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Science Careers Monash University

Science Careers Monash University. Kerina Alter Wed 25 May 2005. My Journey. Yr 12 - Wanted to do forensics / med? B.A. / B.Sc (Hons) – Monash University Majors: Police studies, physiology and pharmacology Minors: Microbiology, Anatomy, and History Where to now? Pharmaceutical rep? IVF ?

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Science Careers Monash University

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  1. Science CareersMonash University Kerina Alter Wed 25 May 2005

  2. My Journey • Yr 12 - Wanted to do forensics / med? • B.A. / B.Sc (Hons) – Monash University • Majors: Police studies, physiology and pharmacology • Minors: Microbiology, Anatomy, and History • Where to now? • Pharmaceutical rep? • IVF ? • Cardiac technologist ? • Ambulance ? • Honours • Monash Institute of Medical Research

  3. Role & Responsibilities • Consulting • Market Analyst • Grad Cert. In Business Administration- Swinburne • Senior Consultant (management / project consulting) MPR Group Pty Ltd • Communicate the activities of clients in the technology sector for the purpose of ? • Raising money (gov grants, listing on ASX, investors) • Accessing gov programs (R&D tax con, EMDG) • Attracting suppliers / partners / buyers • Help companies to gear up for product launches –strategy (Sales and marketing, human resources, funding, company structure)

  4. Skills • Consulting Skills • Written and oral communication (including good listening skills) • Analytical • Problem solving • Market research • High people skills • Intellectual creativity • Team work • Project management • Grad Dip. Public Relations – RMIT University • Volunteer work

  5. Challenges • What am I qualified to do? • What are your interests? • What are your strengths? • Generalist Focus

  6. Tips • Speak to people – what do you do? how did you get there? Follow up • Work experience – eg. Vacation work, initiative • Volunteer work • Resources: • Newspapers • Job recruitment web sites eg. Monseacs, Seek, Mycareer, Careerone, KellyScientific, Hahnpharma • Company websites • Industry journals – science, nature • Recruitment consultants • Network - Industry groups eg. BioMelbourne, AusBiotech • Careers centre on campus – Monseacs • Graduate / entry level jobs

  7. Where to from here? • Good CV and cover letter – demonstrate skills via achievements • Good presentation skills (interview) – sell your value • Further study? • Overseas opportunities, interstate? • Start your own business ? • Set yourself a career plan – what you want to do and what do you need to do to get there?

  8. Final tips • Good luck! • and remember: • You’re not alone … • It’s the journey not the destination that will count • Remain positive Kerina Alter E: kalter@netspace.net.au

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