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Careers in the Curriculum

Unit code: HES0000

Credit points0 Credit Points
Duration
1 Semester
Contact hours12 hours
CampusHawthorn
Prerequisites
Nil
Corequisites
Nil

Aims and objectives

To introduce students to the techniques for successfully gaining desired employment and the skills necessary for effective career planning and career management.

Teaching methods

Class

Assessment

Assignment (job application and introduction letter)

Generic skills outcomes

In this unit, students are expected to enhance the Key Generic Skills below as recognised by Engineers Australia. The Unit Outline explains how these outcomes will be achieved.
  • Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
  • Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
  • Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution 
  • Ability to utilize a systems approach to design and operational performance
  • Ability to function effectively as an individual and in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
  • Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development
  • Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development.
  • Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them
  • Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and capacity to do so

Content

Identification of skills and values

  • Writing a winning resume
  • Writing cover letters
  • Networking, graduate attributes, employer expectations
  • Interview theory
  • Interview practice
  • Topic selected in consultation with Faculty, guest speakers
  • Further selection processes
  • Career Action Plan

Reading materials

Lewis, M & O’Noel, K, Your Careers Change Action Kit, 1993.
Bright, J & Earl, J, Resumes That Get Shortlisted. 2nd edn, Business Publishing, 2004.
Hanna, SL, Career by Design: Communicating Your Way to Success. Pearson Prentice Hall, 3rd edn, 2005.