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Event: Experience Works - Curtain University Careers Fair Date: Wednesday 11th August 2010Presenter: Gavin Williams

THE BENEFITS OF WORK EXPERIENCE

IS THIS YOU NOW?

Considering career choices

Thinking about study options

Makingdecisions and future plans

WORK EXPERIENCE

Giving to receive.

MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS

• Your Values

• The Work Environment

• Tasks & Responsibilities

FEET IN OTHER WORLDS

• Create Connections

• Gain Experience

• Employment + Other Opportunities

GAINING WORK EXPERIENCE

• Ask Networks & Mentors

• Approach Employers

• Internship

CASE STUDY

• Final year Accounting with no industry experience

• Placement with boutique firm in West Perth

“Bridge between excelling in education &succeeding at work”.

• Speak to Linda & Clint @ AELC display

• www.aelc.edu.au

THANK YOU

“Chance favours the prepared mind”Louis Pasteur