Career Health Check - are you on track? (Mid-course Students)
The Careers and Employability team invite you to participate in an anonymous Career Health Check 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 am a member of a student club / society at Murdoch (or professional association) 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 sense of what I want for the future and know what I need to do to explore possible 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 use the career portal: myMurdochCareer to view jobs, career events and employability resources.
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Yes
No (see: murdoch.edu.au/mymurdochcareer)
5. I have an understanding of employers who offer student and/or graduate opportunities related to my studies / field of interest / profession
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Yes
No or unsure (search: GradConnection / GradAustralia directories, jobs boards and jobs / events on murdoch.edu.au/mymurdochcareer)
6. I have a current resume / CV suitable for applying for jobs or student opportunities related to my studies / field of interest / profession.
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Yes
No (see resources tab: murdoch.edu.au/mymurdochcareer)
7. I have applied for jobs or student opportunities and still developing my application writing and interview skills but understand recruitment processes in my field of interest / profession
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Yes
No (see resources tab: murdoch.edu.au/mymurdochcareer)
8. I have been to an employer presentation, networking event, conference and/or careers fair (in-person or virtual) and heard or spoken to professionals related to my studies / field of interest / profession
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Yes
No (go to events page: careers.murdoch.edu.au)
9. I have a LinkedIn profile (or similar) and beginning to use it to develop my professional network online.
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Yes
No (tips to get you started: linkedin.com/help)
10. I have participated in (or plan to participate in before I graduate) industry experience or an activity to increase my employability (e.g. paid or volunteer work related to my studies / field of interest / profession, a student competition / program, an industry project unit / internship unit / practicum unit, additional training / certification).
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Yes
No (go to employability page: careers.murdoch.edu.au)
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: