Fair www1.rmit.edu.au/careers/internship-volunteering-fair1– 5 August National Student Volunteer Week www1.rmit.edu.au/careers/events
22 – 26 August Entrepreneurship Week www1.rmit.edu.au/careers/events
26 September – 2 October Global Careers Week www1.rmit.edu.au/careers/events
Major careers events 2016
All careers events 2016 All careers events are listed in the 2016 Careers and Employability Events Schedule (for internal staff)
Students can view and register for events from the careers event pages or through CareerHub
28%3002
32%3467
40%4364
Careers Toolkit Usage by College
Business
Design and SocialContext
Science, Engineeringand Technology
Careers Toolkit
Careers Toolkit
408
140
433301
950 884
345
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
Architecture &Design
Art Education Fashion &Textiles
Global, Urban &Social Studies
Media andCommunication
Property,Constructionand Project
Management
DSC
No. of CAS Logins to Careers Toolkit
28410
74727
30577
80263
34629
85436
0
10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
80000
90000
2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015
Business Design and Social Context Science, Engineering and Health
No. of Total Student Logins per College 2014-15
* In 2014, 66,908 student logins were not aligned to a college* In 2015, 44,869 student logins were not aligned to a college
CareerHub
CareerHub
62672333 2773 3289
1741715017
5508
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
16000
18000
20000
Architecture &Design
Art Education Fashion &Textiles
Global, Urbanand Social
Studies
Media andCommunication
Property,Constructionand Project
Management
DSC
No. Student Logins to CareerHub
CareerHub - Spotlight Programs
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Total No. of CareerHub Logins
CareerHub
3119
6849
4345
9516
4486
9366
0100020003000400050006000700080009000
10000
2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015
Business Design and Social Context Science, Engineering and Health
No. of Distinct Student Logins per College 2014-15
* In 2014, 8,074 distinct student logins were not aligned to a college* In 2015, 4,425 distinct student logins were not aligned to a college
CareerHub
977
381 574 600
1917 1930
596
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
Architecture &Design
Art Education Fashion &Textiles
Global, Urbanand Social
Studies
Media andCommunication
Property,Constructionand Project
Management
DSC
No. of Distinct Student Logins to CareerHub
CareerHub Jobs
968 8741135
8921067
1350
20681918
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
QRT 1 QRT 2 QRT 3 QRT 4 QRT 1 QRT 2 QRT 3 QRT 4
2014 2015
Total Jobs Added 2014-15
CareerHub Jobs
8%
6%
17%
11%
12%
9%
11%
4%
5%
7%
3%
7%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%
Art, Design and Architecture
Building, Construction and Planning
Business
Communication and Digital Media
Computing, Games and Information Technology
Education and Training
Engineering
Environment and Sustainability
Healthcare and Medical
International and Community Services
Justice and Legal
Science
Break-down of Jobs Added by Occupation
CareerHub Jobs
24%
5%
21%
12%
29%
8%
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
35.00%
Final Year/ Graduate International Jobs Other Part-time/Casual Postgraduate/Alumni
Work IntegratedLearning
Break-down of Jobs Added by Type of Employment
CareerHub Jobs
33%164806
32%157563
35%176410
Job Views by College
Business
Design and Social Context
Science, Engineering andHealth
* In 2015, a count of 113,185 job views were not aligned to a college
CareerHub Jobs
13713
3896 4279 5670
30121 29823
10576
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
Architecture &Design
Art Education Fashion &Textiles
Global, Urbanand Social
Studies
Media andCommunication
Property,Constructionand Project
Management
DSC
No. Student Job Views in CareerHub
CareerHub Jobs – Spotlight Programs
870
2513
918554
15571313
1518
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
Total No. of Job Views
CareerHub Jobs
* In 2015, a count of 26,658 job views were not aligned to a college
33%35325
31%33428
36%37757
Job Interest by College
Business
Design and Social Context
Science, Engineering andHealth
CareerHub Jobs
2860
888 906 1004
5326 5849
2411
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
Architecture &Design
Art Education Fashion &Textiles
Global, Urbanand Social
Studies
Media andCommunication
Property,Constructionand Project
Management
DSC
No. Student Job Interest in CareerHub
Job interest is the number of times students click ‘how to apply’ for job ads.
CareerHub Jobs – Spotlight Programs
Job interest is the number of times students click ‘how to apply’ for job ads.
96
597
15977
341
179
279
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Total No. of Job Interest
Future Edge
* In 2015, 55 Future Edge enrolments were not aligned to a college
33%190
30%168
37%208
Break-down of Future Edge Enrolments by College
Business
Design and SocialContextScience, Engineeringand Health
Future Edge
6 2 3 8
44
23
12
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Architecture &Design
Art Education Fashion &Textiles
Global, Urbanand Social
Studies
Media andCommunication
Property,Constructionand Project
Management
DSC
No. of Future Edge Enrolments
Future Edge – Spotlight Programs
1
4
2
0
2
3
00
0.51
1.52
2.53
3.54
4.5
Total Future Edge Enrolments
LEAD
* In 2015, 49 LEAD enrolments were not aligned to a college
30%134
29%130
41%180
Break-down of LEAD Enrolments by College
Business
Design and SocialContextScience, Engineeringand Health
LEAD
4 0 2 4
45
167
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Architecture &Design
Art Education Fashion &Textiles
Global, Urbanand Social
Studies
Media andCommunication
Property,Constructionand Project
Management
DSC
No. of LEAD Enrolments
LEAD – Spotlight Programs
0
3 3
0 0
1
00
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
Total LEAD Enrolments
402
602 600
0100200300400500600700
Business Design and Social Context Science, Engineering and Technology
Careers Counselling Appointments by College 2015
Careers counselling
Careers counselling
4020
43 34
139165
190
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
Architecture &Design
Art Education Fashion &Textiles
Global, Urbanand Social
Studies
Media andCommunication
Property,Constructionand Project
Management
DSC
No. Career Appoinment Attendances
Careers counselling – Spotlight Programs
5
8
12
109
3 3
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Total Attendance at Careers Appointments
Career Health Check
26%276
38%401
36%372
Career Health Check Attendance by College
Business
Design and SocialContext
Science, Engineeringand Health
*In 2015, 377 Career Health Check attendees were not aligned to a college
Career Health Check
11 4 19 18
69
141
180
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
Architecture &Design
Art Education Fashion &Textiles
Global, Urbanand Social
Studies
Media andCommunication
Property,Constructionand Project
Management
DSC
No. Career Health Check Attendances
Career Health Check – Spotlight Programs
0
4
6
1
0
2 2
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Total Attendance at CHC Appointments
Careers events
* This event attendance data does not include in-program workshops
4280
3441
4349
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
Business Design and Social Context Science, Engineering and Health
Total Event/Workshop Attendance Numbers by College
Careers events
* This event attendance data does not include in-program workshops
22691 66 138
685534
1720
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Architecture &Design
Art Education Fashion &Textiles
Global, Urbanand Social
Studies
Media andCommunication
Property,Constructionand Project
Management
DSC
Total Event/Workshop Attendance Numbers by School
Careers events – Spotlight Programs
* This event attendance data does not include in-program workshops
12
28
71
4
30 2717
01020304050607080
Total Events/Workshop Attendance by Spotlight Program
Jobs on Campus
22
9 6 4
55 57
90
10
20
30
40
50
60
Architecture &Design
Art Education Fashion &Textiles
Global, Urbanand Social
Studies
Media andCommunication
Property,Constructionand Project
Management
DSC
Students in Jobs on Campus
Jobs on Campus – Spotlight Programs
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Students in Jobs on Campus
In-program workshops
*In 2015, 1,703 In-program Careers Workshop attendees were not aligned to a college
25%794
37%1198
38%1232
Attendance at In-program Careers Workshops by College
Business
Design and SocialContext
Science,Engineering andHealth
Industry mentoring
3
254
141
309
Other
Science Engineering and Health
Design and Social Context
Buisiness
Total Partnerships per College
Industry mentoring
10%5
90%47
Women@RMIT Mentoring Partnerships by College
Business
Design and SocialContext
Science, Engineeringand Health
Was previously Women in Engineering and IT.
Industry mentoring
27%13
52%25
21%10
Pride Mentoring Partnerships by College
Business
Design and SocialContext
Science,Technology andEngineering
Industry mentoring
38%194
23%116
39%197
Career Mentoring Partnerships by College
Business
Design and SocialContext
Science,Engineering andHealth
Industry mentoring
100%62
SIM Mentoring Partnerships by College
Business
Design and SocialContext
Science,Engineering andHealth
Industry mentoring
100%35
Vietnam Mentoring Partnerships by College
Business
Design and SocialContext
Science,Engineering andHealth
WIL activities recorded in InPlace 2015
1688
2741
2180
760
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
DSC
DSC - No. of WIL Activities 2015
Placement
Project
Simulation
Project and Simulation
DSC WIL activities recorded in InPlace 2015 by School