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Welcome to the what can I do with my degree’ seminar

Welcome to the what can I do with my degree’ seminar. Student Counselling and Career Service, Registry Building. 06 350 5935 http://careers.massey.ac.nz http://health-counselling.massey.ac.nz/. Massey career service – what does it do?

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Welcome to the what can I do with my degree’ seminar

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  1. Welcome to the what can I do with my degree’ seminar Student Counselling and Career Service, Registry Building. 06 350 5935http://careers.massey.ac.nz http://health-counselling.massey.ac.nz/

  2. Massey career service – what does it do? • Helps no matter what stage you’re at in your career thinking • Assists you with: • issues to consider in choosing a career • researching roles, organisations, the labour market and options with your subject • accessing vacancies and the hidden job market • applying for work…CV’s, interviews etc • queries re further study • Works face-to-face, phone or email - pncareers@massey.ac.nz – drop-in sessions 2.00 until 4.00 Tuesday - Thursday

  3. What skills are you developing? All employers will expect you to highlight the skills; knowledge and experience that you have that’s relevant to the role. You’ll also need to evidence this – ideally using examples from all aspects of your life…study; work; activities etc. Brainstorm – what skills could you offer?

  4. Some skills/attributes you’re developing: Communication Analytical Research Time management Interpersonal Cross-cultural awareness Self-confidence Attention to detail Lateral thinking Curiosity Self-reliance Language ability

  5. Career options • Many careers are open to graduates of any discipline! • Some will require your subject, others see it as useful. • For those with language qualifications, common career destinations are teaching; translating and interpreting; hospitality; travel and tourism; marketing; exporting and trade; diplomacy; immigration; law enforcement; customer services…

  6. Career options continued… However, what about… Publishing – ever heard of a ‘web localiser’? Broadcast media – dubbing and sub-titles for example? Teaching English? Research roles where other languages open new fields of study

  7. Possible employers are… Government – from Foreign Affairs and Trade through Customs, Immigration and Justice to Trade & Enterprise, Tourism NZ and local government. Aid and Development organisations District Health Boards; Conference organisers, Education bodies Finance and Banking; Media; Marketing – a vast range!

  8. Are qualifications enough? No! You’ll also need to show their applicability plus relevant skills; experience (possibly) and research into the role, sector and organisation. Further study may be required or useful – particularly ‘specialist’. Grades can be important – so make sure you enjoy your papers and programme! Think – how can you ‘add value’ to an employer?

  9. Individual career choice - continued • Overall life goals • Look at each choice or step as it contributes to your overall goal • Be willing to make short-term sacrifices for long-term benefits • Think carefully about becoming too specialized • Portable knowledge & skills - employability/transferability is the key • Networking - for information and job search

  10. Individual career choice - questions Ask yourself: • Will the role involve activities that I enjoy? • Will it allow me to use/develop some of my best skills? • Will I be able to do things that are meaningful to me? • Will it be a good match for my personality?

  11. Individual career choice – how we can help • See ‘on-line career choice tools’ under ‘choosing a career’ at http://careers.massey.ac.nz • Arrange a ‘Career Voyage’ appointment via pncareers@massey.ac.nz- this is a tool designed to help you to identify types of work that match your career interests and preferences. • Remember our 1:1 career drop-in sessions - from 2.00 until 4.00 Tuesday through Thursday

  12. More sources of help • See Massey CareerHub – our vacancy system at -http://careers.massey.ac.nz • Use www.careers.govt.nz – select ‘Get job info’ and explore 700 + occupations, or sectors such as government; education; marketing and possible roles in them • See www.graduateopportunities.com for jobs

  13. Yet more sources of help… • Consider joining relevant professional bodies to access vacancies; attend events; network; seek information from contacts you make. • Explore other ways of developing marketable and relevant skills. • Asia Foundation programmes for exchanges; internships; scholarships; events etc…see www.asianz.org.nz • See www.prospects.ac.uk – ‘Jobs & Work – Explore working Abroad – Country Specific Information.

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