Careers in the Curriculum

Unit Code:HES0000

Credit Points	Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
0 Credit Points	1 Semester	12 hours	Hawthorn	Nil	Nil

Credit Points

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

0 Credit Points

1 Semester

12 hours

Hawthorn

Nil

Related Course/s:

Aims & Objectives:

To introduce students to the techniques for successfully gaining desired employment and the skills necessary for effective career planning and career management.

Teaching Methods:

Class

Assessment:

Assignment (job application and introduction letter)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

In this unit, students are expected to enhance the Key Generic Skills below as recognised by Engineers Australia. The Unit Outline explains how these outcomes will be achieved.

Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
Ability to utilize a systems approach to design and operational performance
Ability to function effectively as an individual and in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development
Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development.
Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them
Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and capacity to do so

Content:

Identification of skills and values

Writing a winning resume
Writing cover letters
Networking, graduate attributes, employer expectations
Interview theory
Interview practice
Topic selected in consultation with Faculty, guest speakers
Further selection processes
Career Action Plan

Reading Materials:

Lewis, M & O’Noel, K, Your Careers Change Action Kit, 1993.
Bright, J & Earl, J, Resumes That Get Shortlisted. 2nd edn, Business Publishing, 2004.
Hanna, SL, Career by Design: Communicating Your Way to Success. Pearson Prentice Hall, 3rd edn, 2005.