Facilitation Group 8

Room 207
Tuesday Tutorial Class Group D

He, Feiya
Hu, Jia
Naik, Shubham
Introduction:
In this week, we had 3 group meetings and talked about how we could help students
understand what research profile is and help them build their own research profiles
by group discussion, reading samples and having prizes.
In the first group meeting, we got to know each other better and shared each others
different views after we watched the lecture videos together. Then, we discussed the
first two activities and came up with the initial third activity. Then we separated the
three activities individually and voluntarily. So, after the first meeting, we started to
do research individually. We thought that could be effective.
In the second meeting, we shared the presentation and remedy them and combine all
the presentation together and make them look continuously. Then we did a quick
mock facilitation, and offered advice of each other. We did not do the time
management at the second group meeting.
In the last meeting, we did the mock facilitation seriously and fixed our time
management. After that, we talked the cooperation which could affect us during the
slides show, so we did the mock facilitation again and tried to make sure everything
was under control.

Activity 1: Career Planning (15 min)

The objective in this activity is to help participants to know their future career clearly
and help them understand what skills they need to have in order to get their dream
jobs.
In the first 5 minutes, I will make them talk in groups about their future career and ask
them to share them in front of whole class. Then I will let them discuss what kinds of
skills they should have in order to gain those job for 5 minutes and conclude the same
points from different students.
In the last 5 minutes, I will help them go through the main skills which they should
have and let them know the skills deeply at the end of the first activity.

Activity 2: Building your own CV (15 min)

The objective in this activity is to help participants to identify the proper skills and
qualifications they need to follow a research career, whether in academic or industry.
Firstly, we ask questions about the identification of CV, and what is role of it for people.
Then based on this, giving the general key points of how to make a winning CV.
Secondly, there will be show 3 examples of CV, and then each group will discuss which
CV is the best one and why. And let group mates to summarize what contents should
be included in the CV. After this, showing a general content list in order of the CV. Then
comparing what is the different between academic CV and industry CV. The time limit
should be totally 15 min with 5 min for the first part, 5 min for the discuss with group
part and 5 min for different between academic and industry CV.
Activity 3 Networking and promoting yourself (15 min)

The objective of this part is to help everyone know the importance of networking. So,
activity 3 emphasizes on the importance of the networking and promoting yourself.
The slides will cover networking, its significance, how to network, application of
networking and finally the promotion of yourself.

There will be an activity consisting of 4 questions on networking. The groups should

discuss among themselves the questions. We will give 5 minutes to groups to think
about the questions. Then after 5 minutes any one from each group can answer the
questions (there will be no pointing at an individual, it will be a complete volunteer
work and the volunteer will get award i.e. lottery tickets).
 Welcome to the

LAST FACILITATION
Research Profile

Facilitators: Angeline,
Freya,
Shubham
 ACTIVITY ONE
What type of job you want
What type of people you think employers are seeking

what are you looking for in a job?

what are you looking for in a supervisor/boss?
what are you looking for in a company/institution?

What do you think employers/supervisors are looking for?

 WHAT DO EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR IN
ENGINEERS

Engineering knowledge and skills

professional skills, behaviors and attitudes.
Soft skills
 GRADE

How much you should get?

How could you do with unsatisfied grade
 WORK EXPERIENCE

How to find the very first job?

How to gain effective referees?
 SOFT SKILLS

Leadership
Communication skill
Teamwork
Critical observation
Conflict resolution
Problem solving
INQUISITIVE AND CONSERVATIVE
INDIVIDUALS
 PART TWO
Building your own CV

What is a CV?
Where the CV can be used?
Who will be reading your CV?
 WHY CVS ARE REQUESTED?

Application for a job

To differentiate you
 INFORMATION THAT CAN DIFFERENTIATE
YOU

Work experience Professional development

Grades certifications
International Skills
Degree Motivations
Clubs Awards
Volunteering
WINNING CV
 ACTIVITY TWO

Here are 3 CVs examples

Each group should discuss which one is more better and why
Summary what contents should include in a CV
 CONTENT OF A CV

Appropriate personal details Extracurricular activities

Career profile. Awards
Education Professional memberships
Employment / Experience Interests
Relevant projects Referees
Technical skills Additional sections.
ACADEMIC VS. INDUSTRY
 PART THREE
What networking basically means
Job search process

Relationship building with other people

Using the existing relationship to look out for new career opportunities.
 SIGNIFICANCE OF NETWORKING?

Academics
Interacting with more people means more

recommendation you get.

Can helps show others what work you are doing.

Industry jobs
Majority jobs in a particular year not advertised.

70-80 % jobs found via networking [2].

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 HOW TO NETWORK?
Time taking process.

Consider this in long terms.

Sooner the better.

Maintaining network is crucial.

Should always focused on goal.
Be Organised promise with activity.
Keep in touch.
Updated online profile regularly.
 APPLICATION OF NETWORKING

Do it when exchanging ideas with a known contact

Can ask questions like

What you like about the work/job you your do?

What motivated you in the direction?

What king of people can help me out?

Any useful contact I can use?

 ACTIVITY THREE
Networking Objectives What do you hope to get by networking?

List some individuals who can help in your research/job search. People,
whom you already know?

How can your existing contact help you develop new one? In return what
information you can provide?

Current habits / Skills in networking? How can you improve?

 PROMOTING YOURSELF

1 2 3 4 5
Focus on scoring Prepare in advance. Give the interviewee Strong track record. Mention key messages
scheme. what he wants. (academics)
How innovative is your
research.
Big and practical benefits.
 REFERENCE
1. http://www.moneyinstructor.com/images/artgra/personalnetwork.gif
2. http://www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/humnet/our-
services/postgraduate-research/researcher-
development/resources/networking/academia/
3. http://sydney.edu.au/careers/finding_jobs/job_search_strategies/networki
ng_tips.shtml
 To be considered for this role you will require the
following:

Sarah Jones Completed a Civil Engineering Degree at

M: 0400 123 456 university.
E: s.jones@hotmail.com Ability to provide evidence of achieving excellent
A: 321 Low St, Coogee, NSW, 2034 academic results.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurashin Proven experience.
Strong skills in computing applications including
cost control, spreadsheet, data base systems.
Able to work effectively within a team
environment.
Strong written and verbal communication
skills.
CAREER PROFILE Strong time management.

Distinction average final year Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) student who has:
Completed a 3 month industrial training program with BHP Billiton
Advanced level computer skills including Excel
Excellent team skills demonstrated as an intern at BHP and in extra curricular activities
Highly developed communication skills gained through various professional and part-time work
experiences

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) Expected Nov 2015

University of New South Wales
Successfully attained a High Credit average
Achieved a High Distinction average for Civil subjects

Higher School Certificate 2011

Randwick High School
ATAR: 96.10

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Intern, Summer Undergraduate Program Dec 2014 - Jan 2015

BHP Billiton
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills through contacting internal and external
stakeholders to effectively cost projects
Applied organisational and time management skills to resolve construction delay problems which
prevented a 2 month delay
Managed the safety on site with the OHS Officer through patrolling and communicating with the
workers. Prevented 5 serious potential accidents from occurring
Gained hands-on industry experience at multiple mine sites
Developed positive relationship with the workers on site to enhance communication and improved work
efficiency

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Customer Service Representative Jun 2012 - Present

Woolworths
Consistently outperform volume per hour KPIs with an overall average 20% higher than the store
average
Worked effectively as part of a team of 15 to reorganise the stockroom on delivery day

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 Provide excellent customer service to over 200 customers per shift
Display initiative by using slow periods to tidy the service area and assist shelf packers in stock
presentation

Sales Representative Jun 2012 - Nov 2012

EngSupplies, Sydney
Delivered excellent customer service whilst promoting Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) products
and providing after sales support
Developed telephone sales pitching skills including value selling techniques

Site Team Leader Nov 2011 - Jun 2012

ABC Construction, Sydney CBD
Promoted to Site Leader within a 2 month period as a result of high performance
Liaised with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure project met strict deadline
Trained 2 junior labourers in WHS procedures and safe material handling
Managed a team of 5 labourers to deliver projects on-time and within budget

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Fundraising Volunteer/ Team Leader Jun 2013 - Present

Civil & Environmental Engineering Student Society, University of New South Wales
Design, organise and promote four major annual events to raise money for the society
Demonstrated strong team work by working closely with six team members to successfully raise $5,000

Yellow Shirts Mar 2013 Dec 2013

University of New South Wales
Developed strong teamwork skills in organising orientation activities for beginning students to interact
with senior students and to encourage community engagement

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Engineers Australia Jun 2012 Present

Student Member
Remain up-to-date with industry developments through monthly newsletters and attending seminars.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

AutoCAD Intermediate
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) Advanced

REFEREES

James Smith Shelley Lu

Site Manager Shift Supervisor
BHP Billiton Woolworths

Contact details available upon request.

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