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Careers in the Curriculum

Unit code: HAC0001

Credit points0 Credit Points
Duration1 Semester
Contact hours1 Hour per week
CampusHawthorn
PrerequisitesNil
CorequisitesNil

Related course(s)

A unit of study in all undergraduate programs within the Faculty of Life and Social Sciences.
 
All Swinburne undergraduate students must complete this compulsory unit of study,Careers in the Curriculum. Careers in the Curriculum is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects.
Careers in the Curriculum has been developed by Swinburne Careers and Employment who provide advice and feedback on completing job applications and undergoing interviews, directed at obtaining graduate employment. Careers in the Curriculum is a compulsory unit usually undertaken in second year.

Students will not incur a HECS or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' employability skills. 

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

The graduate attributes which relate to this unit help to produce graduates who:

  • Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational, or study areas.
  • Are adaptable and manage change.
  • Operate effectively in work or community situations.

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.