...........GRADUATE EMPLOYER

The Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) E-Newsletter..................................... Issue 7, 2012

IN THIS ISSUE...

2012 Practitioner Seminar

2012 Graduate Attraction and Assessment Panel

2012 AAGE National Conference

AAGE Conference Website

AGRIAs: Now Closed

2013 Candidate Survey Launch: Participation Still Open

2013 Employer Survey Launch: Now Open

2013 Careers Fairs Timetable

National Student Society Conferences

Other Events of Interest

Jobs & Talent

Member Benefits

Discounts and Special Offers

Comings & Goings

Our Committee Up Close

2012 Practitioner Seminar

The 'How To' of Graduate Recruitment

Our annual 1/2-day Seminar will focus on the 'How To' of Graduate Recruitment and Development. The session is suitable for employers new to the industry, those wishing to refresh their knowledge and those wishing to find out the latest recruitment tacits.

Participants will also be provided with their own personal copy of the AAGE 'How To' of Graduate Recruitment Handbook.

(Please Note: This Seminar will also be held in Melbourne on Wednesday 14th November, prior to the annual AAGE Graduate Recruitment & Development Conference.)

REGISTRATION
Listed AAGE Members (only) please register here: MEMBER ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM
Member Colleagues and other Non-Members please use our STANDARD ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM (Please note non-members will require a valid credit card in order to pay for their attendance during the registration process).

COST

AAGE Member Representatives: $150 + GST

Member Colleagues (i.e. other staff working in the same organisation as a member, but without individual membership) and Non-AAGE Members: $230 + GST

CANCELLATION
In order for us to cater appropriately please let us know if you need to cancel your attendance. In order to receive a refund for event attendance, the AAGE requires a MINIMUM of 24 hours' notice to receive notice of your intention to cancel. All cancellation requests need to be received in writing via email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

ENQUIRIES
Please contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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2012 Graduate Attraction and Assessment Panel

"Finding the right graduates"

The employer panel will discuss methods for attracting and assessing applicants for your graduate programs. This is your opportunity to gain idea from your peers about the most suitable methods of attracting quality graduates and techniques for assessing these applicants such as interviewing, aptitude testing, assessment centres etc. At each workshop there will also be a buffet luncheon or morning tea and an opportunity to network with your industry peers.

REGISTRATION
Listed AAGE Members (only) please register here: MEMBER ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM
Member Colleagues and other Non-Members please use our STANDARD ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM (Please note non-members will require a valid credit card in order to pay for their attendance during the registration process).

COST

AAGE Member Representatives: COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY 
Member Colleagues (ie. other staff working in the same organisation without a membership) and Non-AAGE Members: $40 + GST

CANCELLATION
In order for us to cater appropriately please let us know if you need to cancel your attendance. In order to receive a refund for event attendance, the AAGE requires a MINIMUM of 24 hours' notice to receive notice of your intention to cancel. All cancellation requests need to be received in writing via email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

ENQUIRIES
Please contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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2012 Conference: Saver Rates Operating until - Friday 31st August 2012

Saver rates are currently available for delegates to attend the 24th Annual AAGE Graduate Recruitment & Development Conference 'Have You Got the Right Mix?' until COB Friday 31st August 2012.

Conference Dates: Wednesday 14th November - Friday 16th November, 2012

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins hotel
25 Collins Street
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

A Full Conference Pass is $1050 + GST pp for listed AAGE Members until this Friday 31st August 2012. Please REGISTER ONLINE to attend any part or all of the Conference.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank our 2012 AAGE Conference Sponsors, who have taken an early opportunity to support the event:

So far, over 240 delegates are registered to attend, representing the following organisations:

Accenture, AECOM, Allens Arthur Robinson, Anglo American Metallurgical Coal, ANZ Banking Group Ltd (Aust), Arrium Mining & Materials, Arup Pty Ltd, Ashurst, Attorney-General's Department, Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd, Australia Post, Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, Australian Federal Police, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Australian Public Service Commission (APSC), Australian Taxation Office, BHP Billiton Limited, BHP Billiton Manganese, BOC Ltd, BP Australia, Chevron Australia Pty Ltd, Coles, Comcare, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Defence Materiel Organisation, Deloitte, Dental Health Services Victoria, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Department of Defence, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA), Department of Finance and Deregulation, Department of Health and Ageing, Department of Human Services, Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education, Department of Infrastructure and Transport, Department of Primary Industries (Vic), Department of Sustainability & Environment (Vic), Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Department of the Treasury, Deutsche Australia Limited, Downer, Ernst & Young Services Pty Ltd, ETSA Utilities, Fair Work Ombudsman, Fortescue Metals Group Ltd, Fulton Hogan Construction Pty Ltd, Gentrack Ltd, GHD, GHD Pty Ltd, Hatch Associates, Honeywell Ltd, Incitec Pivot Limited, John Holland Group, KBR, KPMG, L'Oréal Australia, Lander & Rogers Lawyers, Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd, Lion, Macquarie Group Services Australia Pty Ltd, Mars Australia, McCullough Robertson Lawyers, McGrathNicol Services Pty Ltd, Monadelphous, Murray-Darling Basin Authority, Newcrest Mining Limited, NHP Electrical, Orica Australia Ltd, Pitcher Partners Advisors Pty Ltd, PKF Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, PwC, QGC - BG Energy Holdings Limited, QR National, Queensland Rail Ltd, Reserve Bank of Australia, Russell McVeagh, SA Water Corporation, Santos Ltd, Shell Company of Australia Ltd, Sinclair Knight Merz, Specsavers Pty Ltd, Suncorp Group, Sydney Water, Technip Oceania Pty Ltd, Telstra Corporation Limited, Therapeutic Goods Administration, Water Corporation, WorleyParsons, Xstrata Group..

For further information please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

AAGE Conference Website - Now Live

This year the AAGE has developed a separate website for the AAGE Conference to provide you with up to date information including:

• • • • Updates to the Conference program
      • New speakers for workshops
      • Sponsor profiles

...And much much more! Visit www.aageconference.com.au.

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AAGE Graduate Recruitment Industry Awards (AGRIAs) Entries - Now Closed

Each year the AAGE rewards outstanding examples of excellence in the graduate recruitment industry through its annual Awards - known as the AGRIAs. For more information on the 10 award categories please click here.

Entries for the 2012 AGRIAs have now closed. The AAGE has received an outstanding response and we thank each entrant for their submission.

There are two categories open to all AAGE Full Members for voting:

• Best Print Marketing Strategy
• Best Online Marketing Strategy

Voting for these awards will commence on 27th August. The voting procedure will be outlined on the AAGE Website AGRIAs Page.

All AGRIA winners will be announced at the AAGE Gala Dinner, to be held on Thursday 15th November at the Sofitel Hotel Melbourne, which takes place during the annual AAGE Conference. To book tickets for the Gala Dinner please click here.

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2013 AAGE Candidate Survey: Participation Still Open

With participation invited from all AAGE member organisations recruiting graduates to start in 2013, the 2013 Candidate Survey is live until September 2012.

Now in its 6th year, and with a record 3,200 participants in 2012, this Survey continues to be a leading source of information for employers on candidates job hunting techniques, factors influencing applications and offer acceptance decisions, views on best employers in each industry and future plans of candidates.

Any AAGE Member who participates will receive a FREE Summary Report, summarising feedback collected from all candidates who respond to the survey. It will also be possible to purchase a Company Report, which summarises the responses of your own candidates only. These two reports allow you to review your 2013 graduate recruitment campaign and benchmark the opinions of your own candidates against the rest of the market.

So far we have received over 1,600 responses from candidates who are joining over 100 different employers. For a full list of responses please see this "real time" dashboard: CLICK HERE.

The 2013 AAGE Candidate Survey results will be launched at the upcoming AAGE Conference.

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2013 AAGE Employer Survey: Now Open

Our 2013 Employer Survey is now 'live' and we invite your organisation to participate.

Now in its eleventh year, the Employer Survey has been specifically designed to survey organisations in both Australia and New Zealand. The Survey is the leading authority on market trends and benchmarks in the graduate recruitment sector and will collect and summarise the latest data on all aspects of the graduate recruitment process including starting salaries, vacancy numbers, marketing spend, retention rates, selection methods, company policies, training and development. Last year 166 employers took part in this survey.

Any AAGE Member who participates will receive a FREE Summary Report (worth $300), summarising data collected from all employers who respond to the survey. This report will enable you to benchmark your own key indicators against the average of other employers

The 2013 AAGE Employer Survey results will be launched at the upcoming AAGE Conference.

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2013 University Semester Dates: Updated

2013 Semester dates for some universities have recently been updated. You can find the latest draft on the University Semester dates page of the AAGE website. Please click HERE.

Semester dates are useful for planning marketing campaigns, assessment centres and interviews as wellas start dates for graduate and internship induction.

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2013 Careers Fairs Timetable

Please CLICK HERE to view the University Careers Fairs Timetable for 2013.

This is the draft timetable for careers fairs in March 2013. Although there may be one or two minor date changes between now and then, exhibitors can expect the bulk of these fairs to take place on the dates shown. Dates for the AAGE's Big Meet Careers Fairs are highlighted in yellow. The Big Meet events in Adelaide and Brisbane dates are still to be confirmed.

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National Student Society Conferences

There are a range of national student society conferences taking place over the coming months. These conferences bring together student leaders from around the country. AAGE Members may be interested in sponsoring, exhibiting or speaking at these events.

Australian University Sport (AUS)

AUS is the peak governing body of university sport in Australia. Any student who is currently enrolled in university in eligible to compete in the sporting competitions.

Australian University Games (Adelaide)

Sunday 23rd - Friday 28th September 2012 - The Australian University Games attracts 6000 university athletes from across 41 universities to compete in week-long sporting competitions. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information.

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Member News & Other Events of Interest

2012 HONG KONG ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATE RECRUITERS (HKAGR) CONFERENCE

The next HKAGR Conference will take place on 24th August 2012. Speakers with expertise from a range of industries will be focussing on some of the key challenges and opportunities that the Asia graduate market place is facing. For further information please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

AUSTRALIAN COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION NETWORK (ACEN) CONFERENCE 2012

29th October - 2nd November 2012, Geelong, Victoria. A cutting edge conference in work integrated learning (WIL) for practitioners and researchers from the tertiary education sector, industry, community, government representatives and students. View further information and program HERE.

NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATE EMPLOYERS (NZAGE) SUMMIT

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20th November 2012, Auckland.

2012 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATE CAREERS ADVISORY SERVICES (NAGCAS) ANNUAL CONFERENCE

2nd - 5th December 2012, Perth and Fremantle, Western Australia. Employers are invited to participate in the 2012 NAGCAS Annual Conference, being jointly hosted by the five Western Australian Universities: Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Notre Dame University, Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia. The Conference, to be held in glorious Perth and Fremantle, WA, will be including an employer stream in its program. This is an opportunity for employers to engage with the people who advise tomorrow's workforce today, and for university, TAFE and RTO staff to engage with the people looking to recruit students.

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Jobs & Talent

• ASIC, based in Sydney, is currently hiring a P&D Graduate Consultant

For further details visit the AAGE Jobs & Talent webpage.

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Especially For AAGE Members

As a Member of the AAGE, as well as supporting the graduate recruitment industry you are entitled to a unique offering. Some of the many benefits of being an AAGE Member are outlined below:

EVENTS:

Conference - three-day annual national event that typically attracts around 400 delegates and focuses on the professional development of AAGE members in addition to addressing key graduate recruitment & development issues. Members are offered a $200 (~20%) discount to attend. For further information:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Workshops - held quarterly across six states of Australia, Workshops offer a mix of information sharing and the opportunity to network with other local colleagues in the industry. Attendance is complimentary for Members. For further information:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Practitioner Seminars - annual professional development training opportunity, focussing on the 'How To' of Graduate Recruitment. The Practitioner Seminar is offered across six states of Australia. An $80 (35%) discount is offered for Members. For further information:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The Big Meet - one-day careers fairs, held across five states in Australia during March each year, promoted to all students from all universities in each host city. The Big Meet offers an efficient way of promoting to potential candidates and are held in purpose-built exhibition venues in central city locations. A $500 (~25%) discount is offered to Members. For further information:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

RESEARCH:

Annual Employer Survey - leading annual benchmarking publication, which summarises a range of data provided by Australian employers in relation to their graduate recruitment activities, for example, graduate starting salaries, marketing activities, selection methods, acceptance rates, retention rates, etc. Members have access to a discounted price, and Members who participate receive a complimentary copy.

Annual Candidate Survey - summarises attitudes and opinions from recently offered candidates with respect to various aspects of the graduate recruitment process. Any AAGE Full Member who participates will receive a detailed free report summarising the feedback collected from all candidates who respond.

Annual Graduate Survey - provides in-depth analyses of the attitudes and opinions of recently-recruited graduates towards their employer, their training and their experiences. Any AAGE Full Member who participates receives a free detailed report summarising the feedback collected from all graduates who respond to the Survey.

Annual Intern Survey - assesses feedback and experiences of students who have participated in work experience placement programs. Any AAGE Full Member who participates receives a free detailed report summarising the feedback collected from all interns who respond to the Survey.

Unistats Reports - The current AAGE UniStats Reports provide detailed statistics on the number of students who have started or completed an undergraduate degree course for the five years from 2006 to 2010. The data are broken down by university and degree subject, gender and domestic/international/indigenous, giving AAGE Full Members the ability to identify the number and location of candidates with specific qualifications. The AAGE UniStats Reports are provided free of charge exclusively to all AAGE Full Members.

For further information about Surveys/Research:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

BEST PRACTICE

AAGE Graduate Recruitment Industry Awards (AGRIAs) - Each year the AAGE rewards outstanding examples of excellence in the graduate recruitment industry through its annual AAGE Graduate Recruitment Industry Awards (AGRIAs). Winners are announced at the AAGE Gala Dinner, which takes place during the annual Conference. For further information:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Code of Practice - The AAGE offers its members a formal National Graduate Recruitment Code of Practice, available for download HERE. For further information:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

PUBLICATIONS

e-News - We regularly keep members up to speed with industry 'happenings' as well as AAGE news and events, including advance copies of university careers fairs timetables. For further information:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Member Directory - This Directory is updated annually. Available to Full Members only, the Directory is a useful contact list, allowing you to network independently with other Members. For further information:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The AAGE 'How To' Handbook: A guide to graduate recruitment - A subcommittee of graduate recruitment industry veterans, whose careers have been dedicated to the recruitment and development of graduates, have shared and combined their experience and ideas, giving rise to this publication. Members receive a 50% discount to purchase the Handbook. For further information:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

SocList - annual contact list for university (faculty-based) student societies, provided free of charge to AAGE Members. For further information:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Full Member Zone - The AAGE website hosts a Full Member-exclusive login area, containing members-only information and conveniently available to each Full Member via a unique username and password. For further information:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Is somebody else in your team interested in joining the AAGE? Group discount rates exist for other staff wishing to join. Please contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information.

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EXCLUSIVE AAGE Member Offerings from our Associate Members

The following Associate Members have committed to special value-add offers and discounts EXCLUSIVELY for Members of the AAGE!

Please take advantage of these generous offers, many of which are available for a limited time:

Fusion: 15% Discounts

RECRUITMENT SPECIAL

Is your graduate recruitment process best practice (recruitment system funcionality, application form design, online psychometric testing, online candidate booking system, phone screening, assessment centres, interviews)? Do you measure your cost-per-hire? Is it higher than it should be? Do you want to deliver an improved graduate recruitment process whilst reducing your total expenditure? Fusion is offering AAGE Members a free initial consultation and a 15% discount for Members who book before 31st August 2012.

Contact one of Fusion's graduate industry specialists via  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to take advantage of this generous offer. For further information about Fusion visit its website HERE

DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL

Are you developing your graduates to enhance performance? Are you developing potential future leaders? Fusion knows it is vital to ensure your graduates are being truly supported in their transition to work life. Not only should they be learning the skills, attitudes and behaviours to ensure they become effective members of your organisation, it is vital to ensure their psychological capabilities are being developed. Delivering over 30 tailored development modules to clients across the country, Fusion is offering AAGE Members a free initial consultation and a 15% discount for Members who book before 31st August 2012.

Contact one of Fusion's graduate industry specialists via  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to take advantage of this generous offer. For further information about Fusion visit its website HERE.

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Comings & Goings

• The AAGE would like to welcome its newest members, including Centennial Coal, Health and Community Services Workforce Council and Sedgman Limited.
• The 2012 AAGE Committee would like to farewell Brisbane Member, Catherine Martin, Suncorp Group, who has served through the year to date. A special thank you on behalf of the team to Catherine for her input and we wish her success in her future career.
• Marisa Knott has been appointed Training Advisor for BHP Billiton's Peth-based Training and Development team and and her colleague, Karin Borzel, has been recently appointed as Superintendant - Program Development.
• Santos welcomes two new staff members: Amanda Mudge, HR Coordinator, based in Adelaide and Karrie Holloway, Recruitment Advisor, located in Brisbane.
• Caty Carfrae is now in charge of Leadership and Entry Level Programs at the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) in Canberra.

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Our Committee Up Close

This month we introduce you to Ms Joyce Addenbrooke. Joyce is the Graduate Program Advisor at Leighton Contractors and began serving on the committee this year.

With nine years’ recruitment experience within the resources industry, Joyce first worked in graduate development three years ago as the Graduate Learning and Development Co-ordinator for Leighton Contractors’ Mining Division, through its wholly-owned subsidiary HWE Mining. Now, as the Graduate Program Advisor for the Division, Joyce is strategically developing and co-ordinating the program to ensure that the business is attracting, developing and retaining future leaders. Joyce is also involved in the Division’s undergraduate and scholarship programs. Leighton Contractors has welcomed more than 100 new graduates into its Graduate Program this year. The program not only offers talented people a great place to start their careers but, more significantly, a chance to benefit from the knowledge and experience of its global network.

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