Careers Resources and Information

Located at the RMIT City Campus (Bldg 14 Level 4) and Bundoora Campus (Bldg 202 HUB) the CD&E Library provides a range of resources for students and staff. A selection of resources is listed below. Many more titles are available for use in the centre.

Books

The book collection is currently being updated. Drop into the library to see the full range of titles available to read in the library.

Alexander, (2004) ‘Careers in Nursing’

Bright & Earl (2003) ‘Resumes that get shortlisted’

Eikleberry, Carol. (1999) ‘The career guide for creative and unconventional people’

Gawell (2004) ‘Careers in Banking and Finance’

Gay, Beverley. (1999) ‘Something a bit different: a practical and inspirational guide to an interesting career’

Hall (2004) ‘Careers in Fashion’

Heinz (2004) ‘Careers in Teaching’

Jajjoka, Al (2003) ‘How to pass professional level psychometric tests’

Joosten, Vera. (2004) ‘Preparing for career selection tests: numeracy and general ability’

Klein, (2004) ‘Careers in Marketing’

Moses, Barbara. (1998) ‘Career intelligence: the new 12 rules for work/life success’

Nolan (2004) ‘Careers in Human Resources’

Porter S, Porter K & Bennett C. (1998) ‘Me, myself and I: 10 steps to career independence’

Stephens, Paul ‘The Australian Resume Guide’ (3 rd Ed)

Taylor, Wendy. (1999) ‘Career change for teachers: stories and strategies’

Villiers, de, Ann (2003) ‘How to address selection criteria’ (4 th Ed)

Videos

Your Job's On-line (UK) 25 minutes
Your job's on-line dispels myths about applying for jobs on-line, produced by the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) in the United Kingdom. It shows two major employers selecting graduates using only their electronic applications. We hear the selectors assessing the candidates' performance, and see the candidates reactions to those comments.

Getting the Job: a video for job seekers who speak English as a second language
This popular video has been prepared by the Language and Learning Unit at Queensland University of Technology, and is a useful tool for anyone preparing for an interview in English who does not speak it as a first language. The video depicts a graduate interview and the preparation preceding it, providing advice from professionals about issues such as research, networking, practicing key questions and personal presentation.

Essential Interview Skills (30 minutes)
This title offers practical interview skills development for young people preparing for work. Features prominent business people sharing their tips on how to get that job. Provided by The Information Specialists.

Out in Front with an Arts Degree (24 minutes)
By the very nature of the degree, Arts graduates have unlimited career opportunities. This video has been produced by the GCCA to highlight to Arts students how the skills they are developing increase their marketability in the workforce.

The Written Edge (35 minutes)
Designed for students approaching the job-hunting process, this Australian video provides valuable insights into preparing resumés, covering letters and application forms.

The Assessment Centre (27 minutes)
This video, developed in the United Kingdom, depicts a typical assessment centre operated by a major employer, and shows a group exercise, a presentation and an in-depth interview, with commentary provided.

Why Ask Me That? (UK) (22 minutes)
This title provides an insight into the performance of a young job candidate from the perspective of the employers who interview him. It covers such topics as making a good first impression, answering questions effectively, and coping with increasing pressure.

Can I Have a Few Minutes of Your Time? (UK) (23 minutes)
Depicts how students and recent graduates can improve their networking skills to gain work experience and uncover the "hidden" job market.

Why Am I Here? (UK) (20 minutes)
Demonstrates the value of developing skills such as communication, team-building, time management, problem-solving and flexibility.

Looking Good on Paper (UK) (21 minutes)
Shows two undergraduates developing written applications and also includes job research advice.

Byrne, B & Beck, J. ‘Marketing Yourself’, 1994 (60 minutes)

‘Finding Work in a New Country’, Long White Cloud Production, 2000 (28 minutes)

‘Interview Tips and Traps’, Video Education Australasia, 2000 (18 minutes)

‘The Volunteer Experience’, Australian Volunteers International, 2003 (36 minutes)

‘What’s in IT for me?’ Youth Hub Promotion, 2003 (45 minutes)

‘What we look for in resumes/application letters- ANZ, CUB, Telstra’, RMIT, 1997 (60 minutes)

‘Work to Work – Job Search Process’, Video Education Australasia, 2000 (23 minutes)

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Vocational Information

From Accounting to Zoologist, the A-Z folders of vocations include newspaper clippings, industry profiles, professional associations and much more!

The library also stock Gradlink booklets which students can take away. “Careers For…”

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Careers and Employment Guides

Graduate Opportunities/Graduate Futures
Graduate Opportunities and Graduate Futures are the official annual directory of graduate employers in Australia and New Zealand. They contain excellent editorial articles offering advice to students and a comprehensively indexed guide to employers. Produced on behalf of the GCCA by our publishers The Good Guides Group, GO is endorsed by the AV-CC, AAGE and NAGCAS.

Your Career and You
A self-assessment guide for students and graduates. Recently updated to reflect contemporary work practices, it helps readers to consider their goals, values, attributes and skills as a basis for career exploration.

Graduate Destination Survey (GDS)
The Graduate Destination Survey is Australia’s official annual review of the activities of university graduates who have recently completed their qualification. Graduates are surveyed around four months after course completion and the report analyses their employment status, type of work gained and further study undertaken.

Postgraduate Destination Survey
This report is an extension of the Graduate Destination Survey which provides details of those graduating with Diplomas, Masters degrees, PhDs and other postgraduate qualifications.

Course Experience Questionnaire (CEQ)
The CEQ is an annual survey about the attitudes of graduates towards their courses and the skills they acquired whilst undertaking tertiary education. Once again, universities throughout the country participate in the survey which is believed to be unique to Australia.

Postgraduate Research Experience Questionnaire (PREQ) Australia’s most highly qualified postgraduates are asked a similar range of questions to the CEQ (above) but with the focus on the research environment. The material is collected as part of the Graduate Destination Survey.

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Australian Employers

Brochures from Australian Employers are available for students to take away. Includes graduate, vacation and cooperative opportunities.

Overseas Employment and Study Opportunities

The library has an extensive range of current UK University Handbooks and information on overseas employment and exchange programs.

Professional Associations

Ever wonder who your professional association is and what they can offer? Information brochures are available on a range of professional associations that offer student memberships.

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CD&E Library Redevelopment

To improve the RMIT careers service, both the City and Bundoora CD&E Libraries are currently being redeveloped. If you have any feedback or suggestions on how the library can best serve your needs, please email them to careers@rmit.edu.au.

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Finding Careers Information in RMIT University Libraries

Aside from the resources found in the CD&E libraries, the RMIT University Library has also set up a fantastic information page - Finding Information on Career Development & Employment. This valuable resource tells you where and how to find careers information in the City and Bundoora campus libraries, as well as providing links to external careers information providers.

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