Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
1 Semester
12 hours
Hawthorn
Nil
Credit Points: 0 Credit Points
A unit of study in the Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)/ Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)/ Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Computer Systems), Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Computer Systems)/ Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Computer Systems)/ Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) / Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Engineering (Product Design Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics), Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) / Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics)/ Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering) and Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Computer Systems) / Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
To introduce students to the techniques for successfully gaining desired employment and the skills necessary for effective career planning and career management.
Class
Assignment (job application and introduction letter)
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 fundamentalsAbility to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at largeAbility to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution Ability to utilize a systems approach to design and operational performanceAbility 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 memberUnderstanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable developmentUnderstanding of the principles of sustainable design and development.Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to themExpectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and capacity to do so
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
Identification of skills and values
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.
