What types of jobs are available which you could apply for as a student or immediately after you finish your degree(IT)?

Conduct research into potential positions and career pathways in IT field. The target audience for the report is other graduates looking for a job in your chosen industry(IT). Your report should be approximately 1500 words. Submit the tasks based on style guide

 

STYLE GUIDE

Structure of reports should be flexible but generally follow:

• Title
• Introduction
• Body
• Conclusion/Recommendations
• Appendices
• References

Introduction should do the following:

• present an overview of the subject matter
• describe the research methods
• identify the findings (can use bullet points)
• list recommendations (can use bullet points)
• use language appropriate to audience and purpose.

Body text

Body text should be ordered into clear sections with sub-sections if required. Text should contain analysis of findings and should be written using paragraphs.

Language uses plain English as follows:

• active verbs

• present tense

• accurate language with any jargon explained
• formal English tone
• no contractions.

General presentation

• use font size 12 for body text
• use 1.5 spacing
• one line between paragraphs
• justify text
• use same font style for all headings
• section headings/A headings to be in size 16 font
• your name and date in footer
• page number in header
• use correct citation for all references used.

 

The report must include the following:

1. What types of jobs are available which you could apply for as a student or immediately after you finish your degree(IT)?  Stay focused on the positions you can realistically apply to (e.g. “new graduates welcome to apply”) and don’t get distracted by positions that require more work experience or are more senior (e.g. Project Manager).
2. List 5 job searching websites available, including graduate specific websites.

http://www.seek.com.au/

http://www.careerone.com.au/

https://www.linkedin.com/job/

http://au.indeed.com/

https://www.adzuna.com.au/

1. Find a job role in your field at two or more different employers. How different are they in terms of duties or responsibilities? (attach the job advertisements to your report)

http://www.seek.com.au/job/31030124?pos=9&type=standout&engineConfig=&userqueryid=132303067705715128&tier=no_tier&whereid=

 

STYLE GUIDE

Structure of reports should be flexible but generally follow:

• Title
• Introduction
• Body
• Conclusion/Recommendations
• Appendices
• References

Introduction should do the following:

• present an overview of the subject matter
• describe the research methods
• identify the findings (can use bullet points)
• list recommendations (can use bullet points)
• use language appropriate to audience and purpose.

Body text

Body text should be ordered into clear sections with sub-sections if required. Text should contain analysis of findings and should be written using paragraphs.

Language uses plain English as follows:

• active verbs

• present tense

• accurate language with any jargon explained
• formal English tone
• no contractions.

General presentation

• use font size 12 for body text
• use 1.5 spacing
• one line between paragraphs
• justify text
• use same font style for all headings
• section headings/A headings to be in size 16 font
• your name and date in footer
• page number in header
• use correct citation for all references used.