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Olivia Doyle

International Student Advisor - Employability

Essential graduate employability

skills to build your career

12 August 2015

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SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN

Presenter: Olivia DoyleInternational Student Advisor EmployabilityInternational Student LifeTel 9214 8248Email [email protected]

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mailto:[email protected]

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Agenda

Overview of International Student Life employability support

Setting the scene – it’s competitive out there

Skills in demand Australia International

The employability road map – skill development

Case studies

Launch IEAA International Student Guide

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International Student Life: Employability support

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Specialist support for international students aiming to work in partnership with you to develop your employability

Provide professional insights and guidance

Connect you with programs, events and activities to advance your professional career internationally and in Australia

Employability road map – a professional development guide for each stage of your Swinburne student life cycle

More details: www.swinburne.edu.au/student/international/employability

http://www.swinburne.edu.au/student/international/employability

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International Student Life Employability

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Monthly Employability News

Regular program of employability seminars

Skill seminars

Student appointments

Connections

Networking events

Cross cultural events

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Industry ConnectionsSpeed Networking Event

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Six leading industry representatives providing insights into:

Australian business environment & culture Employability skills Overview of opportunities in corporate, small / medium business & not

for profit sectors International employment – Asian spotlight Job search strategies

Thursday 20 August4.30 – 6.30 pmStudent Lounge, The George

Drinks & Savouries

Professional business dress

Register www.swin.edu.au/international/employability

(if you register you MUST attend)

http://www.swin.edu.au/international/employability

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Announcing

International Student SKILL DEVELOPMENT

SEMINARS

commencing Semester 2 2015

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Seminars Essential graduate employability skills to build your career Weds 12 August 2.30 – 3.30 pm EN101

Soft skills employers expectTactics to build your skills while you study

Enhancing your performance in work teamsTuesday 25 August 2.30 – 3.30 pm BA702

Strategies for working effectively in teams

Business skills & etiquetteWednesday 9 September 3.30 – 5.30 pm BA201 Navigating the modern workplace

Using emotional intelligence in the workplaceWednesday 23 September 12.30 – 2.30 pm EN313 Strong emotional intelligence is a key to business and career success Interact effectively with others Develop strong relationships Manage conflict Personal motivation

Communication skills for the workplaceThursday 29 October 2.30 – 4.30 pm EN413 Meetings, phone calls, emails and other communications in a professional setting Polish your verbal communication style Contemporary business writing principles

International student employability skill development seminars - FREE

Registrations:www.swinburne.edu.au/student/international/employability /



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International Student Job Club

If you are looking for a part time / casual job or professional employment, join our Job Club to get support, share ideas and network

Come along to our informal fortnightly meetings to:

Find out who is hiring & share job leads Get advice on job search strategies Update your job search tool kit Learn about Swinburne support services Hear from guest speakers Support each other

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Semester 2 Job Club Dates

11.30 – 12.30 am Monday 10 August in BA602

1.30 – 2.30 pm Wednesday 26 August in BA608

1.30 – 2.30 pm Thursday 10 September in BA602

12.30 – 1.30 pm Thursday 24 September in BA605

11.30 - 12.30 pm Tuesday 6 October in BA605

11.30 – 12.30 pm Monday 19 October in BA602

12.30 – 1.30 pm Thursday 5 November in BA606

11.30 – 12.30 pm Tuesday 24 November in BA602

No need to register – just come along

Dates are also on website

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Graduate employability - setting the scene

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It’s a competitive market place for graduates world wide

You need to use your time at Swinburne to focus on building your employability

Statistical snapshot:

Global employment trends for youth in 2013 showed a ‘generation at risk’ International Labour Organisation

40% of Australian jobs could be replaced by technology by 2025 Committee for Economic Development Australia, June 2015

University qualifications used to be a strong determinant of above average earnings and lower unemployment – the future is less certain

The Observatory Melbourne Conference, 2015

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Australian Graduate Destinations Survey 2014:

Decrease in number of full time jobs available for graduates

2014 one of the most challenging employment environments for Australian graduates since records kept in 1970s

Statistics from Asia also show a challenging market for graduates:

China – unemployment of university graduates = 16.4% in 2012 China Household Finance Survey 2012

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Employer skill shortages – the war for talent

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Employers are reporting a desire to hire more graduates if appropriately skilled and qualified graduates were available GCA, 2015

A recent CEO Institute survey reported the no. 1 issue concerning CEOs is ‘sourcing and retaining skilled staff’ AHRI, 2015

Key Message

You need to develop the skills in demand by employers

Use your time at university to build your employability

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Presentation slides can be accessed at:

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UPDATE LINKhttp://www.swinburne.edu.au/careers/pep

Your professional career starts NOW

http://www.swinburne.edu.au/careers/pep




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‘International students are too focused on their studies and think about careers and employment too late in the careers lifecycle.’Rob Lawrence, Improving the employment outcomes of international students’ 2013

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Guide for your development through each stage of your student life cycle

Suggests activities for you to plan your career and enhance your employability throughout your studies

Use the steps to create your own map & adapt to suit your needs

Don’t attempt everything – take responsibility for your own career and make your employability roadmap work for you.

http://www.swinburne.edu.au/student/international/employability/roadmap.html



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Step 1

Orientation & Transition to SwinburnePart time job

Work on language & written coms

Skill development

Step 2

Transition ThroughJoin professional association

Volunteer on campus

Network

Enter competitions

Student leadership roles on campus

Step 3

Transition OutFind a professional mentor

Capstone project

Develop job search tool kit

Job or internship related to studies

Step 4

Transition OnwardsContinue to access Swinburne career support

services

Become an active alumni

Plan for the next stage of your career

Swinburne International Student Employability Roadmap

What skills and attributes do employers look for in a graduate….

Swinburne Employer expectations activity

Rank Jumbled Key Selection Criteria

Teamwork skills

Aptitude

Leadership skills

Cultural fit

Adaptable

Communication skills

Academic results

Interpersonal skills

Work experience

Motivational fit

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The survey results in the table have been jumbled

Work in pairs or with a group

Match the Key Selection Criteria to the correct rank by listing the corresponding numbers in the left-hand column (ranking 1 being most important to 10 being least important)

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RANK Ordered Key Selection Criteria

1 Communication skills 49%

2 Academic results 24%

3 Teamwork skills 22%

4 Aptitude 22%

5 Interpersonal skills 21%

6 Leadership skills 20%

7 Work experience 20%

8 Cultural fit 19%

9 Motivational fit 18%

10Adaptable 14%

Source: Graduate Outlook 2014, Graduate Careers Australia

Swinburne Australian employability skills

The Australian government research has identified 8 key employability skills which are vital to work on during your studies:

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Initiative and enterprise

Planning and organising

Self management

Learning

Technology

Swinburne International employer skills expectations

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Swinburne UK graduate capabilities & importance rating

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Importance Rank

Satisfaction Rank

Communication skills

1 16

Team work skills

2 7

Confidence

5 13

Character / personality

6 6

Planning & organisational skills

7 17

Analysis & decision making skills

10 26

Commercial awareness

13 33

Source: Graduate Employability: What do employers think and want? Council for Industry and Higher Education, UK

Swinburne UK graduate capabilities employers are most satisfied with & importance ranking

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Importance Rank Satisfaction Rank

IT skills 14 1Postgrad qualification 33 2Good degree classification 15 3Qualification from institution with good reputation

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Intellectual ability 4 5Character / personality 6 6Team work skills 2 7Relevant course of study 20 8Integrity 3 9Cultural fit with your company

19 10

Source: Graduate Employability: What do employers think and want? Council for Industry and Higher Education, UK

Swinburne Self reflection

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Think about your own skills in these key areas

How do your skills compare?

How are you working to further develop your skills?

Do your own self assessment and put together a development action plan

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EXAMPLE Personal Action PlanStep 1Orientation & Transition to Swinburne

Areas

Goals Potential Barriers Strategies to Overcome Barriers

Personal Relationships

/ friendships Health &

wellbeing Hobbies &

interests

- Meet new friends- Improve personal

fitness- Learn to cook

- I am shy - Limited time / can’t afford gym

- Join Swinburne club- Walk to uni & use free Hawthorn pool- Attend free cooking classes at

Hawthorn Community House

Education

- Pass all first semester subjects

- Unsure of maths required in stats classes

- Worried about my English writing skills

- Attend faculty study support classes- Attend Strategies for Success

workshop- Join a study support group- Use assignment help service

Skill Development

- Improve written & verbal English skills

- Living with Chinese friends so continue to speak Cantonese

- Attend LAS lunchtime conversation classes

- Join project groups with local students

- Get a job where I have to speak English

Career / Employment

- Get a part time job - Don’t know how to find a job- How do I write a resume- I have never worked before

- Write resume using free Swinburne Centre for Career Development help

- Register on SwinEmploy- Attend part time job seeking

workshops- Do some volunteer work- Do a food handling course for free

with SSAA- Attend Job Club

Swinburne How can you develop skills?

Hobbies & Interests

Education

Volunteer Work Life Experience

Volunteer Work

Paid Work Education

Hobbies & Interests Life experience

Hobbies & Interests

Swinburne Communicating your story to potential employers

Employers know what skills they want (or think they want) from an employee, but they don’t know what you can do.

You need to communicate (articulate/explain) your capabilities and potential

To successfully convince the employer, you need to prove yourself by providing examples of when/how you have used particular skills

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Swinburne Meet Ella Chan

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Former International Master of IT student at Swinburne

Now Senior Business Analyst with large Australian consulting company

Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne Australia

While at Swinburne:

Moved into a house with local students

Joined uni clubs - was Vice President of the Women in IT Society

Barracked for a footy team

Part time job at McDonalds

Started own IT support business

Volunteer website developer for Hawthorn Community House

Joined group projects with local students

Joined Australian Computer Society and attended events

Developed strong IT skills – Excel, Access etc

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Former International Bachelor of Business student at Swinburne

Now Part time accounts clerk / waiter

Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne Australia

While at Swinburne:

Focussed hard on his studies – achieved credits & distinctions

Lived with Vietnamese relatives

Worked part time in family Vietnamese restaurant & helped update bookkeeping system

Played soccer in Vietnamese student team

Joined group projects with other international students

Which international student are you?

What can you do to improve your employability?

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Swinburne Emerging Leader Program

Be recognised

Be recognised and receive awards for activities you undertake alongside your studies

Timothy Chen, Swinburne Emerging Leader 2014

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AwardsCampus Participation

Career Development

Community Engagement

Global Citizenship

Industry Experience

Research

Sustainability

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Activities

you have been involved in while you have been a current student at Swinburne University, can be used in your application when applying for the awards!

Almost any

• activity • program

• project• work

• volunteering

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Activities

The sky’s your limit…

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To be recognised as a Swinburne Emerging Leader1. Complete the Career Development Award

2. Complete three of the other awards

3. Demonstrate development in 6 of the 8 skills

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What are the benefits?

Our program will help you to identify and articulate the learning experiences that lead to:

• the development of your skills.

• providing you with a portfolio that highlights your accomplishments and skills, and

• helping you stand out to prospective employers

Register now

swinburne.edu.au/emerging-leader

Enquiries

[email protected]

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IEAA International Student Guide

https://www.ieaa.org.au/research-projects/international-employability




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Comments & questions

What will you take away from this session?

What can you do to grow your ‘soft skills’ connections you are at Swinburne?

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