JumpStart Your Career! Careers seminars for science students

Are you ready to graduate?

The Faculty of Science invites you to find out more about your options after graduation. It’s never too early to be thinking about the next step in your career, so prepare yourself by doing your research, asking questions and attending some of the careers events on offer this semester! You will also have the opportunity to hear from industry representatives and recent Science graduates who were in your shoes not too long ago!

The next round of careers seminars for science students will be held in September 2009. Come along for expert advice on the following topics:

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Seminar 1: Science panel and career options for science graduates

Discover the best way to approach your job search and learn from some science experts what opportunities are available to you. Guest presenters are two professionals from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research institute and one recent successful science graduate who will talk about their career paths in science and what job opportunities are out there for science graduates. REGISTER HERE.

Seminar 2: Resume writing and job applications for science students

Get expert tips on how to navigate your way through the application process, prepare cover letters that get noticed, and how to put together a professional-looking resume. Our guest presenter is a Recruitment Consultant from Techstaff, Australia's leading scientific and technical recruiter. Techstaff will provide an employer's perspective on resumes and job applications. REGISTER HERE.

Seminar 3: Improving your interview skills for science jobs

Would you like some tips on how to improve your interview skills? A representative from APESMA will talk about growth areas and job prospects for science graduates and the benefits of joining a professional association as well as revealing hints and tips to get the job you want. Come along and hear from a recent science graduate about the interview process, what to do before, during and after the interview, vital interview strategies, interpreting questions, repertoire of stories and gaining confidence. REGISTER HERE.

The Careers Centre can help you!

Did you know that the University of Sydney offers a specialist careers service just for you? The Careers Centre offers a wide range of free services to enrolled students including: Career Fairs on campus, Employer Presentations, an extensive jobs database (casual, vacation, internships, part-time and graduate vacancies), a range of career workshop including Resume Rescue workshops 3 times per week, professional careers advice; help with career direction; and a careers resource centre. The Careers Centre is located on Level 5 of the Jane Foss Russell building on City Road.

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See the World! Am I eligible to go on exchange?

The International Office runs regular information sessions for students considering a year overseas on exchange at one of the University’s exchange partners.

All students should check with the Faculty of Science to ensure there are no restrictions on their program of study before applying for the exchange. The following eligibility criteria normally apply for the University-wide student exchange programs:

• Undergraduate students must have completed 48 credit points at the University of Sydney at the time of application (you can apply in the second semester of first year to depart in the second semester of second year).
• You must have achieved at least a credit average (65% or higher) over your academic record at the University of Sydney and should have passed all subjects.
• You must be enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Sydney while away on exchange, taking classes that will count as credit towards your normal Sydney enrolment i.e. you cannot study classes overseas for recreation or personal interest.
• You must have sufficient funding for the exchange period.

Find out more about Exchange and the information sessions.

Dean of Science Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship

Take a load off your travel expenses! The Faculty of Science Dean's Undergraduate Exchange Scholarships are offered to undergraduate students enrolled in a Faculty of Science award course and intending to study overseas through the University of Sydney Exchange program.

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