Career Insights
By University of Southern Queensland
The Team: Jennifer Luke (@aClearOutlook) and Byron Queale (@TheByronQ) | Powered by the University of Southern Queensland and Phoenix Radio | Cover Art: Dyl Mac - www.dylmac.com
Career InsightsDec 01, 2021
Career Insights throughout 2021
Career Insights throughout 2021
Today’s episode is looking back at our guest speakers, their career stories and their insights into workforce trends, career planning, and building employability. To help me look back over 2021, I am joined by USQ Careers Practitioner Shayne Lorac-Moon.
Plus, a surprise appearance from a special guest!
Engaging in community work and building experience
Engaging in community work and building experience -- that’s the focus on today’s episode and our special guest will be sharing insights on the importance of being proactive, community building, and expanding your industry networks via work experience (paid or volunteer)!
An experienced registered nurse, nurse educator and current lecturer and employability lead within USQ’s School of Nursing – I’d like to welcome Tracey Tulleners!
Don't Wait Until You Graduate
Don’t wait until you graduate !
That’s the focus of this episode and we’ll be discussing why it is important to start career planning, building your professional identity and networking – while you are still studying not at the end! So what and how to do this??
Today’s guest has extensive experience as a radio presenter, broadcast media specialist as well as lecturer and researcher.
Welcome to USQ’s Spencer Howson!
Expanding your knowledge across industry sectors
Expanding your knowledge across industry sectors
That’s the focus on today’s episode and our special guest will be sharing insights on how your study area can translate across industry sectors and build opportunities in collaborative work via professional networks. How and where to start?
As both a Senior Lecturer & Researcher in Surveying and Positioning at USQ, our guest has a variety of research interest areas including climate modelling, remote sensing, satellites and drones…. So much to talk about!
Welcome Dr Zahra Gharineiat!
Career Resilience and Adaptability
Career Resilience and Adaptability - That’s the focus of this episode and we’ll be discussing what it means to be resilient and adaptive as well as the importance of this in your career planning and employability.
Today’s guest is a researcher and registered psychologist with extensive experience and focus on public health and health services, clinical and health psychology and mental health.
Welcome to USQ’s Professor Sonja March.
Applying for Jobs
Applying for a job is not just about resumes and cover letters.
Today’s guest is an educator, researcher and paramedic with extensive experience working in the education & health care industries… and who is always supporting students in building their professionalism and employability.
Welcome to USQ’s Lecturer in Paramedicine Andy Bell
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Flexible Career Planning
Flexible Career Planning! It’s not a linear path – your career has and will have multiple pathways. How can you focus right now on building opportunities and networks that will open doors and exciting pathways. Across industries and sectors.
Dr Polley Burey is a chemical and materials engineer/food scientist and researcher - that leads the BScience Food Science major at USQ as well as an Associate Head (Outreeach, Engagement and International) - and happy to talk to about food science and what a food scientist actually does … and is strong networker via social media too!
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Identifying the opportunities within your professional field and beyond!
Are you a little unsure of where to head once you finish school or university?
It can be difficult to know where to find opportunities, and even support networks...
But don't fear! Career Insights is here!
This week, you'll hear from USQ's Prof. Brad Carter (Physics) and Director (Centre for Astrophysics), and James O'Connor - Research Student.
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Creating Career Opportunities and an Entrepreneurial Mindset
What does it mean to be entrepreneurial? Is it all about stating up a business? Maybe not!
This episode will be looking at how to build your career with an entrepreneurial mindset and how this opens your networks.
Helping guide you through the entrepreneurial landscape USQ’s Senior Project coordinator in Entrepreneurship Phoebe Tully.
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Engaging with Industry - The who, where and how?
Could there be people within your circles who have industry connections? Well... there's only one way to find out!
Dr Les Bowtell is a Senior Lecturer in Electronic Engineering at USQ, and is here to help you uncover those hidden connections you might have in your networks!
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Build that experience! Volunteering and discovering professional work opportunities
Volunteering... Why should I go and work for free when I can get paid instead?
There are so many benefits to volunteering your time. USQ's Senior Television & Radio Lecturer Dr Ashley Jones started at the bottom of the ladder in the media volunteering, and worked his way up through the ranks - and is here to help you build your confidence, and get your foot in the door for the career you want.
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Building Career Strengths & Professional Networks
Want to go for a job but don't think you have all the skills?
USQ's Dr Chris Kossen - Senior Lecturer, Public Relations, and Sarah Mitchell - Career Development Practitioner have the best tips and tricks for filling those career gaps, and creating a professional network!
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What’s your purpose? Building a strong professional identity
A big part of career planning and decision making is having a personal brand.
What if you don't already have one? Or want to redevelop it and take it in a different direction?
USQ's very own Jonti Horner - Professor of Astrophysics and media extraordinaire - is here to help you with building your professional identity!
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Career Decision Making - First Know Yourself!
Career Insights is back for 2021! And with a brand new host!
Making career decisions can be a big thing. But before making those decisions, get to know yourself first!
Knowing your influences, goals and desires can help you get into your dream career.
Here to help you navigate the world of career decision making are:
Professor Peter McIlveen from the school of Education and Director of the research team – the Australian Collaboratory for Career Employability and Learning for Living (ACCELL), and Dr Nancey Hoare – Senior Lecturer School of Psychology & Counselling.
Both are psychologists, academics, researchers and lecturers – but also have extensive experience in providing careers & employability support to students and the community.
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Impostor Syndrome
Have you got a little, or big voice in the back of your mind causing you to second guess yourself? Or maybe telling you that your work is no good? Don't fear! Career Insights is here!
USQ Industry Relationship Consultant Katie Baker is here to help you navigate the world of employment, and help you realise your career goals.
In the final episode of Career Insights for the 2020 season, Dr Shari Walsh - career development practitioner and positive and practical psychologist is here to give you some top tips on tuning out your anxiety and imposter.
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Careers in Agriculture
USQ Industry Relationship Consultant is here to help you navigate the world of employment, and help you realise your career goals.
Ever thought of heading out regional, but not sure of the job opportunities? Or how to overcome the challenges of working regionally - in particular in agricultural jobs?
USQ Alumnus Nicole McDonald is here to give her insight on the careers space in the Regional and Agriculture spaces, and provide some top tips for moving regional!
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USQ Alumnus - Jessica van Vonderen
Ever wanted to work in the media? Not sure where to start?
USQ Alumnus and award winning ABC Journalist and Presenter of ABC News Jessica van Vonderen shares her career story, and shares some top tips for those looking to getting into the media and journalism industries.
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Harnessing Your Unemployment
USQ Industry Relationship Consultant is here to help you navigate the world of employment, and help you realise your career goals.Where are the best places to find jobs? How do I know what skills are needed for today's workforce?USQ's Jennifer Luke - Career Development Practitioner, and Dr Chris Kossen - Senior Lecturer in Public Relations, are here to help - with the top tips for getting out of unemployment and into work!Powered by the University of Southern Queensland and Phoenix Radio. Produced by USQ Creative Arts student Byron Queale.
The Hidden Job Market
What on earth is the hidden job market? And how can you get ahead and get noticed in this space?
USQ Industry Relationships Consultant Katie Baker is here to help clear the air in the employability space, and to help you realise your career goals.
USQ Career Development Practitioner Shayne Lorac-Moon is here with all the hot tips on finding your way through the hidden job market.
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Volunteering
USQ Industry Relationships Consultant Katie Baker is here to help clear the air in the employability space, and to help you realise your career goals.
Volunteering - Why on earth would you work for free?
Well... Volunteering has more benefits than what you might think..
Here with the top volunteering tips is Alicia Doherty from Risk 2 Solutions.
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Finding A Mentor
USQ Industry Relationships Consultant Katie Baker is here to help clear the air in the employability space, and to help you realise your career goals.
What is a mentor? What on earth do they do, and why should you have one?
Rapid Mentoring's Warren James is here with the top tips on why having a mentor is a great help for developing your skill set.
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Managing Your Finances
USQ Industry Relationships Consultant Katie Baker is here to help clear the air in the employability space, and to help you realise your career goals.
What are the best ways to help you manage your money? What traps should you avoid when looking at new products or services?
USQ's Clare Moseley, Student Wellness Advisor, is here to help you navigate the world of money, and help you get into good habits.
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Careers and Wellness
Career Insights is back!
USQ Industry Relationships Consultant Katie Baker is here to help clear the air in the employability space, and to help you realise your career goals.
How do you cope in a rapidly changing industry, and world?
USQ's Jennifer Luke, Career Development Practitioner, and Scott Waters, Wellness Educator, are here to help with some top tips for working and adapting in the current climate.
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Entrepreneurship (Part 2)
In this series from the University of Southern Queensland, USQ Industry Relationships Consultant Katie Baker talks all things career and employability and helps you to realise your career goals.
Are you a budding entrepreneur? We've got more great tips for you!
This week, USQ's Phoebe Tully, Senior Project Coordinator at USQ and Anne-Marie Walton, Entrepreneurship Facilitator
with Y(E)P Entrepreneurship Facilitators bring you tips for kicking off your business.
Produced by USQ Creative Arts student Byron Queale.
Entrepreneurship (Part 1)
In this series from the University of Southern Queensland, USQ Industry Relationships Consultant Katie Baker talks all things career and employability and helps you to realise your career goals.
Are you a budding entrepreneur? This week on Career Insights, we've got a treat for you!
USQ's Phoebe Tully, Senior Project Coordinator at USQ and Jinhee Yi, Founder of HappyToo have joined in on the conversation to bring you the top tips for starting your business.
Produced by USQ Creative Arts student Byron Queale.
Professional Associations
In this series from the University of Southern Queensland, USQ Industry Relationships Consultant Katie Baker talks all things career and employability and helps you to realise your career goals.
Have you ever wondered why there are all these groups for various professions, such as Engineers Australia? What are they? Why should you join them? Here to clear the air is Dr Steven Goh, Associate Head of Outreach and Engagement with USQ's School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
Produced by USQ Creative Arts student Byron Queale.
Professional Identity
In this series from the University of Southern Queensland, USQ Industry Relationships Consultant Katie Baker talks all things career and employability and helps you to realise your career goals.
This week, Cathy James from Fusion Graduate Consulting is here to give you the top tips on maintaining a professional identity.
Produced by USQ Creative Arts student Byron Queale.
Adaptability and Soft Skills
HOW CAN YOU IMPROVE YOUR ADAPTABILITY?
In this series from the University of Southern Queensland, USQ Industry Relationships Consultant Katie Baker talks all things career and employability and helps you to realise your career goals.
This week, it's all things adaptability. Jennifer Luke from the Career Development Association of Australia, and Tim Carney from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport share their best tips to help you improve your soft skills and adaptability.
Produced by USQ Creative Arts student Byron Queale.
Going Regional, Rural and Remote
In this series from the University of Southern Queensland, USQ Industry Relationships Consultant Katie Baker talks all things career and employability and helps you to realise your career goals. This week, you'll get the low down on why heading regional can be a big benefit to your career. Primary school principal Liz Bailey and Julia Spicer from Engage and Create Consulting have worked in rural, regional and remote parts of Australia and share their top tips with you.
Produced by USQ Creative Arts student Byron Queale.
Internships
In this series from the University of Southern Queensland, USQ Industry Relationships Consultant Katie Baker talks all things career and employability and helps you to realise your career goals. In this episode, you’ll meet Mikayla Coonan, a recent USQ graduate making it big in the law world, and Jeremy Grunfeld from Inside Sherpa, a company looking at technology to make internships more accessible.
Produced by USQ Creative Arts student Byron Queale.
Eve Fraser - USQ Alumnus of the Year (2020)
In this series from the University of Southern Queensland, USQ Industry Relationships Consultant Katie Baker talks all things career and employability and helps you to realise your career goals. She's the Director of Oz Swim Aquatics, the Founder of the Global Aquatic Project, studied a Bachelor of Business in Marketing and HR Management! USQ's 2020 Alumnus of the Year, Eve Fraser, is here to give you the top tips on how to make make the most of your studies. Produced by USQ Creative Arts student Byron Queale.
Graduate Programs
In this series from the University of Southern Queensland, USQ Industry Relationships Consultant Katie Baker talks all things career and employability and helps you to realise your career goals. Did you know that graduate programs are open for 2020/21? To give you a leg up on the application process, Alex Tyrell from GradConnections and Kelly Pfeffer from GHD share their insider secrets on why grad programs are vital for getting work, and you'll find out what not to do when working through the application process.
Produced by USQ Creative Arts student Byron Queale.
Networking and Career Conversations
In this series from the University of Southern Queensland, USQ Industry Relationships Consultant Katie Baker talks all things career and employability and helps you to realise your career goals. This week's special guest is USQ Employability Coordinator Michael Healy, who explains how to make the most of networking opportunities and why introverts might just have the upper hand!
Produced by USQ Creative Arts student Byron Queale.
First Steps to Employability
In this series from the University of Southern Queensland, USQ Industry Relationships Consultant Katie Baker talks all things career and employability and helps you to realise your career goals. This week's special guest is USQ Career Development Practitioner Jennifer Luke.