Research as preparation for employment
Preparation for future employment is one of the main motivators for undertaking research for many students. Regardless of whether you are currently working in your field or looking toward future employment, completing your research degree is likely to change your employment prospects. Through your research degree you will have demonstrated capacity in a wide range of skills and knowledge which can be applied in the workplace. The skills and expertise you are developing through your research will equip you to work in a range of professions. You should consider that your research forms a part of your overall career plan.
Developing and Identifying Transferable Skills
Final Review of Progress
As an applied university, UniSA students develop a set of Graduate Qualities throughout their study. Your final review of progress provides an opportunity to reflect upon the qualities you have developed and how they will assist you in your career. You can use this process to assist you in identifying and marketing your transferable skills.
Final Review of Progress Exemplar
Research Career Builder
This tool is designed to assist research students in identifying the skills they have developed through their research.
ATN Learning Employment Aptitude Program (LEAP)
The LEAP program runs workshops and provides resources for UniSA research students aimed at developing and identifying transferable skills for students who intend to seek a career in a non-academic area.
ATN Learning Employment Aptitude Program (LEAP)