Career skills for scientists

This unit prepares you to apply for graduate level employment. It uses work-related activities to develop and enhance your transferable skills, and focusses on essential career planning.

Commercial awareness is the umbrella theme of the unit due to its critical importance in the workplace. You will explore aspects such as the intellectual property landscape, budgeting, regulation, quality control, marketing strategy, and the business environment through creative problem-solving activities.

The unit also focuses on other important skills for graduate employment, including communication, leadership, collaboration, problem-solving and critical thinking. You will audit your key employability skills, reflect on ongoing development and keep a record of your self-evaluation so you can better articulate your skills to potential employers. The unit also offers opportunities to explore various career pathways, job search strategies, and prepare an effective job application that includes a resume, cover letter and response to selection criteria.