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August 2006
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Welcome! In this month's edition, we look at the growing number of graduate vacancies out there and advice on how to nab the job you want; an inside look at grad jobs in the media and IT industry; a marketing mentor program that's getting results; and MyCareer's latest campaign to help you 'move on up' your career ladder. Enjoy!
NEWS FOR YOUGrad vacancies on the rise
It is a good time to be a graduate, says Ben Reeves executive director of the Australian Association of Graduate Employers, who says graduate vacancies have increased by 13 per cent in the past 12 months.
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Competition starts early for media graduates
Students still flock to study communications even though the plum jobs are hard to come by. Academic high achievers targeting careers in public relations can expect plenty of jobs but aspiring journalists are likely to find some tough competition.
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IT, a geek-free zone
The computer industry's troubled past has left it with an image problem. Anastasia Goven, from the Australian Computer Society's Young IT committee is now set to spread the word about the growing number of exciting IT jobs out there.
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The future looks bright for young marketers
Career progression in marketing generally stems from academic and on-the-job experience. The Victorian branch of the Australian Marketing Institute has created the Bright Sparks program to provide new ways to pursue professional development.
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'Move on up' your career ladder
Taking that first step in your career can often be quite daunting, most probably because you're not quite sure how. MyCareer's latest campaign is aimed at giving jobseekers useful tips to help you climb your career ladder, plus have a little fun along the way! more...
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| When starting your first full-time job, what support would you value most? |
| 36% | Mentor program, enabling you to ask senior staff for advice |
| 29% | Structured work program with clear guidelines and expectations |
| 28% | Regular social events with your department to build rapport |
| 7% | Regular meetings with peers enabling you to exchange experiences/ideas |
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| What recognition would you appreciate most for a job well done? |
| 56% | Salary bonus |
| 20% | Verbal recognition |
| 16% | Gift certificate |
| 8% | Time off work |
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