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CAREERS GAZETTE 18 NOVEMBER 2016

ISSUE 29

CONTENTS

PAGE FURTHER EDUCATION

1 Dates to Diarise in Term 4

2 2016 VCAA Results

2 Accessing VCE Results via SMS

3 VTAC 2016 Key Dates

3 Dates of Main Round Tertiary Offers for all States

4 News from Monash University

5 VCA & MCM's 2017 Intensive Summer Schools

5 Photographic Imaging College (PIC)

6 VCE 2017 Summer Schools

7 Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic) at CQUniversity (Melbourne)

7 Sae Qantm College Information Night

8 UMAT2017

8 Low Income Healthcare Card for Australian Students

8 Looking for Work?

9 Useful Tips for Successful Interviews

Dates to Diarise in Term 4

Year 12 VTAC very late applications – from 4 November to 2 December

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2016 VCAA Results

Year 12’s, and Year 10 and 11 students who may have sat Unit 3/4 exams, are reminded that the study scores come out on Monday 12 December 2016. To access these results students can:

Log on to Results and ATAR any time from 7.00am, Monday 12 December to 5.00pm on Friday 18 December (AEDST. This service is free and operates 24 hours a day.

Type in your VCAA student number and where a PIN is required, type in the first four digits of your birth date,

e.g. 22 August = 2208 It should be pointed out that the school is not in a position to release results or ATARs to parents or other parties as the results are the property of the student. Students and parents are certainly encouraged to make an appointment to discuss possible changes to preferences and other issues arising out of results, however. The ATAR statement from VTAC and the results from VCAA will be in the mail from Tuesday 13 December 2016.

Students must pre-register if they wish to receive their results by text message. To pre-register students will need to send a message to 19 787 888 with their VCE student number (just the eight-digit number, not including the letter on the end) then a space and then their PIN (4 digits). Non-Year 12 students: The PIN is the first four digits of their date of birth e.g. 21 November = 2111. Year 12 students: The PIN is the first four digits of their date of birth e.g. 21 November = 2111 unless students changed their PIN online as was recommended. This SMS will cost $1.10 max (incl. GST). Students must send this message from the mobile number they want the results delivered to. Registrations open at 9.00am on Monday 7 November, and will close at 12 midnight on Sunday 11 December and the results and ATAR will then be sent to the registered mobile number at approximately 7.00am Monday 12 December 2016. Students who will be overseas as this time should NOT register to have their results sent by SMS, but rather access them on the internet. Students encountering problems should please contact the helpline on 1800 501 083. Instructions on registering for SMS are also available on the VTAC website at VTAC SMS

Accessing VCE Results via SMS

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Dates of Main Round Tertiary Offers for all States

VTAC International students Early Offers – Monday 19 December 2016 International students Main Offers – Monday 9 January 2017 Local students – Wednesday 18 January 2017

SATAC Tuesday 17 January 2017

UAC Wednesday 18 January 2017

QTAC Tuesday 17 January 2017

TISC Wednesday 18 January 2017

Reminder: VTAC 2016 Key Dates

*** Students who missed the SEAS deadline can add information to your course application about how your studies have been affected or disadvantaged by circumstances out of your control. This can be done through the VTAC Personal Statement. The Personal Statement is not a replacement for SEAS. The Personal Statement is not equivalent to submitting a SEAS application, however it is an opportunity for you to outline impacting circumstances.

For a full list of cancelled, amended and new courses, visit VTAC Course Updates

www.vtac.edu.au

VTAC Personal Statement *** Friday 2 December 2016

ATARs Released Monday 12 December 2016

COP for Early International Offers closes Thursday 15 December 2016

Early Round International Offers Monday 19 December 2016

Change of Preference (COP) closes Tuesday 20 December 2016

Main Round International Offers Monday 9 January 2017

Main Round Domestic Offers Wednesday 18 January 2017

Further Offer Rounds Tuesday 7 February 2017 onwards

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What happens if something occurs after the VTAC SEAS deadline? In the case of a student experiencing educational disadvantage since the SEAS closing date which was in October, Year 12 students may apply for SEAS directly with Monash by completing the Monash University Special Entry and Access Scheme form. Students must provide their VTAC ID with their evidence, and send certified copies of all

relevant documents to support their claim of disadvantage along with the form - Monash University Direct Application Special Entry and Access Scheme

Important Information for VCE International Students

International students undertaking an Australian Year 12 who are unable to meet the minimum 30 in EAL requirement are able to sit another English proficiency test. Depending on which Australian Year 12 qualification the student has undertaken, the English proficiency test

must be sat on or after the last English examination date for it to be considered. The recommended English proficiency tests are –

*If a student wishes to commence study in semester 1 2017, they should consider the Pearson’s Test of English

(Academic) as it allows for the quickest return of results (5-7 business days) - Pearson Test

Note: Some Monash undergraduate courses have higher English language requirements, therefore the EAL score and English proficiency test entry requirements may be higher.

Overall score of 58 with no Communicative Skills lower

than 50

Overall band score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0

Total score of 79 with 12 in Listening, 13 in Reading, 21 in

Writing and 18 in Speaking

Total score of 550 with 4.5 in Test of Written English

Overall score of 176 with no band less than 169.

Overall score of 176 with no band less than 169.

News from Monash University

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Photographic Imaging College (PIC)

VCA & MCM's 2017 Intensive Summer Schools

Students keen on the visual and performing arts are invited to join in on a summer immersed in arts with a variety of performing and visual art summer school programs at the Victorian College of the Arts and the

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music in the Southbank arts precinct. The 2017 Summer school intensives available in Acting, Film and Television, Pop Song Writing, Music Theatre, Composition for Animation, Visual Art: Drawing & Painting, Dance, and Music. Find out more at Short Courses & Summer Schools

Photographic Imaging College (PIC) was established since 1982 and is based in Preston at the Northern College of the Arts & Technology (NCAT). The college offers both a Certificate IV in Photo Imaging, and a Diploma in Photo Imaging. Students studying at PIC get a holistic education on photography and a kick start within their photographic career. PIC gives students a hands on technical approach to both analogue and digital Photo Imaging, and students leave PIC with an accomplished folio to present for future employment or tertiary education within the Arts/Photography. This course is perfect for domestic VCE students:

Who are passionate about Photography

Wanting to build a Folio to receive employment within the industry

Wanting to create a Folio to continue their education in the Arts/Photography

To encourage disengaged students to find their creative outlet.

Students who require more information are encouraged to contact PIC at admin@pic.org.au, or view the website at Photographic Imaging College (PIC).

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VCE 2017 Summer Schools

Access Education Summer School The Access Education Summer School program is a unique opportunity for students studying Units 3 & 4 to experience university life while preparing for the demands of the VCE year ahead. The format of the program is that extensive and detailed 3 ¼ hour VCE preparation lectures will be given, and subject specific study notes prepared by the lecturer will also be made available. The presenters have been chosen for their extensive knowledge, communication abilities and passion for their subject. Subjects on offer include Biology, Chemistry, English, Further Maths, Health & Human Development, Legal Studies, Maths Methods, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, and THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO VCE SUCCESS – an extremely useful lecture for Year 11 or 12 students. Dates: Monday 16 – Thursday 19 January 2017 Venue: Monash University (Clayton Campus) Visit Access Education Summer School to find out more about the 2017 program, or to download a brochure for this program.

The School for Excellence Summer School The School for Excellence (TSFX) offers a comprehensive summer school program preparation, each lecture will thoroughly address Unit 1 or 3 materials in advance of school, and expose students to critical analytical/problem solving strategies and skills so as to maximise Unit 1 or 3 scores. Students attending the programs receive detailed notes, fully worked examples and exercises to complete at home. The lectures are prepared and delivered by qualified, currently practising VCE teachers and markers from top ranking schools who possess the knowledge and experience to demonstrate the means by which students can achieve higher scores. Subjects on offer include Accounting, Biology, Business Management, CAS Technology Applications, Chemistry, EAL, Economics, English, English Language, Further Mathematics, Geography, Health & Human Development, Legal Studies, Literature, Mathematical Methods, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, and Specialist Mathematics. Dates: January 2017 Venue: University of Melbourne (Parkville Campus) and TSFX (Collins Street) Visit TSFX Summer School to find out more about the 2017 program.

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Sae Qantm College Information Night

Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic) at CQUniversity

From 2017 CQUniversity Australia will offer a new Chiropractic program at the Melbourne campus located in the city centre, adjacent to Southern Cross Station. The course will produce practice ready graduates who will be the next generation of chiropractic leaders in Australasia. Applications should be made through VTAC. Find out more at Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic)

Sae Qantm College provides specialist courses in animation, games design, games programming, interactive digi-tal media, graphic design and digital video production. Students keen on learning more about Sae Qantm College should attend an Information Night where students can learn more about the courses, speak to senior lecturers, ask questions and also take a tour of the campus. When: Thursday 15 December 2016 Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm Where: SAE Melbourne Lecture Theatre, 235 Normanby Road, South Melbourne For more information and to register, visit Sae Qantm College Information Night

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Looking for Work?

Low Income Healthcare Card for Australian

UMAT2017

Students commencing Year 12 in 2017, and planning to apply for any of the following university courses - Courses requiring the UMAT - are reminded that part of selection into these courses requires that students sit the UMAT – Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admissions Test. Applications open early in December 2016. For more information, and/or to apply visit UMAT2017 or call (03) 8508 7643

Once you have finished school you are no longer a student and you may be eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card. This card gives access to a range of concessions, not only on some health care items but also on a range of other goods and services. In particular, TAFE and other short courses offer substantial discounts for cardholders. You may also be eligible for public transport concessions (note that if you are studying interstate you are not eligible for public transport concessions in Victoria). Eligibility for a Low Income Health Care Card is based on YOUR income over the previous 8 weeks. As long as your income is less than $4296 over that period you should qualify. You will maintain the Low Income Health Care Card as long as your income does not exceed $4296 in any 8 week period. It is recommended that all graduating Year 12 students consider applying for this card once the exams are over. Visit Low Income Healthcare Card and find out more!

Students considering looking for part time or casual work over the Christmas and New Year break, might like to browse the following links: Woolworths & Big W Kmart Coles Target

Students are reminded to not limit themselves to the above links, but to also think about places near to their homes – think about things that are close by, the shops they go to, the places they eat, etc. Remember, there are so many different ways to keep busy during school holidays, and activities do not have to always be paid work. For example, volunteering for local charities is a great way to contribute to the community.

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Free2go is an initiative brought to you by RACV. It’s a motoring assistance program developed especially for young Victorians who are new to the road. In other words, people just like you!

Available to all Victorians aged 18 to 20 years, as well as Year 12 students, free2go offers all the benefits of

RACV membership and comes with Roadside Care. What makes the program really stand out is that for 18 year olds and Year 12 students, it is free.

Visit RACV Free2Go to find out more!

Useful Tips for Successful Interviews

Many candidates lose the job in the first minute of the interview by not thinking carefully about their initial impact. John Lees shares his expert interview tips. 1 Don’t waste the opening moments Many candidates lose the job in the first minute of the interview by not thinking carefully about their initial im-pact. Interviewers make a quick initial decision about your personality from the moment you arrive, based on how you look and sound. Dress as if you already work there and you’ve just been promoted. Make those initial seconds relaxed and upbeat as you can, even if you’re just talking about your journey. 2 Don’t over-deliver Most candidates say too much. Interviewers are not that interested, and will usually accept a short, positive answer and move on. Practise compressing your evidence into good short stories no more than 3 minutes long setting out what problem you were handling, what you did, how you did it, and what the result was. 3 Don’t act like a stranger Leave your coat, umbrella and bag in reception. Just take in a slim folder into the interview room containing the docu-ments you need, and you will look like an employee rather than a visitor. 4 Don’t try to wing difficult questions Don’t duck predictable questions about your know-how and skill level – think carefully about good examples. Equally predictable questions cover things like strengths (talk about qualities that match the job) and weaknesses (talk about skills you are improving, and make it clear that you’re a fast learner).

John Lees has written a wide range of careers books. His 2013 titles are Just The Job! , his first systematic guide to job searching, and Knockout CV, a comprehensive guide to writing a winning CV.