Graduate School Career Development Framework
Career planning

Networking Breakfast: Career Strategy: From HDR to beyond

12 November 2024 8:00am–10:30am
 

Have you been thinking about your career beyond your HDR program but don’t know what your options are? Or perhaps you don’t know what strategies can make you more competitive in the labour market?  

This networking breakfast will help you to reflect on your career options – whether they be in industry, government, non-profit organisations or universities – and to identify useful strategies to get you to your desired career destination.

Join us for breakfast while you learn from a range of professionals who can help you to:

  • ealise there are diverse career pathways available to you when you graduate.
  • Understand the transferrable skills, demonstrated through your HDR program, that support your career development.
  • Develop clarity on your career direction. 
  • Hear about strategies you can use to develop a competitive edge in the labour market.
  • Set actions to move your career forward.
  • Network with likeminded HDR candidates.

During the event there will be opportunities to mix with professionals from various employment sectors and your peers. The Graduate School’s HDR Careers Advisor, Dr Rachael Pitt, will also be at the breakfast to answer your career development questions.

Program

  • Career direction insights, strategies and discussion with a professional panel
  • Breakfast and networking 

Industry panel includes

  • Dr Kevan Walter Jones
    Learning Advisor, University of Queensland. PhD degree conducted in the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Queensland. 
  • Dr Jacquie McGraw
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Institute for Social Science Research, University of Queensland. PhD degree conducted in the Business School, Queensland University of Technology.
  • Dr Edwin Trevor-Roberts
    Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Trevor-Roberts. PhD degree conducted in the School of Business, University of Queensland.
  • Dr Shirin Jamarani
    Senior Manager, Deloitte Australia. PhD degree conducted in the School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies, University of Queensland.
  • Dr Tim Seelig
    Director of Strategic Policy, Department of Environment and Science, Queensland Government. PhD degree conducted in the Institute for Social Research, Swinburne University of Technology.

Event Details
Location: St Lucia campus
Dress code: Smart casual

Places are limited so submit your application today. Preference will be given to confirmed candidates. Applications close 28 October 2024 at 9am and you will be informed of the outcome by 4 November 2024.

About Career planning

 

Book an appointment with the Graduate School's HDR Careers Advisor

Many research students intend to follow an academic career path on completion of their degree. But what does an academic career really look like? And, if you knew what to expect, would you still wish to pursue that path?

Researchers work in all facets of government, industry, NGOs and universities. Understanding the diverse range of career options available will allow you to reflect on the 'fit' between academia and your own strengths and interests. 

It is important to start considering your options and plan for your post-HDR career during your studies so you are well prepared to transition to the workplace as a PhD or MPhil qualified individual. The Graduate School supports you in this process through the Career Development Framework (CDF) as well as with a dedicated HDR Careers Advisor who specialises in advising HDR candidates. The Careers Advisor is available for appointments to discuss career options, CV development, interview techniques and other career-related topics. These appointments are designed to complement the existing suite of career-related workshops which are already offered as part of the CDF.

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