From the editor
Careers NewsletterWelcome to my careers newsletter for week 4, term two 2010
Welcome to my careers newsletter. This newsletter is designed to help inform students about further education opportunities, employment and miscellaneous careers matters. Please try to look out for new newsletters as they contain very valuable information.
I would like to encourage you to apply for scholarships if you are in year 12, and to prepare for the possibility if you are in earlier years. The number one thing that providers are looking for in scholarship applications is evidence of volunteering and of getting involved in extra-curricular activities. So start getting involved and document all your activities.
Year 12 students should be researching their options by now. Make sure you follow up the recommendations that I gave you during your careers interview.
Year 10 students should be starting to think about what they are going to do for work
experience in term 4. Some employers require applications well before then. I will be
conducting work experience preparation lessons for year 10 in the coming weeks.
Year 10 students will also be doing resume preparation soon, so start collecting information
and references.
Speaking of resume's, have a look at these resume' bloopers- make sure you don't make them.
Mistakes on a resume
These are from actual resumes:
"Personal: I'm married with 9 children. I don't require prescription drugs.
"I am extremely loyal to my present firm, so please don't let them know of my
immediate availability."
"Qualifications: I am a man filled with passion and integrity, and I can act on short notice.
I'm a class act and do not come cheap."
"I intentionally omitted my salary history. I've made money and lost money. I've been rich
and I've been poor. I prefer being rich."
"Note: Please don't misconstrue my 14 jobs as 'job-hopping'. I have never quit a job."
"Number of dependents: 40."
"Marital Status: Often. Children: Various."
RESUME BLOOPERS
"Here are my qualifications for you to overlook."
REASONS FOR LEAVING THE LAST JOB:
"Responsibility makes me nervous."
"They insisted that all employees get to work by 8:45 every morning. Couldn't work under
those conditions."
REASONS FOR LEAVING MY LAST JOB:
"Was met with a string of broken promises and lies, as well as cockroaches."
"I was working for my mom until she decided to move."
"The company made me a scapegoat - just like my three previous employers."
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
"While I am open to the initial nature of an assignment, I am decidedly disposed that
it be so oriented as to at least partially incorporate the experience enjoyed heretofore
and that it be configured so as to ultimately lead to the application of more rarefied
facets of financial management as the major sphere of responsibility."
"I was proud to win the Gregg Typting Award."
SPECIAL REQUESTS & JOB OBJECTIVES:
"Please call me after 5:30 because I am self-employed and my employer does not know
I am looking for another job."
"My goal is to be a meteorologist, but since I have no training in meteorology, I suppose
I should try stock brokerage."
"I procrastinate - especially when the task is unpleasant."
PHYSICAL DISABILITIES:
"Minor allergies to house cats and Mongolian sheep."
PERSONAL INTERESTS:
"Donating blood. 14 gallons so far."
SMALL TYPOS THAT CAN CHANGE THE MEANING:
"Education: College, August 1880-May 1984."
"Work Experience: Dealing with customers' conflicts that arouse."
"Develop and recommend an annual operating expense fudget."
"I'm a rabid typist."
"Instrumental in ruining entire operation for a Midwest chain operation."
Just another advantage of working your way to the top. 
University News (Careers Newsletter)
The Australian Catholic University is offering a new course in Physiotherapy. For more information, have a look at www.acu.edu.au/physiotherapy
CQ University is a leading provider of University Education for international students. If
you are an international student intending on studying at University level when you
leave school, you should have a look at their prospectus (I can lend you a copy) or
have a look at www.cquni.edu.au
The University of Newcastle is offering a summer school program to girls in year 9 from
non-English speaking, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds in maths and
science. If you love maths and science, come and see me for a unique opportunity.
For more information have a look at www.newcastle.edu.au/aimhigh
Private Education Providers (Careers Newsletter)
Julius Media specialises in theatre, events, music, film and TV. They have invited
students to their open days on 29th May, 14th August or 9th October. These start at
1pm and booking is requitred. Call 02-96385955 for more information or to book. Julius
also allow ONE nomination from each school for a scholarship valued at up to $12,700.
Preference will be given to students who see me because they have read this newsletter.
I am prepared to help you in any way I can.
Martin College has given me a prospectus. They offer Vocational and University
pathway courses, a careers starter program and credit towards selected universities.
See me to borrow a brochure or have a look at http://www.martincollege.edu.au/index.aspx
St Patricks business college boasts 100% success rate in employment placement or university with a minimum of 6 months reduction in their degree course. The minimum salary was $31,500 per annum. Check them ouit on www.stpatsbuscol.com.au
Jobs, employment issues, apprenticeships and traineeships (careers newsletter)
Donut King and Michelles Patisserie are offering part time jobs at Dee Why in the new
centre. The hours are flexible and they can fit them around your study. Contact
Steve on 0414819083
The Fair Work ombudsman can help make sure you get the right pay and conditions. Have
a look at www.fairwork.gov.au/apprenticestrainees
The MTA (Motor Traders Association) is offering to help you get an apprenticeship in the motor indusrty. Have a look at www.mtaplus.com.au They also specialise in helping students from non english speaking backgrounds.
Scholarships and Cadetships (Careers Newsletter)
The University of NSW offers scholarship in a variety of ways. Have a look at www.co-op.unsw.edu.au
If you are interested in a Cadetship as an accountant, you should attend the Cadetship
Evening this Thursday night from 4.30pm at the Sydney Convenmtion Centre, Bayside
Gallery, level 1. Register at www.charteredaccountants.com.au/students
Miscellaneous (Careers Newsletter)
The Australian Defence Force is offering a "Gap Year". You can join them for one year
after your HSC and there is no obligation to stay on. Think of it as a one year work
experience. If you are interested, have a look at www.defencejobs.gov.au/gapyear
Do you care about which government is in power? Labor? Liberal? Greens? independents?
or other?. Then DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. Enroll to vote. All students who are 17 years
old or older can enroll to vote once you are 18. You never know when an election is
likely to be called. Come and see me for more details.
Meet the business leader! Ever wondered what a chartered accountant does? Come and
meet the business leaders, Wednesday 18 August 2010 at The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia Level 1, 33 Erskine Street, Sydney at 4pm until 7pm. Year 10
and 11 students. Dress: smart casual. There is no charge and nibblies will be provided.
The university of Sydney is runing intensive HSC preparation courses.
If you are really keen to get a high ATAR, you should have a look at this. www.sydney.edu.au/cce/brochures
Southern Cross Cultural Exchange is looking for host families to host students from
overseas. If you are interested, have a look at www.scce.com.au and/or come and
see me for a brochure
