Hooray – semester break is finally here! So, what are your plans? Some lazy mornings in your PJs, afternoons binging on Netflix? Lunch with friends you’ve been neglecting or getting back to the gym? Not to mention ringing your family? Before you know it, semester two will be starting.
While these plans sound great and I highly recommend all of them – especially ringing your family – semester break is also a great opportunity to invest some time in your career development. And don’t think your career hasn’t started yet!
Career development is a life-long process of self-development, decision-making and exploration. Did you ever play ‘cops and robbers’ or pretend to be an astronaut when you were a kid? When a child notices that some people are doctors, or firefighters, or actors and so on, it signals the start of this process. Your current studies are just another part of your career development journey.
Which brings us back to investing some time into your career development during the break. Here’s our top three tips on things to do:
Tip 1: Sign up for Career Ready
Happening from Monday 26 to Thursday 29 June, these interactive, online workshops cover everything from preparing for the times ahead and planning for the career you want, to perfecting your job applications and creating your professional identity. Register for the sessions that interest you.
Tip 2: Apply to be a CEO for a day
This is your chance to shadow a CEO for a day. See what it’s like at the top and discover leadership from another perspective with this experience. Interested? Find out more about the CEO you could be partnered with. The competition closes on Friday 30 June, so enter now.
Tip 3: Do a little research
Get familiar with the online support available to you, anytime anywhere, including:
- Curtin Challenge – online modules to help you develop your employability skills
- UniHub’s Resource Library – including our course-related Career Guides
- VMock Resume – instant, targeted suggestions to help improve your resume
- VMock Aspire – same as VMock Resume but for your LinkedIn profile.
From the Careers team, we hope you enjoy your break, indulge in the lunches and sleep ‘til noon, but also take some time to invest in future you!
This article was written by Career Development Consultant, Kelly Kendall-Jones.
