Careers News Changing Preferences Guide 2019 from Study Work Grow When you submit a university application, particularly through an admissions centre (QTAC, VTAC, UAC, TISC, SATAC or UTAS), you get to choose a few courses you’d like to study. You’re supposed to rank your choices in terms of which one you’d most like to do first, hence the name “preferences”. But, did you know You can change your preferences for any reason before the ATAR / OP release date Once the ATARs are released, there’s a window before the main round of offers are made when you’ll have the chance to change your preferences again Once the main of offers are over, you’ll still have the opportunity to be considered for future offer rounds as well (even if you receive and offer….. and even if that offer was for your first preference). Need some help? The changing preferences system can be confusing, we get that. So here at Study Work Grow, we’ve put together a guide that could help you get some clarity about the process, your options and how to go about making the changes. Since preferences are linked to offers, of course we couldn’t leave them out. You can download the guide here. ADF Recruitment Sessions Monday, 9 December | 6:30-8:30pm | Sydney Defence Force Recruiting Centre Sydney: Defence Careers Information Session Tuesday, 10 December | 6:30-8:30pm | Sydney Defence Force Recruiting Centre Sydney: Army Reserve Information Session Tuesday, 17 December | 6:30-8:30pm | Sydney Defence Force Recruiting Centre Sydney: Cyber and IT Information Session UTS | Campus Tour 4 December 2019, 3:00-4:00pm University of Technology Sydney Explore Australia’s most innovative campus, located in the heart of Sydney with the best the city has to offer. Our experienced Student Ambassadors will lead you through the Broadway and Haymarket precincts, including a stop at the iconic Dr Chau Chak Building and the 220 seat multi-disciplinary Super Lab. They can help you answer your questions about courses, university life and all the exciting opportunities available to students at UTS. Find out more: https://forms.uts.edu.au/web/index.cfm Macquarie University | Campus Tour 7 December 2019, 2:00-3:30pm Macquarie University, Macquarie Park You can never truly know if a uni is right for you until you visit in person and get a feel for the campus. What to expect on the day? tours usually take about 1.5h on every tour you’ll see: our various lecture theatres our award-winning library MUSE – our flexible and creative study space the Sport and Aquatic Centre the Campus Common, where you can explore the many dining options you will have the opportunity to ask a current student your questions while you walk following the tour, you will also get the opportunity for a private consultation to get all your Macquarie questions answered Find out more: https://www.mq.edu.au/study/high-school-students/parents/campus-tours ANU | Sydney Advisory Day 17 December 2019, 3:00-7:00pm Australian National Maritime Museum Have you received a conditional offer to study in 2020 or are you interested in studying at The Australian National University? At the Sydney Advisory Day you will have one-on-one access to advisors, as well as representatives from our academic Colleges. We will be there to answer your questions, no matter how general or detailed, so we encourage you to come along to learn more about why ANU is the right choice for you. Find out more: https://www.anu.edu.au/study/events/sydney-advisory-day-2019 Bedford College | Open Week, Glebe Glebe Campus: 6 January 2020, 9:30am - 10 January 2020, 4:00pm See for yourself what makes Bedford College different than other training providers. Find out why the vast majority of Bedford students enrol due to a referral from a past or current student. We believe that this is testament to the standard of training and the student-centred approach to learning that Bedford College provides. What to do on your visit: Tour the campus Talk to our Course Advisors Discuss your career options Chat to teachers and staff Talk to current and past students Ask us about university pathways and options Find out about VET Student Loans and payment options Ask us about accommodation options Find out more: https://www.bedford.edu.au/about/opendays/ AIE | Information Evening 22 January 2020, 6:00-8:00pm Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE), Ultimo Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation and visual effects at the AIE Information Evening. Our campus will be opening its doors to visitors eager to find out about upcoming full-time and part-time courses. The evening will include presentations on different areas of industry to get into as well as information about AIE full-time and part-time courses and entry requirements. Student work will be on display and our teachers will be available to speak with you one on one about our courses and how AIE can get you into a creative career. Find out more: https://aie.edu.au/aie_event/information-evening/ Torrens University | Virtual Open Day 29 January 2020, 12:00-3:00pm Online Virtual Open Day is a customised online event that is designed for you to explore your study options in courses related to Business, Design, Technology, Hospitality, Health and Education. Open Day is your opportunity to hear from a variety of inspiring guest speakers, get involved in virtual workshops, and get all of your questions answered. Your future is waiting for you. Live chat directly with Academics and Course & Career Advisors Get all your questions about study and student life answered Learn more about our dynamic undergraduate and postgraduate courses Explore options to study online or on campus in courses related to Business, Design, Creative, Tech, Education, Hospitality and Health Gain access to our video and resource library Meet other students in our virtual social lounge Explore the virtual campus Attend from the comfort of your own home Find out more: https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/virtual-open-day iCanMed | Free UCAT Workshops Central Sydney: 1 December 2019, 10:00am-1:00-pm Medical and dental schools are continually finding new ways to identify the candidates who are most likely to become successful health professionals in the future. The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) is the latest addition to the selection process used by thirteen universities in Australia and New Zealand. Some universities weight your UCAT score just as heavily as your ATAR when deciding on final offers, while others won’t even give you an interview offer unless you achieved a UCAT score in the top 10% of the cohort. This means that doing well in the UCAT is a make-or-break for prospective candidates. This workshop will address all the must-know information you need to effectively prepare for the UCAT. If you want to receive the insights, experience and expertise that will help you get ahead of the competition, this is a workshop that you cannot afford to miss. In this 3-hour workshop, we will: Discuss the methods/formulas that medical and dental schools use to select top candidates Highlight all of the critical mistakes that students made when preparing for and sitting the 2019 UCAT Offer game-changing strategies that helped almost 400 iCanMed students score 3000+ (96th percentile or above) on the 2019 UCAT Sit a mini mock exam that contains questions with the same difficulty, format and style as those found in the official 2019 UCAT Teach the correct methods to solve major Section 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 question types, with a focus on achieving top speeds without compromising accuracy Register for Central Sydney: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-ucat-workshop-central-syd-how-to-score-3000-96th-percentile-on-the-ucat-exam-tickets-80452986047 Register for Western Sydney: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-ucat-workshop-west-syd-how-to-score-3000-96th-percentile-on-the-ucat-exam-tickets-80454199677 UON CSIRO Women in Energy Industry Placement Scholarship Value: $40,000 Open/Closing Dates: 1 October 2019 – 6 March 2020 The Industry Placement Scholarship Scheme offers financial support to a student commencing in the Industry Placement Stream by way of a scholarship for the duration of the program, up to 4 years. The sponsor will also provide opportunity for the student to undertake industry placements to meet the requirements of the Industry Placement Stream. To be eligible to apply for this scholarship you must meet the following criteria: Be enrolled in 1st year of an eligible Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment Industry Placement Stream program at UON Callaghan Campus. Be enrolled full-time. Demonstrate academic achievement either by an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent of 75 or higher for commencing students, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 for continuing students. Be female. Be an Australian citizen. Not be the recipient of another UON Donor funded or sponsored scholarship concurrently. Find out more The Lady Mollie Isabelle Askin Ballet and Sir Robert William Askin Operatic Scholarships Value: $30,000 AUD Open/Closing Dates: – 30 January 2020 The Lady Mollie Isabelle Askin Ballet and Sir Robert William Askin Operatic Scholarships were established by a Deed of Lady Mollie Askin to further culture and advance education in Australia by providing travelling scholarships for Australian citizens with outstanding ability and promise in Ballet & Opera. Applications for the Lady Mollie Isabelle Askin Ballet Scholarship are open to individual artists who are Australian citizens aged 17 – 29 at the closing date. Applications for the Sir Robert William Askin Operatic Scholarship are open to individual artists who identify as male and are Australian citizens aged 18 – 29 at the closing date. Find out more Library Traineeship – Camden My Gateway currently have a unique and rewarding position available in Camden, working for a Local Government organisation. This role will involve working within a library in both a customer service position and back office administration role. As part of this 2 year traineeship, you will complete a Certificate IV in Library Information Services. Find out more and apply here: https://clientapps.jobadder.com/34630/my-gateway/75397/library-traineeship Apply for a School-Based Apprenticeship with My Gateway My Gateway are currently taking expressions of interest for students in years 10, 11 and 12 who are looking to start a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship in 2020. You can start your training in a variety of areas, including business administration and information technology to construction, electrical, horticulture, heavy vehicle and engineering. If you are interested, find out more and apply here: https://clientapps.jobadder.com/34630/my-gateway/78050/-school-based-apprenticeships-traineeships- A Day in the life at a Veterinarian Clinic Photographer Michael Weinhardt spent months working with staff at a Vet clinic in Canberra, to create a photographic essay that reflects the realities of a working day for vets and vet nurses. It was created specifically with young people in mind, to help them gain a bit more insight if they’re considering, or already studying for, a career in veterinary services. The photographic journal is accompanied by a five-part feature article detailing some of the challenges faced by people working in veterinary services, especially recent graduates. If you’re looking for an authentic glimpse into a career in Veterinary services, these resources are definitely for you. You can see a shortened version here before you delve inside the full essay. Job Spotlight Professional Dancer If you’re physically fit and you have a passion for and background in dance, then life as a professional dancer, or role within the dance industry, could be for you. Career outcomes within dance can be split into 3 areas including performing, teaching, and roles within the arts and associated organisations. Performers You could work hard and become an elite performer working with national and state companies. There’s also work on stage and in TV, within smaller companies, with individuals (e.g. supporting musicians). You might be lucky enough to be employed on a permanent basis, or you’ll be signed up with an agent who’ll find openings that you can audition for. Freelance dancers must network, search for and attend upcoming auditions, and join professional associations who might put out announcements when positions become available. Performance roles are highly competitive, so it’s possible that additional skills and experience in acting, film or TV production, could improve employment options. The salary for performers varies hugely depending on the level and the amount of work. Job outlook states that dancers (full-time) is $71,000 per year. Glassdoor states the monthly salary at the Australian Ballet is $4,732. Indeed lists the average salary as $79 per hour and Payscale lists it as $33.35 per hour. Teaching Talented dancers could gain the relevant training and experience and turn to teaching, there’s a few options to consider. Dance Teacher With the right qualifications you some dancers choose to work in schools (primary or secondary) or within other training organisations. There’s also an option of opening up your own dance studio or school run as a small business. Salary varies once again according to where you work and how much work you do, Job Outlook lists the average salary for private dance teachers as $58,344 per year. The average starting salary for school teachers in Australia is $65,000 per year. Choreographer Choreographers create original dance routines, develop new moves, and put together entire programmes for performances and shows. They’ll pick out the music, audition dancers and teach performers the routine. They also use their creative talents to help performers and producers reinvent established dances and routines, or provide new interpretations. Job outlook lists the average salary of a choreographer as $71,000 per year. Dance Therapist Using their dance skills to create programmes to benefit the elderly, children and adults with special needs or some physical disabilities. Other If performing and teaching don’t hit the spot, there are lots of careers related to the dance industry, where knowledge and experience of dancing may be required, they might include: administration, production, theatre management, public relations, backstage and other technical positions, costume design and making. Note: In Australia there are also opportunities for those specifically trained in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island traditional dance styles to find work in each of the areas listed above. Pathways It’s to make it big in the world of professional dance without any formal qualifications. Dedication and natural ability are critical but learning and practising the techniques and disciplines is often desirable for lots of roles. VET qualifications in Dance including Certificate I, II, III, or IV, and Diplomas and a background in dance lessons could get you a long way. My Skills list all the current qualifications on offer and will let you know all the registered training providers who offer the courses. Dance academies offer VET qualifications and other intensive programs, providing opportunities for budding dancers to hone their skills and techniques. Entry to most requires applicants to pass an audition. A Bachelor’s degree or post graduate degree could qualify you for teaching positions and some careers within industry listed in section 3 of the careers section above. Examples of dance degrees in Australia include: Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) at The University of Melbourne Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Dance and Performance at Macquarie Bachelor of Arts (Dance) at Edith Curtin University Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) at QUT Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance) at Deakin Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance) at Flinders Bachelor of Dance Education at ACPE You could study other degrees with a major in Dance, if performing and teaching isn’t your dream, or you’d like to give yourself more career options, this could be a great idea. For those intending to start up their own dance businesses, tertiary qualifications in business or marketing for example could be really valuable. Further reading There are lots of useful Associations and Societies that specialise in Dance or performing arts, they’ll have lots of useful advice and information. Here’s a few: The Australasian Dance Association (ADA) Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD) Australian National Dance Association (ANDA) Acrobatic Dance Association You could also have a read of our blog “Pursuing a career in dance” for some useful information and tips. Job growth in dance is strong (source: Joboutlook.gov.au)