CDE Non Students


Not an RMIT University Student?


Looking for help in planning your career or further study?


Do you have access to a careers teacher or careers library? Have you made good use of these services?

Are you registered with Centrelink? You may be eligible for intensive careers assistance from your Job Network provider.

Are you currently or recently enrolled in another University? You should access the services provided by the Careers Service in your university.

The following are some additional sources of career planning information and advice you may find helpful.


General Course & Careers Information

Melbourne Career Information Centre

email: cic.mel@centrelink.gov.au

phone: 03 9299 1038

Free phone, email & mail-out services providing information on occupations, courses and general career decision making. Also provide outreach to schools, TAFES, community education providers and other related agencies.

Centrelink's Career Information Centres are 'one-stop-shops' providing a comprehensive free service to all Australians. Specialist staff provide assistance to students, the unemployed or people who are looking at changing jobs. Career Information Centres can help customers make informed decisions about education, training and employment options and pathways.

myfuture

web: www.myfuture.edu.au

myfuture provides facts & articles about occupations, courses, salaries, getting a job and small business as well as links to relevant careers and employment websites.

The myguide section of myfuture guides you through a range of activities that will help you explore and plan your career. You can answer questions about your aspirations, interests, skills, values, etc. You will then be able to explore career suggestions made by myguide, select your career favourites, clarify your career direction, and then create an action plan to help you reach your career goals. myguide is a comprehensive career planning tool that you can use free of charge

The Job Guide

web: www.jobguide.dest.gov.au

The Job Guide is a comprehensive guide to careers and courses which includes job descriptions, requirements, education and training.

The Job Guide is available online and in hard copy at schools and in public libraries. Also includes career planning and job-seeking information.

Australian Job Search: Australian Careers

web: jobsearch.gov.au/careersearch.aspx

Australian Job Search is a free online employment service which includes some useful career planning resources.

Job Explorer is a comprehensive database of occupational attributes and job characteristics, including skills, knowledge, abilities, interests, work activities and tasks. Job Prospects helps you research job prospects, weekly earnings, type of work and other useful occupational information. CareerQuiz is a fast online assistance tool, helping to inform about career interest areas and providing links to local career information services.

RMIT University Programs (Courses)

Office for Prospective Students

web: www.rmit.edu.au/programs

email: study@rmit.edu.au

phone: 03 9925 2260

TAFE

TAFE Courses Directory

web: www.tafe.vic.gov.au

phone: 131 823

Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)

VTAC Guide online

web: www.vtac.edu.au

phone: 1300 364 133

Applications to undergraduate courses in Universities, TAFE & private providers, links to institutions websites, Open Day dates etc.

Universities

Some university Careers Services may provide careers counselling and other assistance on a fee-for-service basis for non-students. If you are a prospective student, some services may be provided free. Visit University websites or call individual Careers Services for further information.

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Careers Counselling

If you are feeling confused or finding it difficult to make a decision after using these resources, you may want some more personal assistance with your career planning or job-seeking. It may be helpful to talk to a private (fee-for-service) careers counsellor. Some private health funds provide cover for counselling services in their “extras” cover.

Australian Association of Careers Counsellors

web: www.aacc.org.au

A good first step to locating a suitable professional is to visit the Australian Association of Careers Counsellors (AACC) website which provides valuable information about what careers counsellors do, and advice on how to choose a careers counsellor. This site also includes a search function to help you find an AACC accredited career development practitioner in your area.

Australian Psychological Society

web: www.psychology.org.au

This website has a “Find A Psychologist” search where you could locate a vocational psychologist in your area. Select the search category “Vocational assessment & career issues”.

Yellow Pages

web: www.yellowpages.com.au

Search “Careers Counselling” by area.

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Disclaimer: RMIT Career Development & Employment (CD&E) provides this information as a guide only and does not endorse these services.