Planning your career while studying is important. You get to explore roles, skills and also learn more about your career preferences through planning. There are numerous points to consider, from those that may seem trivial to those which are absolutely essential.
A good CV/Resume is your ticket to securing your dream job upon graduation, hence placing you in the career path you would like to be in the future. A good CV/Resume is not created, copied or reproduced in one day but it is a wealth of real-life and significant experiences gathered over the years, documented and presented in a professional manner to increase your level of employability. Though academic qualifications are still the number one criteria required by a future employer, coming in a close second place is your level of participation in extracurricular activities. Actively participating in clubs/societies, associations, voluntary or community-service work, relevant part-time work and other non-academic related activities will elevate your level of employability. Current employers are searching for all-rounder’s as their future employees as these employees are more adaptable to new environments, less rigid and usually work well in a team environment.
A resume is a professional document that highlights your skills, experience, volunteer work, and other categories. A CV is a similar document that is longer in length, as it is more detailed and usually geared toward academia.
A CV/Resume is an ever-changing document. Ensure you continuously update your CV/Resume with any new and relevant experience, skills or qualifications obtained. Providing documented proof of any of the skills/qualifications stated is also recommended as it serves as a basis to support all claims stated in your document. It is recommended you ensure your CV/Resume is always current and up to date and the information contained in this document is a positive reflection of yourself. These are your personal assets and there is always room to build on your existing abilities. A ‘skills audit' will allow you to see what might stand as a barrier to your progression. A skills audit involves breaking down all of your qualifications and past training as well as skills you have acquired through your day-to-day work. Putting them down on paper will enable you to see exactly which areas you can improve upon and where training will improve your chances of finding the role you desire. After all, your newfound skills are as much a benefit to your future employer as to yourself.
This online hub provides tools and resources to enhance your employability and help you secure your ideal job. Through the Monash Malaysia Career Centre, you’ll explore your motivations and workplace preferences while building the skills needed to achieve your career goals.
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