University careers centres: Five web sites

University careers centres offer useful resources and services for students. Their web sites provide access to valuable information for a wider audience.

If you are a university student it would be wise to visit your careers centre early in your first year. Find out what they offer and tap staff advice so that you can make wise choices during your course that affect your working career and your ability to apply for jobs. To hear about the value of one careers centre, listen to my Talking Tips interview with Carole Brown, ANU Careers Centre.

Here are five university career centre web sites that provide useful advice on writing resumes, covering letters, job searching, selection criteria and career planning.

Australian National University

http://www.anu.edu.au/careers/about/about.php

ANU: Skillsoup Jobpod

Podcasts that provided university students with advice on managing their careers

https://academicskills.anu.edu.au/podcasts/jobpod/jobpod.php

Murdoch University

http://ace.murdoch.edu.au/jobseek.html

Flinders University

http://www.flinders.edu.au/careers/student/

University of Melbourne

http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers/student/career_plan/crc.html

Other useful articles:

• Top skills sought by graduate employers
• 30 government web sites for job applicants

Dr Ann Villiers, learning guide, professional speaker and author, is Australia's only Mental Nutritionist® specialising in mind and language practices that help people build flexible thinking, confident speaking and quality connections with people. Visit www.mentalnutrition.com to learn more about Mental Nutrition. Visit www.selectioncriteria.com.au for free resources unlocking the mysteries of public service jobs.