Careers in the Curriculum
Unit code: HDD0009
| Credit points | 0 Credit Points |
| Duration | The unit is delivered in the mode of: * a 6 hour program over six weeks * an intense one day program (where required) |
| Contact hours | 6 hours or online delivery |
| Campus | Online, Prahran |
| Prerequisites | Nil |
Related course(s)
A compulsory unit of study in the Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (DCOM10), Bachelor of Design (Digital Media Design) (DDIG10), the Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (DINDUS10), the Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) (DINTER10), the Bachelor of Film and Television (DFMTV10) and the Bachelor of Design / Bachelor of Business double degree programs.
Aims and objectives
Careers in the Curriculum is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects. Careers in the Curriculum has been developed by Swinburne Careers and Employment who provide advice and feedback on completing job applications and undergoing interviews, directed at obtaining graduate employment. Careers in the Curriculum is a compulsory unit usually undertaken in second year. Students will not incur a HECS or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' employability skills.
The program has been tailored to provide the background information, documentation and skills needed for application to Industry Placement, Design Centre and graduate employment in the design industry.
The unit is delivered in the mode of:
* a 6 hour program over six weeks
* an intense one day program (where required)
* a 6 hour program over six weeks
* an intense one day program (where required)
The workshops and speakers have been especially tailored to the type of jobs that design students will be applying for and are delivered once only. Enrolment and completion of the unit will show on your transcript, and add to your resume of skills.
Teaching methods
Lectures, tutorials, skills exercises and interviews. Teaching materials are delivered on campus or viewed online.
Assessment
NOTE: Percentage weightings are indicative. See Unit briefs for full assessment details.
Assignments (job application and introduction letter).
Generic skills outcomes
The graduate attributes which relate to this unit help to produce graduates who:
- Are adaptable and manage change.
- Operate effectively in work and community situations
- Are capable intheir chosen professional, vocational, or study areas
Content
The content will include information sessions on Industry Placement and options for Honours, hands-on workshops and presentations by employers from the disciplines covering topics such as:
- Career planning
- Jobs in the industry
- Employer’s expectations
- Writing application letters
- Writing cv’s and managing folio’s
- Making the most of interviews
- Career Decision-Making and Planning: models and theories
- Self Awareness: Identification of employment-related skills, interests and values
- Opportunity Awareness: Research and understand significant aspects of work such as the range of jobs available, further training options
- Job Hunting: Develop and implement skills in resumes and cover letter writing, interviews, networking and Assessment Centre participation
- Career Action Plan.
References
Bolles, R. 2003, What Colour is Your Parachute?, Ten Speed Press.
Bridges, W. 1995, JobShift, Allen & Unwin.
Figler, H. 1999, The Complete Job-Search Handbook, Henry Holt and Co.
Knowdell, R.L. 1991, Motivated Skills Card Sort, Career Research and Testing.
Tieger, P., Barron-Tieger, B. 2001, Do What You Are, 3rd edn., Scribe Publications.
Bright, J & Earle, J, Resumers That Get Shortlister, 2nd edn, Business Publishing, 2004
Charlston, P, Tap the Hidden Job Market, Choice Books, 2002
Hanna, S.L, Career By Design Communicating Your Way to Success, 3rd edn, Pearson Prentice Hall, NJ, 2005
Simonsen, P, Career Compass: Navigating Your Career Strategically in the New Century, Davies-Black Publishing,
USA, 2000
Stevens, P, The Australian Resume Guide, 3rd Edition, The Centre for Worklife Counselling, NSW, 2004
Stevens, P, Win That Job!, The Centre for Worklife Counselling, 2000
Villiers, A, How to Address Selection Criteria, Southwood Press, 2001
Lewis, M & O'Noel, K, Your Careers Change Action Kit, 1993.
Bridges, W. 1995, JobShift, Allen & Unwin.
Figler, H. 1999, The Complete Job-Search Handbook, Henry Holt and Co.
Knowdell, R.L. 1991, Motivated Skills Card Sort, Career Research and Testing.
Tieger, P., Barron-Tieger, B. 2001, Do What You Are, 3rd edn., Scribe Publications.
Bright, J & Earle, J, Resumers That Get Shortlister, 2nd edn, Business Publishing, 2004
Charlston, P, Tap the Hidden Job Market, Choice Books, 2002
Hanna, S.L, Career By Design Communicating Your Way to Success, 3rd edn, Pearson Prentice Hall, NJ, 2005
Simonsen, P, Career Compass: Navigating Your Career Strategically in the New Century, Davies-Black Publishing,
USA, 2000
Stevens, P, The Australian Resume Guide, 3rd Edition, The Centre for Worklife Counselling, NSW, 2004
Stevens, P, Win That Job!, The Centre for Worklife Counselling, 2000
Villiers, A, How to Address Selection Criteria, Southwood Press, 2001
Lewis, M & O'Noel, K, Your Careers Change Action Kit, 1993.
