University of New England graduate - Cameron Dawson

Try and get as much experience as you can before you finish university. Whether it’s from casual jobs, work experience, or even sport and social clubs, the skills you pick up from these things can really set you apart from other applicants. I’d also say that you need to be ready for rejection. It can be hard receiving rejection emails and calls, but don’t let that get you down. Keep on persevering, and you’ll eventually get that perfect job!

Cameron Dawson

Get a really good teachers diary and a lanyard, wear good shoes. Take your placements at different schools and out of your local area. Complete an internship for your final placement - you will learn so much. A combination of being fully aware, talking to others, consulting with UNE Employability & Careers, doing an internship, getting advice from mentor teachers and Facebook support pages really facilitated my move into a permanent teaching position.

Alice Georgia

From the moment you start university you are indirectly starting to plan your career. However, don't let your discipline pigeon hole where you want to go. It is always good to keep in contact with others in your discipline and beyond. See what they are doing and see if it might work for you.

Emma Murphy

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