Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT), Graduate Information Risk Management consultant at KPMG

Risk management involves assisting clients in the management of technology related risks in order for them to reach their financial and strategic objectives. In business today, it is extremely important to manage these risks in order for business success. The Risk Management division provides services in areas including e-Business, project risk management, security services and management and IT management assurance.

Start early and apply for anything and everything you can. Attend the careers fair for Science/Engineering students as this provides a good basis for the types of companies that are seeking IT graduates and also the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre for more information and assistance. Be assertive in your job hunting and you'll come out successful at the end.

Centrelink
Candidates must possess a tertiary level qualification with credit average academic result in Information Technology, Computer Science and/or Business/Information Systems. Other attributes required include:

• strong customer focus
• team orientation
• initiative and motivation to succeed
• excellent analytical and problem solving skills; and
• high level verbal and written communication skills.

Graduate IT
Global Multinational

Working in a global business creates a dynamic environment where the challenges that arise must be solved within the context of both geographical distance and cultural differences. Our Graduates commonly start locally but should be prepared and willing for a global career.
We have opportunities in our information technology business in Australia and Malaysia.

Who we’re looking for

• A credit average or better, strong analytical skills, a head for business and a history of achievement.
• You’ll need to show strong evidence of initiative as well as the ability to communicate effectively, lead others, capitalise on opportunities and make decisions.
• We need people from diverse backgrounds who are open and direct, cool under pressure and have the confidence to stand up for what they believe.

Loan Tran (Bachelor of IT), Graduate IT Officer at Australian Taxation Office

"The first year is going to involve intensive training. I will be doing more study, assessments, assignments and tests plus on the job training…they will rotate me through different areas in the Taxation Office, and I will have training in the corporate side as well as my technical training."

Bachelor Of Science, Information Associate at EDS (Electronic Data Systems)

I have been involved in several different areas within EDS. I worked on the help desk for the first 5 months and then transitioned to the Adelaide Solution Centre where I have been primarily involved in Production Support and Business Analyst work.

From my experience, extra curricular activities do give you an edge. I attended several seminars put on by the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre and found that they assist in the way that you see the outside world while at university. When you are doing a degree, lecturers tend to give specific examples. You need a broader perspective, and extra curricular activities help to give you this.

Make use of the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre and all that they offer including work experience and seminars. It may take time now but it will benefit you in the future.

2004 Graduates available for full time work

Seeking full time employment, not working

Skills sought by IT employers.
Information Technology professionals may need any or all of the following personal qualities in addition to your technical skills:

• Logical approach to the solution of problems
• Self reliant and capable of independent work
• Ability to understand and communicate with people from many backgrounds
• Ability to write clear concise reports
• Ability to conceptualise
• Ability to work with other people as a member of a team and have discipline to document findings/work
• Basic understanding of business issues such as Cost/Benefits based proposals.
• High interest in the industry
• Planning and course development skills
• Perseverance, leadership and coaching skills
• Understanding of the importance of time management and cost controls
• Excellent listening skills
• Persistence, accuracy, imagination
• Cope in a crisis situation
• Personable and well presented
• Commitment to understanding new technology
• Capacity for creative thinking.

Programmer / Client Support
We are searching for a graduate programmer with experience in delivering high quality service.

This position encompasses 60% programming (predominately in Mac), 40% support in house and on site.
The successful applicant will possess:

• Extensive experience in C++
• Extensive experience in Web page construction, FTP
• A working knowledge of Omnis7 would be of great advantage
• Experience in installation and training
• Experience in delivering the highest possible service
• Ability to work automonously and within a small team
• Ability to communicate effectively with non technical users
• A desire to work in quiet, peaceful surrounds

Bachelor of Information Technology, gained a position in IT Development/Support

It's primarily concerned with databases - maintaining and updating a good user interface, incorporating new data, ensuring all users have access to the right things; this involves a fair amount of VB code. There is also a general "help out anyone with computer problems" component to the job, which requires a broad range of troubleshooting skills.

In your opinion, what factors enabled you to be successful in obtaining employment?

I put a lot of work into my CV. I did WorkReady work experience relating to databases. I attended professional development seminars (graduate Skills Development Sessions), emphasised good grades in core topics, applied for several positions, had done other work relating to the position - none of these could have hurt.