Employment Outcomes
"Over 97%* of graduates who have wanted jobs, have found employment within 12 weeks of graduating"
"Sorry, you've got no experience" is a phrase often heard by job seekers, particularly graduates, as they try to break into a new field, regardless of the fact that they have appropriate qualifications.
To overcome this barrier for you, ABA has designed courses which develop the types of skills demanded by employers - high quality, industry-relevant skills that will allow you to operate as a proficient worker for an organisation. You'll also get the practical experience to enable you to apply what you have learnt.
Specific programs provided by the Academy to assist with your career planning include:
Internships
These industry experience opportunities allow you to apply and extend your practical experience. They also provide a platform for you to make contacts in the industry sector in which you wish to specialise to help you find out about jobs that haven't hit the market yet.
Networking
ABA often gets approached by companies that want our students for assistance in working on projects or to apply for roles they have. Depending on your course, you may get to use your academic skills to complete a practical project for a company, with the guidance of your Learning Facilitator.
You will also be encouraged to develop your own contacts. Some sources estimate that up to 80% of jobs are not advertised and 65% are acquired through networks. This makes your network a very valuable resource for your job search. After all, it's 'who you know' that often makes the difference.
Job Application Preparation
Applying for a position, whether advertised or not, requires particular skills and involves successfully completing all the various stages of the application process. Some of these stages include:
Your introduction
First impressions are everything.
Resume preparation
Your resume is an important marketing tool, which should be designed to obtain you an interview. Along with your resume, you may also be required to submit statements against specific selection criteria.
Interview skills
It is important to understand what the employer is looking for in an applicant and also what you are looking for in a position.
Interview preparation
It may be timely to re-visit your resume and interview skills prior to successfully gaining an interview.
Introduction to Recruitment Agencies
Recruitment agencies are important players in an employer's search for suitable employees. Agencies reduce the work involved in assessing resumes for short-listing of candidates and the employer only has to interview a limited number of potentially suitable applicants.
ABA has established a network of contacts in recruitment agencies that can assist you if you need it.
Coaching and Support
From the first days of your studies at ABA you will be prepared for a career in your chosen industry, initially via course you have chosen. You will also, through your Employment Pathways Program (approximately 90% of ABA students undertake this) build a a career search action plan. This will help you identify positions for which to apply and give you any other guidance and support necessary.
Life-Long Support
The coaching, support and assistance with university articulation is a life-long commitment from ABA. For example, you may wish to work for a few years before moving into university or you may wish to have ABA help you review and refine your resume once you complete your degree.
Whatever your pathway will be, whether you need employment or university assistance, ABA will be there to support and guide you. All you need to do is ask.
*students who have completed ABA internships