Career Development

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 2017
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Course ID
204591
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course aims to assist students in building a competitive edge when seeking employment by developing employability skills and helping students discover professional opportunities. The course will allow students the opportunity create a professional profile and develop their interviewing skills. In this course students will develop a resume and online professional profile. Students will also create a networking plan and learn to identify opportunities and professional associations that align with their career goals. Students will assess their current employability skills and identify further skills for career development. Students will also review and update their career development plan.

Course learning outcomes

  • Assess current employability skills and identify skills required to assist with gaining employment
  • Identify career opportunities and relevant professional associations
  • Develop professional communication skills to enhance employability
  • Create a professional portfolio

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed PSYC1016 Personal and Professional Development

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed BUSS1066 UO Career Development in Business at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

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Assessment

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