Science Employability Program 2021 - Science

Science Employability Program 2021 Professional development opportunity How to apply

The Science Employability Program is an exciting new initiative providing Science students an extra-curricular professional development opportunity to develop their soft skills and career management skills. The Program will commence in July 2021 and will conclude in December 2021.

What will you get out of the program?

The Program will be delivered using experienced Careers Facilitators and the sessions are designed to support you in securing your ideal role and prepare you for your future career. The sessions typically focus on providing information through a theory style session with interactive activities allowing you to apply these new learnings.

Facilitators will also provide you with tips and resources to help you actively enhance your employability. From writing effective job application documents, identifying your most marketable employability skills, abilities and experiences, comparing pathways and channels to employment, through to transitioning into the workplace.

By completing the program, you will:

• build knowledge of career prospects and demands
• develop your employability skills, experience and personal attributes, which employers are seeking
• and grow both personally and professionally and improve develop a growth mindset
• build connections and create supportive, collaborative networks
• network with potential employers at Science Industry Week

At any one time there is one cohort of approximately 100 students in the program.

What we expect from you?

To complete the program, you will need to commit to the following:

• Attend a one day induction workshop in person on Thursday, 15 July 2021 from 9:00am - 1:30pm;
• Maintain a minimum attendance rate of 80% during the course of the program;
• Complete any self-directed or group tasks between sessions

Key dates

Workshops will be delivered on Thursday evenings, all of which take place after hours during semester, typically between the hours of 6.00pm and 8.00pm.

Important: Sessions will be delivered either through a live online webinar or in person (on Clayton campus). It is important to note that mode of delivery and dates are subject to change and will be communicated as early as possible.

How to apply

Entry requirements & exclusions

All currently enrolled Monash Science undergraduates can apply. To apply, students must:

• be currently enrolled in a Science single of double degree at Monash University
• have completed at least one year of study
• be available for the duration of the program
• be expected to complete their course at the earliest by December 2021

Student intake takes place once a year through an open call for applications. Students will be required to submit a written assessment and a video interview via Interview360.

Application form & due date

There are two stages to the application process:

Stage 1 - Written Application: Complete an online application form which consists of 3 questions. The purpose of this stage is to give you the opportunity to tell us a little about yourself and express your interest in the program. Applications close: 11.55pm on Sunday, 30 May 2021.

Stage 2 - Video Recording Submission: Applicants shortlisted from the written application stage will be invited to submit a video interview answering 3 questions. The purpose of this stage is to share with us your further interest in the program and how you think the program will help you in your career journey. If you are shortlisted to this stage, you will be notified in writing on, and no later than, Tuesday, 1 June and will have until Sunday, 6 June 2021 to submit your recording.

If this sounds like a program you wish to be part of, click here to apply now. Remember applications close at 11.55pm on Sunday, 30 May 2021.

Timeline

Written Applications close: 11.55pm on Sunday, 30 May 2021 Written Application outcome: Applicants will be notified in writing on Tuesday, 1 June 2021 Video Recording due (for shortlisted applicants): 11.55pm Sunday, 6 June 2021 Video Recording outcome: Shortlisted applicants will be notified in writing on Friday, 25 June 2021 Program commences: Thursday, 15 July 2021

Contact

For further information, please contact us via email: sci-studentlearninglounge@monash.edu