Career Health Check - are you on track? (First Year Students)
The Careers and Employability team invite you to participate in an anonymous self-assessment for National Careers Week (May 17 - 23, 2021). Simply respond "Yes" or "No" to the following 10 questions. (No student details will be collected but we would love to see some FIVE star ratings!)
1. I enjoy my study area/s - my degree feels like a good fit for me so far.
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Yes
No or Unsure (you can see: myMurdoch Advice if you would like to discuss options).
2. I have found a student club / society or activity at Murdoch that relates to my studies / field of interest / profession.
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Yes
No (go to: murdochguild.com.au/clubs)
3. I have a broad sense of what I want for the future and roughly know what I need to do to explore possible future career options or work in my profession.
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Yes
No or unsure (go to services page: careers.murdoch.edu.au)
4. I have used the careers portal: myMurdochCareer to view jobs, career events or employability resources.
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Yes
No (murdoch.edu.au/mymurdochcareer)
5. I have begun to identify employers who offer student and/or graduate opportunities related to my studies / field of interest / profession e.g. volunteer work, paid work, student programs (internships / vacation programs / clerkships / cadetships), graduate programs.
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Yes
No (search: GradConnection / GradAustralia directories, jobs boards and jobs / events on murdoch.edu.au/mymurdochcareer)
6. I have a resume / CV.
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Yes
No (see resources on: murdoch.edu.au/mymurdochcareer)
7. I know how to write a cover letter tailored for a specific job (meeting the needs of the employer).
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Yes
No or unsure (see resources on: murdoch.edu.au/mymurdochcareer)
8. I have been to an employer presentation, networking event, and/or careers fair (or have one planned for this year). This includes virtual events.
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Yes
No (go to events page: careers.murdoch.edu.au)
9. I am aware of platforms like LinkedIn and the importance of creating professional connections in industry as a student
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Yes
No (go to: linkedin.com/help)
10. I understand what it means to be a well-rounded student and take advantage of opportunities both within and outside my degree to increase my employability.
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Yes
No (Employability = (Qualifications + Skills/Attributes + Experience) x Contacts)
Add up all your "Yes" responses above and enter your score here (Remember your score).
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(0 - 10)
Submit for your Career Health rating (based on your score)
Should be Empty: