1. CURTIN CAREERS, EMPLOYMENT & LEADERSHIP
Services for Higher Degree by Research Students
Specialise in working with HDR students.
Gill Neville,
Career Development Consultant – for HDRs & Faculty of Health Sciences

2. Career planning is a very individual activity as we all want different things our of a career and have different things to offer. HDR students often have very specific or niche career plans and find generic career resources aren’t that helpful; so many of you may find one to one careers advice very useful. HDR Careers Consultant role
Career pathways with a PhD/MPhil, comparing industry versus academic career options etc.
Assistance with job applications – for industry and academia. Plus mock interviews are available to book.

4. Drive your career (emotional intelligence)
Workshop & Online Careers Module Topics:
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
Plus, Curtin Leadership Challenge modules – topics such as conflict management,
teamwork, making change, self awareness etc

5. UniHub
EWYL

6. HDR specific topics offered throughout the year – on UniHub/advertised by GRS

7. Summary
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
eGrad School - various free online courses, including ‘Developing your Career’
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
The Thesis Whisperer – Blog for research students
Improve your job application writing skills & get feedback on them before you click ‘submit’
Mock interview practice – contact Careers, Employment & Leadership to arrange an appointment for this: or
Our services are FREE for current students and up to 12 months after you graduate