1. CURTIN CAREERS, EMPLOYMENT & LEADERSHIP
Services for Higher Degree by Research Students
Gill Neville,
Careers Consultant – for HDRs & Faculty of Health Sciences

2. PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR CAREER NOW:
Final year of your research will be extremely challenging & looking for a job is a full-time job, so start researching potential employers early and plug any skills gaps
Academic jobs are extremely competitive – a strategic plan is needed if this is to be realistic e.g. publish, be proactive in your department, network, collaborate
Start building your networks from today – f2f & online. Effective use of social media will give you access to info, jobs & influential people = VITAL
Consider participating in the Next Step Industry Mentoring program (2018)
eGrad School - various free online courses, including ‘Developing your Career’
The Thesis Whisperer – Blog for research students

6. CURTIN CAREERS ILLUMINATE CHALLENGE
challenge.curtin.edu.au
Drive your career (emotional intelligence)
Boosting your professionalism
Workplace rights and responsibilities
Who am I?
Decision making strategies
Entrepreneurship
Intrapreneurship
Resumes
Cover letters
Selection criteria
Interviews
What is your personal brand?
Stop googling, start networking
How to get to know your industry