Entrepreneurship

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Entrepreneurship - Entrepreneurs are extraordinary people who bring about extraordinary events (Schumpeter). Entrepreneurs are not only prime movers in the realisation of economic progress but, at the individual level, there are few careers that offer as much potential for personal development or wealth creation. Studies in entrepreneurship focus on developing the skills and knowledge necessary to become a successful entrepreneur. Entrepreneurial studies, however, are relevant not only to students who would like to go on and establish their own innovative business venture; they are equally relevant to students who aspire to build a career in senior management in major corporations. This is as entrepreneurial activities are an essential ingredient for business success, whether the business is large or small.

Some Websites

Australia China Business Council - extensive links and a Job Watch section
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry - peak council of Australian business associates with a membership of employer organisations in all States and Territories
Australian Export Online
Australian Institute of Export
Business Entry Point
Council for International Trade and Commerce
Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources
Department of Trade and Economic Development
Enterprise Adelaide
Exporters’ Club - the largest private exporters’ network in South Australia
Graduate Careers Australia - industry career profiles are available on Accounting and Finance, All Graduates, Market Research, Human Resources and more
Graduate Opportunities - industry career profiles available for consultancy, financial services, government administration and more. There are lists of Graduate vacancies, employer profiles and details of Graduate Recruitment Programs
Myfuture - comprehensive Australian career information
The National Innovation Website
WORLDINFORMATION.COM - provides country related information on key business sectors in the world’s major markets
World Trade Organisation

The following sites have jobs, articles and career resources:

• Monster
• SEEK
• Careerone
• My Career

Australian Graduate Survey

Graduate Careers Australia's (GCA) annual Australian Graduate Survey ( AGS ) is a study of the activities of new higher education graduates around four months after the completion of their qualifications. New graduates are surveyed regarding their major activities, including full-time study, full or part-time employment, seeking employment or their unavailability for work or study.

2007 Graduates at a glance:

• Of bachelor degree graduates who were available for full-time employment in 2007; 95 per cent were employed within four months of completing their degrees
• One-fifth of respondents (20.0 per cent), were undertaking further full-time study after completing their bachelor qualifications
• The typical (median) annual starting salary for new Australian resident bachelor degree graduates aged less than 25 and in their first full-time employment in Australia was $43,000

Source: Australian Graduate Survey, Graduate Careers Australia (GCA)
Additional information from: GradsOnline

More information

For more detailed information check out the Careers Fact Files in the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre Resource Room.

The Centre has a number of programs that can assist you:

• graduate employment services including recruitment fairs, employer activities online vacancies and our graduate email vacancy list;
• information and assistance with your job search;
• graduate skill development programs;
• opportunities to gain industry experience including vacation work and work experience; and
• career development services

For more information explore this website.

This material has been produced from the Graduate Destinations Survey, Flinders University and Graduate Careers Council of Australia materials, Graduate Opportunities, Professional Associations and Careers and Employer Liaison Centre research.