Researching your career

In your final year of undergraduate study, access online library modules to support your career search and prepare for work or further study.

You must be enrolled as a VU student to access the following interactive self-paced modules in VU Collaborate.

Researching your career

Research your future career and explore opportunities for professional development with the module Inquiry: Researching your Career.

While working through the module, create a personalised document of the most useful resources relevant for your career path: 

• career resources for the big picture
• lists of professional associations and trade and professional publications
• open access resources
• information about career and job clusters
• VU Careers Support.

At the end of the module, you can export the document for future reference and guidance.

Pursuing a research career

If you are planning to undertake a higher degree by research, complete the module The Researcher skills and attributes: Pursuing a research career to find out how to develop the skills and attributes to become a successful researcher.

The module will introduce you to resources and strategies to develop:

• creativity and originality
• cognitive abilities – critical thinking, evaluating, problem solving
• self-management – commitment, work/life balance, time management
• personal qualities – enthusiasm, self-confidence, perseverance.

Becoming a digital citizen

To be ready for work or further study, complete the module Digital Citizenship to:

• improve your digital literacy skills to find and evaluate information
• learn tips on how to stay safe online
• create online content and interact appropriately online
• maintain digital health and wellness.