If you are not sure which area to head towards, then there are many vocational assessment tools out there to help you. 

• The Guardian - Personality Test
• Holland Code career test

• There are many ways to get involved at Flinders.
•  Start by joining a club (e.g. Flinders Medical Science Society)
• As you settle in and progress through your degree you might:
• Help other students and build your skills – become a mentor, wellbeing ambassador, student rep etc. Find out more.
•  Join the Inspire Mentor program
• Have your say - Student View Group (SVG)

• Browse through the 3 Medical Science Jobs Bank PPTs: Jobs Bank Medical Science: Jobs whilst you study; Jobs Bank Medical Science: Graduate Opportunities to Early career; and Jobs Bank Medical Science: Early Career To Experienced Roles
• Career Hub
• SEEK
• Prosple Australia
• Work while you study

A brag file is a file used to keep evidence of your key achievements, ready to share with prospective employers. During a job interview, it might be used to support the claims you make and to make the interview more memorable with the use of visual cues. Capture your achievements in a Word document, portfolio, or journal, and refer and add to it regularly.

Generate networks, develop skills and gain referees through your volunteer experience.

• Volunteering Guide on Career Hub, including where to find volunteer opportunities.
• Use filters to check out volunteering opportunities on Career Hub.
• Volunteer at Oasis, the Flinders University Student Community Wellbeing Centre

• Flinders Medical Science Society
• Flinders Careers
• Hey Flinders

• Create a resume that reflects your professional identity in medical science.
• Download your copy of Resumes for Science professionals from the Resources and links for Medical Science Careers page on Career Hub.
• Visit Career Hub to access general templates, samples and checklists for creating a resume that will help set you up for career success.
• Keep your resume updated.

Access Career Hub resources to start honing in on career paths of interest to you and continue to monitor job openings to build sector awareness.

• Resources and links for Medical Science Careers
• Career Hub Vacancies
• Career Planning Resources on CareerHub

• Careerhub

Identify potential employers and follow their socials for industry insight.

• Resources and links for Medical Science Careers page on Career Hub lists examples of employers to get you started plus browse the Medical Science Jobs Banks for more ideas!
• Set up job alerts on job boards and with employers of interest.
• Follow sector news
• Attend events

Helps you learn about working in a professional environment and getting an edge on the job market.

• Visit: How do I get experience in Medical Science whilst studying?
• Explore opportunities for Summer Research Scholarships.
• Consider a virtual internship through organisations such as The Forage and Prosple. For example, Molecule to Market and LifeArc, Life Sciences: Biology Research
• Volunteer Opportunities including Health, Caring and Medical Volunteering

Create a strong personal brand so you can secure the right jobs and open opportunities.

• Complete the ‘Who am I’ Placemat to hone in on what makes you, you.
• Job Confidence in a Nutshell (an online, self-paced workshop about crafting your own personal brand and the art of networking.)

Getting connected to the right people and organizations at the right time.

• The South Australian Medical Scientists’ Association (at the time of publication) offer free student membership.
• Networking resources
• Check out the listing of professional associations for Medical Science on Career Hub and talk to your teachers for tips

• The New Venture Institute (NVI) is Flinders' centre for innovation and future skills. Keep building your skills for the future of work with the Future Skills Programs.
• More information here.

• Once you have conducted career research, explored jobs and the key skills sought, followed employers, attended events and furthered your study, life and working experiences, review your progress so far.
• Connect what you have to offer with what employers are looking for.
• Based on your sector research, consider what career development activities will help you stand out when applying for your dream roles.

Find valuable resources here on interviews, cover letters, selection criteria and more!

• Check out your Career Toolkit section of your Resources and links for Medical Science Careers page on Career Hub (tailored science resume and cover letter resources and more)
• Log onto CareerHub and look at the Application Resources/Templates tab

The top professional Networking Platform is here. Meet, connect, join conversations and get noticed. Explore the pathways taken by Flinders University Alumni.

LinkedIn Resources on Career Hub

Attend events, follow job adverts and employers, research who is recruiting and their processes.

 Discover tips for medical Science job search here.

Summer Research Scholarships and vacation programs.

If you are not sure which area to head towards as you approach the end of your second year, use these career planning resources to help you. 

• Complete the ‘Visualise your future Career Placemat’ for inspiration!

• Update your resume and cover letter using resources such as Resumes for Science professionals and Cover letters for Science professionals from the Resources and links for Medical Science Careers page on Career Hub.
• Resume Resources and Cover letter resources
• Graduate program Guide
• Discover tips for medical Science job search here.
• Explore opportunities: Jobs Bank Medical Science: Graduate Opportunities to Early career

Plan your job search: Do you plan to apply for graduate programs? (Recruitment can begin as early as the year before commencement).  Or for immediate start positions? (Plan your job search strategies using the ‘Job Search Placement’).

• Attend career events
• Get some quick tips and strategies to make a great impression and get the most out of careers, employer and networking events in this short video: Networking at Careers Events

• The New Venture Institute (NVI) is Flinders' centre for innovation and future skills. Keep building your skills for the future of work with the Future Skills Programs.
• More information here.

• Discover what to expect and how to respond in an interview here on Career Hub.

Continue to monitor your job search channels for graduate positions, programs and opportunities as needed and regularly review your strategy, application/interview effectiveness and progress.

Explore possible futures and trends shaping the world of work now and into the future through organisations such as: The World Economic Forum, McKinsey & Company and Jobs and Skills Australia

• ·Consolidate your LinkedIn connections with your student peers, teachers and university contacts and keep your profile updated.
• You can continue to use Career Hub for up to 18 months post completion.
• Continue monitoring job opportunities, especially if you plan to apply for immediate start positions.
• Visit the Career Hub page on Starting a new job - what you need to know
• Planning further study? Go to Universities’ Open Days. Talk to Flinders University advisers here.