Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance

Global Consulting Project Santiago, Chile

May 9, 2013 in Academic Enrichment, Featured, Global Mobility, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance, Professional Enhancement

Applications are now open for the Global Consulting Project December program to Santiago, Chile. In 2012, students completed consulting projects for a range of companies including BHP Billiton, Orica, Pacific Hydro, Komatsu Cummins and Sedgman.

MGMT30017 Global Consulting Project is a for-credit subject available to all Bachelor of Commerce students.

To find out more, attend one of our information sessions:

• Tuesday 14 May: 2-3pm
• Thursday 16 May: 5:15-6:15pm
• Venue: all information sessions will be held in Theatre 1, level 1, The Spot Building

Apply online via http://fbe.unimelb.edu.au/csc/experience/capstone/global_consulting/december

 

 

Fully funded Study Tour of Japan – applications open!

May 1, 2013 in Global Mobility, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance

The Mitsui Educational Foundation is running an all-expenses-paid Study Tour of Japan from 19 November to 10 December 2013 and are looking to select one full-time undergraduate University of Melbourne student to participate. The student must be an Australian citizen.

The study tour includes the following activities and the successful applicant will join a group of students from universities across Australia.

  • a briefing on Mitsui’s business at their Tokyo headquarters
  • site visits to Nippon Steel and Toyota factories
  • a briefing on bilateral relations from the Australian Ambassador to Japan
  • an international relations class at Keio University in Tokyo
  • a chance to meet Japanese university students selected to work at Mitsui as graduates
  • a three-night homestay with a Japanese family in the city of Chigasaki
  • visits to places of historical and cultural significance in Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara and Hiroshima.

Applications are due to Melbourne Global Mobility by Monday 20 May. Application instructions, the application form, and more information can be found in the links below (for the instructions and the form please scroll down to “Japan” on the page).

After applying students may be interviewed and four students will be nominated to Mitsui. The participant will be selected from the final four by the Mitsui Educational Foundation after an interview.

Applications are to be submitted electronically to the email address below.

Links

http://mobility.unim…..g/other-funding.html

http://www.mitsui.com/au/en/csr/1197867_3930.html

Contact: Joran Monteiro

 

 

Considering a career in the Energy industry?

April 24, 2013 in Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance, Professional Enhancement

There is an excellent opportunity to get involved in the Ready for Work Mentoring Program, a program which matches professionals from within the energy sector with enthusiastic students from all disciplines who are considering beginning their careers in this exciting industry.

Benefits of the program:

  • Greater skills and confidence to enter your preferred profession
  • Enhanced knowledge about the energy sector and career options
  • Learn what employers are seeking when selecting graduates
  • Access to personal and professional networks

 

The program is free and open to penultimate and final year students. Please follow this link for further information: https://careersonline.unimelb.edu.au/workgroups/eng-it/Jobs/624958.

Applications close May 16 so get in quick!

*If you have trouble accessing the link, please contact ready4work.vic@gmail.com

Melbourne Business School Open Day

April 10, 2013 in Academic Enrichment, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance, Professional Enhancement

MBS Open Day is your chance to understand life as a graduate business student.

Talk to current students about their experiences, attend discipline specific information sessions and speak one-on-one with academics and course advisors. You will also have the opportunity to book an appointment with a Career Industry Consultant to discuss your career objectives and tour our state-of-the-art, 5-star energy rated building.

Date and time:

Saturday 20 April, 9.30am-1.30pm

Location:

The Spot,
198 Berkeley Street,
Parkville Campus
Melbourne, Victoria

Contact:

For more information please visit the MBS Open Day website or contact Samantha Fossey

 

Short Study Programs in Hong Kong, France and the USA

March 27, 2013 in Academic Enrichment, Global Mobility, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance

Short study programs in Hong Kong, France and the USA – winter 2013

Want to escape winter’s chill this July? A number of short programs are run by AIM Overseas, an Australian study abroad provider working with universities across the world. These courses are taught in English and could count for credit towards your degree through Melbourne’s Study Abroad program (students must meet eligibility criteria for the Study Abroad program)

Over $6000 in government loans is available to eligible Australian students for this program through OS-HELP.

“100% worth it. Met the most amazing people, went to the greatest places and had the time of my life! The people you meet become your family and the experience was life changing!”

Kimberley Fisher, University of Newcastle

Check out some of the great courses for July 2013:

International Trade Finance: An Asian Perspective  - would be credited as a level 3 commerce elective

The deadline to apply to AIM Overseas is March 31st. You must apply and be accepted to Melbourne’s study abroad program to get permission to credit study abroad to your degree, using the online application and the study plan (submitted in hard copy to the CSC) before applying to AIM Overseas

http://fbe.unimelb.edu.au/csc/experience/global_mobility/bcom/study_abroad

Enquiries about eligibility for the Study Abroad program to commerceabroad-out@unimelb.edu.au

Visit the AIM Overseas website for more information about courses and destinations available through their program

Call (02) 9975 7792

SMS ‘study overseas’ to 0468 472 000

 

SAMM’s going Back to the Future

March 20, 2013 in Clubs and Societies, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance

SAMM are proud and excited to announce that they are holding an event, “Back For The Future” on Thursday 21 March at the University of Melbourne. Graduates in Management and Marketing are returning to the university to share their experiences of life after graduation. They will address topics such as: difficulties faced in obtaining jobs, achievements, successes, helpful hints for students and career advice.

The night begins at 5.30pm and ends at 8pm. After the speakers finish, a networking session will commence for students at 7pm until 8pm.

This event will include drinks and finger food for all who attend.

Free for members

A sneak peak into the night to get you excited:
A representative from Forethought Research will be one of the companies present at the networking session!

http://www.facebook.com/events/564372070262555/

 

REACH Opportunity

March 20, 2013 in Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance, Professional Enhancement

A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY PROJECT

REACH is a completely student run, free health clinic which aims to provide health care to those in the community who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford it.  We operate entirely on a volunteer basis and naturally have no shortage of health care students signing up to be involved.

In recent years, we have noticed that we need help to manage the financial aspects of the organisation.  Hence, we are aiming to recruit some finance students into our fold.

If you are interested in getting involved contact Jean Lu for more details.

 

News from CAINZ

March 20, 2013 in Clubs and Societies, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance

Internship Experience Evening
Thursday, 21st March, 5:30 – 6:30pm at Alan Gilbert Building, Room 101
Former interns come together to share their internship experiences over the summer. Interns from Deutsche Bank, ANZ and Deloitte will share how they got their internship, their key experiences and learning points. The evening will also include the opportunity to learn and share your own experiences with other attendees in a ‘networking style’ session. Everyone with internship experience or who are interested in getting one, are encouraged to attend.

Ernst & Young / Evans & Partners Mock Interviews
Our industry partners have given CAINZ members the exclusive opportunity to practice their interview skills with real interviewers. Successful applicants will have the chance for a half-hour one-on-one interview with a representative from Ernst & Young or Evans & Partners, and then will receive feedback on their performance. Please note that applicants must be Domestic students, 2nd Year or above, and must be an Accounting Major for Ernst & Young interviews and an Economics/Finance Major for Evans & Partners interviews. Interviews will be conducted on Friday 22nd March, between 12 and 2:30pm.

For those interested, please register at www.whatiscainz.com/interview, by 18th March at 5pm. Alternatively, you can email your CV and Cover Letter to HR@whatiscainz.com

This is highly encouraged for those preparing for Graduate and Internship recruitment. This is a great opportunity to practice and impress recruiters without having to go through the normal recruitment process. Apply now!

Recruitment
Several positions are open in the CAINZ Team. To apply, please email your Resume and Cover Letter to HR@whatiscainz.com

Marketing Support
Marketing Support assists the Head of Marketing in promoting the CAINZ brand, as well as the many events and workshops that CAINZ organises throughout the year. We require a creative and responsible individual who can assist us in effectively promoting CAINZ

Senior Editor
Senior Editors play a very important role within the CAINZ Research Department. You will be required to edit an article every two weeks written by a research team and provide support and supervision to an assigned research group. We are looking for individuals with a sound knowledge of financial markets with very good written and spoken English.

Layout Editor
Layout Editors compile the CAINZ Digest every week and modify and develop our publication template as and when required for CAINZ publications. We require a creative individual with good artistic touch with a good work ethic, and excellent technical skills in publication design software.

Language Editors
Language Editors perform language checks on the CAINZ Digest articles. We require individuals with excellent written English and a good work ethic.

The Australian Industrial Relations Commission Centennial Prize

March 20, 2013 in Grants and Scholarships, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance


Applications

Apply online at fbe.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships

Students should also submit 3 hard copies of their research work and a signed application form to their Faculty:

Leonie Slavin, Advancement, Faculty of Business & Economics, Level 12, 198 Berkeley Street.
Enquiries: commerce-scholarships@unimelb.edu.au,

Janita Westbury, Scholarships and Prizes Officer, Faculty of Arts, Room 250 Old Arts Building.
Enquiries: artsprizes-info@unimelb.edu.au

 

ESSA’s first major event for 2013

March 13, 2013 in Clubs and Societies, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance

ESSA’s first major event for Semester 1 is our Networking and Trivia Night’. Our members will have the chance to meet with representatives from our sponsors and alumni from some of Melbourne’s leading universities.

The night will begin with a networking session followed by trivia. The night allows for networking in an informal and relaxed setting, with the opportunity to discuss career paths, graduate programs and post-graduation options.

Sponsors attending:
- NAB
- Australian Competition & Consumer Commission
- Deloitte Access Economics
- The Victorian Department of Treasury & Finance
- Ernst & Young
- The Essential Services Commission
- The Productivity Commission
- The Victorian Competition & Efficiency Commission
- Left Right Think Tank
- Grattan Institute
- Department of Economics, University of Melbourne
- Department of Economics, Monash University

When?

6:30pm, Thursday 21 March 2013

Where?

Grand Buffet Hall, Union House, The University of Melbourne

TICKET SALES:

Tickets will be on sale from the ESSA stall. For more information and ticket purchases visit http://economicstudents.com/events/?title=trivia

Hope to see you there!