Subject and Research Guides: Career planning for Arts students: Job Seeking

Searching MultiSearch

For further instruction on finding books on job seeking try our 'skills employers value' tab here.

Job search apps and sites

Career One, Seek, Career Jet and All jobs are all key sites for finding jobs

Creative/media jobs - pedestrian tv, the loop

Community, policy/advocacy or development jobs - ethical jobs, pro bono, ACFID

Government jobs - federal govt, nsw govt and local govt

Research and academic jobs - uni jobs, research careers

Jobs overseas - riley guide, jobs4development, overseas jobs, target jobs UK, adecco asia

Graduate programs (internships - apply 2nd year, grad programs - final year of study) Govt grad & internship programs, other grad programs, application dates

Tips for applying for jobs

Applying for jobs (MQ Careers)
Advice, tips & handouts for writing a strong resume and job application.
Ideal Resumes (Seek)
Inspiration & advice to help you put together a strong resume.
Careerfaqs
A bank of example resumes and applications by industry or interest area.
Cracking the code
Guide to government applications and addressing selection criteria

Build your network connections

LinkedIn
LinkedIn is an industry-based network to stay informed about contacts and industry, to find the people & knowledge in your area of research and to present your professional identity online

Join an Association
Join an association relevant to your interests or major. Try these as a starting point: Anthropology, Cultural Studies, History, Law and Sociology.
More associations here or do a key word search using 'industry associations' or 'professional associations' AND your interest area.

Interview skills

Interview Skills That Win the Job by Michael Spiropoulos
Call Number: HF5549.5.I6 S65
Publication Date: 2006

Try a keyword search on "employment interviewing" and "applications for positions"

What Color Is Your Parachute? by Richard Nelson Bolles
Call Number: HF5382.7 .B65 2004
Publication Date: 2004
The most complete guide for first-time job seekers as well as second & encore careers changers. [Googlebooks]

Job hunting

Job hunting in four weeks by David McWhir
Publication Date: 2015

How to use social media to get a job

What questions might you get?

Interview tips

Interviews (MQ Careers)
Info & handouts on interviews. Also, book an appointment with the MQ Careers Service for further advice.

Job hunting tips - Better Health Channel
Tips to help you find a job, improving your resume or curriculum vitae (CV), practising job interview techniques, and taking care of yourself in the process.

Job Interviews (Vic Gov)
A great suite of online resources, including a how-to guide, tools, videos & more on how to prepare for your job interview.

Tips for Job Interviews (Qld Gov)
Excellent tips by the QLD Government for both government & corporate job interviews.

Ten Simple Steps to the Perfect Job Interview (LinkedIn)
Simple tips & tricks to apply to any job interview. We like Step 4!

Networking - the hidden job market

Resume writing

Cvs, Resumes, Cover Letters and Linkedin by Adrian Wallwork
ISBN: 9781493906468
Publication Date: 2014-06-26

How to write and talk to selection criteria : improving your chances of winning a job by Ann D. Villers
Call Number: HF5383 .V55 2011
Publication Date: 2011 (5th ed.)
Focuses on how to manage your public service career, how to write evidence-based, results-focused, job-matched résumés and applications and how to present a convincing case at a job interview. [Publisher's website]

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