STUDENT CAREERS CONFERENCE 2014: THE PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE

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1 STUDENT CAREERS CONFERENCE 2014: THE PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE

2 WELCOME Dear Delegates, On behalf of the School of Psychology, Careers Central, UOW Psychology Society and the Advancement Division, we wish you a very warm welcome to the inaugural Student Careers Conference 2014: The Psychology Graduate. The aim of the conference is to inspire and alert you to the myriad of career potentials that lie ahead. The keynote speakers have been selected to extend your knowledge and provide insights into the world of work after completing your degree. These speakers are leading figures and experts and have experience working within industry. The concurrent sessions have been designed to give you the information and tools you need to refine your skills to become career ready to step into a successful and rewarding career. In the panel-based discussion you will hear industry professionals talk about their career options and pathways. Panellists will share their personal experiences of recruitment processes, writing applications and attending interviews along with the highs and lows of their daily work roles. We also look forward to the networking session over the lunch break which will give you the chance to create new connections and collaborations this session is not to be missed given that expanding your networks is such a critical success factor in opening up opportunities for the psychology sector. We wish you a very enjoyable and productive conference. Yours sincerely, Martin Smith Director, Graduate Career Development & Employability University of Wollongong

3 PROGRAM STUDENT CAREERS CONFERENCE 2014: THE PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE Thursday 9th October 9:30am 4:30pm Building 11, Level 2, Function Centre, University of Wollongong 9:00am 9:30am REGISTRATIONS OPEN UniCentre, Function Centre Foyer, Building 11 OPENING ADDRESS Associate Professor Steven Roodenrys, Head of the School of Psychology, UOW and Annalise De Groot, President, UOW Psychology Society UniCentre, Function Room 1 & 2, Building 11 KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 9:45am Psychology: The degree for making a difference Chantel Plum, Head of Community Fundraising, National Breast Cancer Foundation When I began my Psych degree, I had no idea it would take me to the other side of the world and back. That decision I made when I completed my degree, to get some life experience before registering as a Psychologist, led me down a path to a career I d never even considered. Turned out it was the perfect career for me. I studied psychology because I wanted to solve the world s problems and help people.. and because I was fascinated by the stupid decisions and ridiculous behaviour of people. Working in the not-for-profit sector, for organisations dedicated to reducing the impact of global health problems allows me to do both those things with pride and an added sense of accomplishment from knowing I m making a difference. UniCentre, Function Room 1 & 2, Building 11 KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 10:30am Career Grit Suzie Plush, Psychologist/Career Expert, Suzie Plush Consulting Suzie will share her insights and speak about her career journey from UOW Psychology student to successful business owner. She will also highlight the importance of personal branding, networking and how to develop Career Grit. UniCentre, Function Room 1 & 2, Building 11 11:15am 11:30am MORNING TEA UniCentre, Function Centre Foyer, Building 11 CONCURRENT SESSIONS Students will rotate through each of the below sessions: MOCK INTERVIEWS Students will have the opportunity to undertake a mock interview with industry professionals. Learn what is expected in a real world scenario, and how you can improve the way you present yourself. The interview panel will provide constructive feedback on all aspects of the interview process. ARE YOU LINKEDIN? Explore how LinkedIn can impact career development and entry into the labour market. Learn how to create a professional brand and a strategic online presence to help with your job searching and career building. ALTERNATIVE CAREER PATHS FOR PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATES A psychology degree is a very marketable commodity hear how you can use your qualifications and experience in settings outside traditional psychology practice eg Human Resources, Marketing. UniCentre, Function Room 4, Building 11 UniCentre, Function Room 3, Building 11 UniCentre, Function Room 2, Building 11

4 PROGRAM NETWORKING LUNCH Effective networking is a valuable tool in achieving personal and professional growth in today s global market place. This session will give students an opportunity to put their skills to the test in an informal setting with conference presenters and invited guests. 1:00pm LINKEDIN & RESUME DRIVE THRU Stop by the Review Booth for a 5-10 minute consultation to review your LinkedIn profile or resume. This drive thru appointment will cover areas such as: first impressions, visual appeal, related work experience and identifiable skills. Gather some great tips from the experts on how to improve your LinkedIn profile and/or resume. You can also take advantage of the LinkedIn photo booth and update your profile picture. UniCentre, Function Centre Foyer, Building 11 PANEL SESSION Where can a UOW Psychology Degree Take You? : Graduate Stories Hear from a panel of UOW Psychology Alumni who will talk about their journey since graduating, what their jobs entail and some of the key lessons they have learned along the way. 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm Panellists: Alistair Lum, PHD Candidate at Behavioural Sciences Unit, Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children s Hospital, UNSW Fiona Calvert, Clinical Psychology Registrar and PhD candidate, Illawarra Institute for Mental Health Gonzalo San Juan, Employment Workplace Facilitator, Direct Employment Lyn Beasy, Consultant & Wellbeing Psychologist, The Salvation Army UniCentre, Function Room 2, Building 11 JOB APPLICATION WORKSHOP In this practical workshop, you will hear from experienced career consultants about techniques and strategies to help you master the recruitment and selection process. Students will learn how to develop a standout application to help them secure an interview, and also how to impress in an interview, to win the job. UniCentre, Function Room 3, Building 11 CONFERENCE CLOSE & SUMMARY Get the Life You Love: Being Career Ready Martin Smith, Director, Graduate Career Development & Employability, UOW Examine your skills, strengths, preferences and values to determine how your personal characteristics align with specific employment opportunities. UniCentre, Function Room 3, Building 11

5 MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKERS CHANTEL PLUM Head of Community Fundraising, National Breast Cancer Foundation After completing a BSc(Psychology) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, Chantel began her career in the not-for-profit sector at the National Heart Foundation of Australia in the long-running, well respected Jump Rope for Heart program in In 2009, she moved to Vancouver, Canada and took up a role at the Heart and Stroke Foundation of British Columbia. During her 3 years in Vancouver, Chantel was promoted twice, eventually to the role of Manager of all Community Campaigns. Her experience in Canada expanded her fundraising knowledge and skills, working across the Person-to-Person campaign, Heart Month, Special events, Schools programs, Big Bike and In Memory programs. In 2012, Chantel returned to the National Heart Foundation of Australia, as Community Engagement Manager, overseeing all fundraising programs and events across NSW. In March 2014, Chantel joined the National Breast Cancer Foundation with over eight years of experience in health charity fundraising, bringing extensive knowledge and experience in program development, revenue generation and strategy for Community Fundraising. SUZIE PLUSH Psychologist/Career Expert, Suzie Plush Consulting Suzie is an accomplished registered psychologist and career expert, with specialist expertise in: clinical counselling, career coaching, media presenting, workshop facilitation and helping people succeed in achieving their personal and professional goals. Suzie has presented as a keynote speaker at schools and corporate conferences since In addition, Suzie was the resident psychologist/career expert on Breakfast (Channel 10), and has featured as a career expert on Sunrise, The Morning Show & The Daily Edition on (Channel 7) as well as The Project on (Channel 10). Suzie also runs a successful private practice in Sydney with a team of 5 providing clinical counselling and career services for individuals and organisations ( She is an associate member of the Australian Psychology Society and a member of the A.P.S. Coaching Interest Group NSW, as well as spokesperson for the Sydney Morning Herald & Daily Telegraph. MARTIN SMITH Director - Graduate Career Development & Employability, UOW Martin has worked as a career professional for over 25 years. He has held senior national leadership roles such as President of the university careers advisers association, NAGCAS, Director on the Board of Graduate Careers Australia and is currently President of the Career Industry Council of Australia. Martin has received a variety of national awards for his work across Australia. Prior to working in careers settings Martin studied History and Geography, with the view to teach.

6 MEET OUR PANELLISTS ALISTAIR LUM PHD Candidate at Behavioural Sciences Unit, Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children s Hospital, UNSW During my time as an undergraduate I was employed in numerous roles linked to my psychology degree - a play therapist s assistant, student mentor for student s with disability, and youth worker at an adolescent/ young adult drug and alcohol rehab. I also took on volunteer opportunities that I felt were relevant to my interests. After graduating I took on a research assistant s role at the Black Dog Institute. After a year in this RA role I decided to extend my studies through a PhD. I searched my research topics and supervisor options thoroughly and was lucky enough to find a PhD project that aligned with my research interests under the supervision of some well-regarded researchers in the field. I am also lucky enough to be financially supported throughout my PhD candidature. FIONA CALVERT Clinical Psychology Registrar and PhD candidate, Illawarra Institute for Mental Health Fiona Calvert is a practising psychologist who works in a private practice in Sydney. She works with a variety of different client populations and clinical presentations, with a special interest in personality disorders. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Master of Clinical Psychology, both from the University of Wollongong. In addition to clinical practice, Fiona teaches and lectures at UOW and is currently completing her research PhD in psychology. She is also a contributing editor of the Australian Journal of Dementia Care, with a long-standing interest in the provision of psychological services in aged care. GONZALO SAN JUAN Employment Workplace Facilitator, Direct Employment After I graduated from UOW with my majors, I decided to look for work in Community Services and Development sector, particularly in Employment Services. Within three months of graduating, I attended five interviews and was offered employment at two employment service providers in the Sydney area. I initially worked as a Stream Four Employment Consultant for MTC Australia - Job Services Australia based at their Hurstville office. As a Stream Four consultant I had to case manage jobseekers who endure the most hardship, and face a range of both vocational and non vocational barriers to employment. This includes jobseekers who have never worked, have both physical and/or mental health issues that impede them to work, financial stressors, homelessness, and a whole range of other social/personal issues. Currently a Mental Health Employment Workplace Facilitator working for the Co-location program at St George Community Mental Health. I have worked in employment services since February 2013, being exposed to Disability Employment Services (DES) and Job Services Australia (JSA). LYN BEASY Consultant & Wellbeing Psychologist, The Salvation Army Upon graduation I was employed with a testing company which began my involvement in psychometric assessment. For the last ten years I have been employed in the not for profit sector focusing on assessment, and developing holistic Wellbeing of staff. This has given me opportunities to do training, leadership development and consulting across different sectors across the organisation.

7 CONNECT WITH US My Career Consultant Additional tailored careers services and resources are available through your faculty. Our faculty based Career Consultants offer individual career consultations, workshops, ideas about how to enhance your employability, job search support, resume advice, assistance with interview preparation and more. Your Career Consultant can also help you establish career goals and develop employability skills. Greg Ward is your Career Consultant for the Faculty of Social Sciences. To book an appointment, please log on to Careerhub: Find out more here: LinkedIn Get connected with LinkedIn by setting up your professional LinkedIn profile and start to build your professional network. Follow organisations of interest in your chosen industry and join the Careers Central LinkedIn group to keep up to date with careers related news, events, resources and employment opportunities. The Alumni tool on LinkedIn is also a great resource for you to explore career paths, discover top employment destinations and connect with alumni for advice. Join the Careers Central LinkedIn Group: Facebook Did you know Careers Central is on Facebook? Like our Facebook page to be the first to know about Careers Central news, events and activities. Like us on Facebook: Resources We have resources and information available for Psychology students to assist with your job search and life after university. Where Grads Go Useful resources and links for Psychology students Tips & Advice on Writing Job Applications Tips & Advice on Interviews

8 UOW Psychology Society Membership is free - join now! uowpsychsoc@gmail.com Website: clubs.uow.edu.au/clubs/uow-psychology-society Careers Central Building 11, Lower Ground Floor University of Wollongong Phone: careers@uow.edu.au Website: Advancement Division Building 36, Lower Ground Floor University of Wollongong alumni@uow.edu.au Website: School of Psychology Building 41 University of Wollongong Phone: Website: socialsciences.uow.edu.au/psychology