The ECU Careers and Employability team can help you explore your career direction.
Your time as a student will go by faster than you expect, and the ECU Careers and Employability team is here to help you develop and recognise your employability throughout your degree.
Your career journey doesn’t start at the end of your degree; it starts at the beginning. Many of the most important steps you can take to translate your studies into career success start early. If you work with the Careers and Employability team early, and often, we can help you navigate the path to graduate employment.
Here are some great resources that you can use to get started with thinking about your career direction.
The MyFuture web site has ‘My Career Profile’, which consists of 9 activities to assist you in building a personalised career profile. You will learn about your interests, skills, values, consider your dream job and much more.
Complete 'My Career Profile' at MyFuture - https://myfuture.edu.au/home
Career success and satisfaction is linked to doing work that is consistent with your career values. The Career Values Card Sort is a simple, free, and fun self-reflection tool for anyone to use and apply to their own careers at any time. Allow 10-15 minutes to complete your card sort and don’t forget to record your results.
Do the Career Values Card Sort - https://www.icscareers.com.au/card-sort/default.html
When you’re exploring future career options, it’s not just about what you want to do — it’s also about what the ‘world of work’ needs. Labour market knowledge helps you make informed, confident decisions about the next steps on your career journey.
The following sites can give you insights into the Australian labour market:
Are you a student with diverse lived experiences? There are a range of career development initiatives and resources tailored to your needs, that will enhance your employability and employment opportunities.
Online workplace and employment preparation support
ECU’s online Canvas module, ‘Strength in diversity: enhancing your employment journey’ covers eight topics to help you navigate a successful transition to employment. Through this module, you will learn to embrace your value and identity in the workplace, know your rights and discover ways to find inclusive employers.
Australian Disability Network (ADN) Stepping Into Internship Program
The ADN is Australia’s peak body for private, public and for-purpose organisations committed to the inclusion of people with disability.
The ADN’s Stepping Into Internship program supports university students with disability and recent graduates to connect with employers seeking interns. You can apply for opportunities during the winter or summer semester break.
Find out more by visiting the ADN’s Stepping Into Internship program website.
Developed in conjunction with Australian universities, the GradWISE program provides specialised support to improve employment opportunities for students living with a disability, mental or physical illness or injury. Edith Cowan University is the first Western Australian University to partner with GradWISE to offer this program to our students.
GradWISE enhances support that students already receive at ECU with a personalised careers program.
This program provides one-on-one guidance and coaching to help you develop the skills and experience necessary to secure the ideal internship or graduate role.
GradWISE collaborates with you and a network of inclusive employers to find the best match for your career goals, offering continuous support before and during your employment for as long as you need it.
If this sounds like the support you’ve been looking for and would like to be referred to the program, please book an appointment to see an ECU Career Adviser to discuss further.
The journey to your dream career starts here. CareerHub has resources to help you on your way.
The ‘Know Yourself’ tip sheet is a resource to help you understand your skills, knowledge, values and personal qualities so you can match them to careers and jobs you would like to do.
Our Career and Employability Advisers can offer advice and strategies on how to get the best start to your career. They have a wide range of experience in many industries and have post-graduate qualifications, skills and experience in supporting people in all aspects of developing their careers.
You can book a one-to-one appointment with a Career and Employability Adviser and they'll set up a time to connect with you and develop your career plan.
Career Advisers are available:
We are open from 9.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Email: careers@ecu.edu.au