Job Shop is the one-stop place for all your career needs.
Drop into Job Shop to speak with our Job Shop Assistants and Career Consultants. Find help about finding work, resume and cover letters, your LinkedIn Profile, employer events and a wide range of workshops and Careers consultations.
Careers consultations are available and students can Learn more about ‘job-ready programs such as Future Edge and Industry Mentoring’ via the job shop.
Whether you are feeling confused, directionless or just uncertain about the future, career planning is a process that helps you gain clarity, make decisions and move forward. It involves thinking about your interests, values, career goals and acting.
To find out more, read through the resources in this section and drop into Job Shop.
Current students
Career consultations are available to all current students.
Your Final Year Careers Consultation appointment
Once you have completed your studies, you’ll want to find a job based on your new qualification. The Final Year Careers Consultation service is available to Higher Education students who are in their final year of study.
Graduate Careers Consultation
The Graduate Careers Consultation service is available to RMIT recent graduates who have graduated in the last 6 months.
If you are a final year student, you can book an appointment directly with a Careers Consultant via the Career Centre.
Knowing how to search and find work is an important life skill. Over 70% of jobs are not advertised, so you won't see them on Seek or Indeed.
Read the following sections to find out more about the most effective job search strategies to help you find your next job fast.
Australian Jobs
Learn about trends in the Australian labour market, which jobs are in demand, information for job seekers and those considering further training in VET and Higher Education.
It is a good idea to invest time to find out information about your prospective employer. Look for information about their business, culture, structure, performance, values, goals, ethics and reputation.
During the interview, that knowledge can give you an edge over other applicants:
Company's website, Social Media accounts:
This information could help you decide if you want to work for this company.
Annual report:
You will have a better understanding of the company, how your prospective job fits into the organisation, advancement prospects and job security.
Company's website, LinkedIn:
You could make a good impression if you know names and backgrounds of key people in the organisation.
Not all companies have websites. To find information about small businesses such as start-ups, you may have to use your contacts, the Careers Services, LinkedIn, Facebook or other sources.
These databases have information about companies operations and reputation. This information will help with your job search and job applications.
Without a great resume, you could be the best person for the job, but the employer would never know! And with high competition for jobs, employers are scanning resumes in 30 seconds for candidates who match their criteria.
Fortunately, there's a few key rules to follow when writing your resume and cover letter.
RMIT Job Shop has many resources to show you exactly how to do this!
Being called in for an interview is a fantastic achievement and a big opportunity. Good preparation and understanding how to present your strengths is absolutely key. At RMIT, you can attend an interview coaching workshop and book in for mock interview practice.
See the Job Shop for further information.