Career Development

Tip of the day ... If you're searching for a job, have a brief resume ready to post online ...  If you haven't prepared a resume yet, have a browse through various resume preparation resources online.

All American Marine  All American Marine provides recruitment services internationally for the marine industry, through an online application and expression of interest form.

Alumni Network  The Alumni-Network Recruitment Corporation provides recruitment services internationally, with individual applicant inventories by country (including Canada, United States, Asia Pacific, Australia, Europe, Russia, South Africa, the Middle East). Jobseekers are encouraged to forward a resume for consideration by potential employers. Links are also provided to various e-commerce tradeshows, as these are conducted.

Australia's Careers Online  This extremely comprehensive site provides a 'positions vacant' database (see 'science and technology'), a 'positions wanted' postage service, links to other online Australian job agencies, position descriptions, a resume wizard, an online careers fair, and (free) Job Seekers Online Workshop (handbook).

bojob - Search for Jobs and Employment in Australia

Campus Worklink (Canada)  Campus Worklink is a collaboration between the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) and Industry Canada. Services include resume development and postage tools, Canadian employer profiles, targeted job postings, recruitment campaigns and links to Canadian education and training providers.

Career Innovation  Career Innovation provides an international, online research and career development network for graduate early career starters (ie. under 35).

Careers Services - Graduate Careers Council of Australia  GCCA provides information regarding graduate and post-graduate destinations and salaries, and links to all Australian universities careers facilities.

COS Database The Community of Science 'K' databse (the Commonwealth Knowledge Network) is a web-based community that links researchers in Commonwealth countries with one another.  In addition, you can access the worldwide COS Expertise network of some 460,000 researchers from more than 125 countries.  These networks have been established to stimulate international research collaboration.

Dragon Surf - Career Wise (China)  This site provides a searchable job database providing the overseas Chinese community with information regarding opportunities in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the US.

EnviroNetwork  This site focusses on environmental engineering, marine biology and natural resource conservation. EnviroNetwork provides an international, searchable job database, a resume postage service, and discussion forum.

Environmental Careers.com  Environmental Careers.com provides a searchable job database relating to the fields of: biology and ecology, environmental science and engineering, environmental communication and education, and policy/advocacy.

Escape Overseas  This comprehensive site provides lighthearted, helpful information regarding living and working around the world. Content includes numerous links to employment (database) sites, evaluations of countries listed, and resources regarding relocation from one country to a desired destination.

Fishing Jobs.Com  Fishing Jobs is an international source of jobs, career advancement opportunities, and employment information. The site includes an international searchable jobs database (not only including those relevant to the Fishing Industry), a resume postage service, links to careers fairs and other online job search agencies.

GradLink - Graduate Careers Council of Australia  The Graduate Careers Council of Australia (GCCA) is a leading authority on the supply of, and demand for new graduates in Australia. GCCA uses this position to foster employment and career opportunities for graduates, in association with the higher education sector, government and business.

Gradunet (UK)  Gradunet is a 'virtual careers office', providing career advice, a professions index, tips for finding a job, a careers forum, and job vacancies.

HeadHunter.net  HeadHunter.net provides an international, searchable database of job and company listings [please note that the site for each country is in the native language of that country.] In addition, the site provides a resources centre with information regarding resume preparation, career assessment tools and access to online career fairs.

Hobsons International  Hobsons International is an international publisher of various guidebooks to careers. The Hobsons site provides international careers, education and recruitment services. In addition, the site contains links to employers across the Asian and European regions.

International Seafarers Exchange  This exchange service is dedicated exclusively to the global cruise and maritime industry, and provides a direct connection between cruise and maritime companies, crewing agents and prospective crew members.

Job Asia  Job Asia provides three searchable jobs databases (primarily for Asia, with some positions internationally), an online resume postage service, and links to key employers.

JobDragon (Japan)  JobDragon is a bilingual (English and Japanese) career network lising job opportunities with leading multinational and start-up companies doing business in Japan. The Career Resources section includes sections covering resume tips, careers fairs/seminars and interviewing techniques.

Jobs in the Academic Community (International)  This site is maintained by the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), and provides a searchable database of academic positions internationally.

Jobsearch Tools and Resources  This vitual career centre (at Maine University) provides a range of useful jobsearch tools and resources.

Job Village  Job Village provides an international, searchable database of job listings, including categories such as transportation,science and engineering. In addition, the site provides a resume posting service, and various career resources - such as resume resources and links to other job search sites.

Jobs@S.E.A provides a common platform for seafarers and industry to meet virtually, and fill job vacancies related to the maritime industry (including sea and shore-based positions). Services include a searchable database of job listings, links to (member) companies, and a personal profile postage service.

KiwiCareers (New Zealand)  provides a comprehensive range of services, including announcements regarding job vacancies, online career development tools, information regarding industry sectors, and links to NZ career support organisations.

Marine and Aquatic Science Jobs (and also see this site)  These sites provide links to marine, environment and aquatic career service providers.

Maritime Companies  This site provides links to a large number of potential employers (ie. maritime companies).

Maritime Employment  Maritime Employment provides a searchable employment database and maritime resume postage service for graduates interested in employment with the offshore vessels, drilling rigs, pipelay/derrick ship/barge and cruise/gaming vessels sectors.

Maritime Global Net  Maritime Global Net is an information and communications resource for the international maritime community. The site provides access to online forums focussed on Fleet Operations and Ship Management, Law of the Sea, Marine Environmental Issues, Marine Insurance & Claims, Maritime Strategy, Ship Finance, and Shipyards and Newbuildings. In addition, Maritime Global Net provides a resume postage service.

Maritime Jobs  Maritime Jobs and Internet Services provides job referral services internationally for maritime employment agencies and maritime companies. Industry sectors include commercial fishing,cruise lines and cargo, shipping and transportation.

Offshore Guides  Offshore Guides provides information regarding employment opportunities in the offshore, oilfield and maritime industries. Services include a job postings page, an online resume development and posting service and links to related sites.

Other Maritime Employment Links and Science Links. This comprehensive listing of links is particularly relevant to biological scientists.

Plankton Net (Marine Ecology Research Opportunities)  This site provides links to numerous (mostly USA-based) careers organisations. Some Australian and international (non-USA-based) positions are advertised.

Queries regarding Study in Australia?  Email the Australian Education International Office in your country for any queries regarding further study in Australia.

Scholarship information?  See the Joint Academic Scholarships On-line Network (JASON), which contains information regarding scholarships available for postgraduate research projects at Australian higher education institutions, including overseas scholarships which may be tenurable in Australia.  Or, see the AMC Scholarships site for information regarding undergraduate and postgraduate AMC Scholarships. Or, try The Oz Higher Education site (published by The Australian). And ... Information regarding international awards is located at the Association of of Commonwealth Universities site.

Study in Australia - Information for International Students  This site, prepared by the Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, provides comprehensive information regarding study in Australia.

Which Course?  Which University?  This online resource provides a guide to Australian universities and the courses that they offer within each broad field of study.

Yellow Pages Online  Search the Yellow Pages for industry contacts.

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