Employability Week 2025
10 - 13 March

Connect to your future with UQ Employability Week 2025 from 10-13 March!

Whether your university journey is just beginning, or the end of your degree is in sight, the time to connect to your future and unlock employability opportunities is here! Connect in many different ways with workshops, industry, and peers, to support your career by developing capabilities, values and goals and enter the workforce with confidence.

Throughout Employability Week, you will:

  • Learn to develop a career action plan and discover your professional identity
  • Find career opportunities that align with your values
  • Connect with employers from a variety of industries

Take part in workshops, networking events and other fun activities that will all help you gain capabilities that transcend your coursework and build your lifelong employability.

UQ Employability Week Trailer

Featured Partners

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Featured Events

11 Mar, 9-10:30am, St Lucia Campus

An internship usually takes place over a semester. Do you have what it takes to do an internship in one hour? In this session, get the chance to work on an industry challenge and practice the artform of pitching your ideas to industry partners.
Careers Expo 2025
13 Mar, 12-4 pm, St Lucia Campus

Are you eager to connect with industry and explore exciting opportunities from internships, to graduate programs and job openings? Be sure not to miss the 2025 Careers Expo, and get the chance to connect with a broad range of companies.

Highlighted Networking Events

Do you want to hear from industry on how they discovered and carved out their career pathways? Come along and connect with industry representatives and develop your professional networks!

Rise & Shine: Industry networking brunch and Professional Headshots
From Placement to Workplace: What I wish I knew
Boardroom Bingo

What to expect?

Workshops
Industry Panels
Networking

Don't Miss

Workshop: Making LinkedIn Work For You
Workshop: Communicating Your Research(er) Skills
Workshop: UQ Union - Visa Work Rights Advice

WIN with Employability Week!

 

We want to know what you think of Employability Week 2025. We are giving you the chance to win one of several prizes just by letting us know what you think of the event.

Simply attend any Employability Week session and complete the survey emailed to you at the end of the week to go into the draw to win. Prize details coming soon!


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Professional Headshots

10 March 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Ready to enhance your professional online presence? Join us for a Free Professional Headshot Session! Make a positive, lasting impression in the competitive world of job hunting and networking with a polished headshot that showcases your best self.

Cuppa and Careers

10 March 2025 10:00am11:00am
Are you unsure about where to seek career advice or how to kickstart your career development? Join us for a relaxed and friendly Cuppa and Career Session where you will get the chance to connect with fellow students and Careers and Employability Specialists.

Making LinkedIn work for you Workshop

10 March 2025 11:00am12:00pm
Keen to boost your LinkedIn skills? Join us for an informative workshop designed to help you set up and manage your professional online profile like a pro!

Careers Expo Game Plan Workshop

10 March 2025 12:30pm2:30pm
In this workshop you will be supported by Careers and Employability Staff to assist you in preparing for the Careers Expo by researching industry partners and learning how to refine your networking strategies. Come join us to create your strategic action plan for the upcoming Careers Expo!

Employability Mixer

10 March 2025 3:30pm5:00pm
Do you want to enhance your employability whilst at UQ? Join the Employability Mixer to learn more about the range of enrichment and employability programs that you can participate in during your studies at UQ!

Job Seeker Squad Session

11 March 2025 8:30am9:30am
Impress any employer by enhancing your resume and cover letter with the Job Seeker Squad. We will offer helpful techniques and advice to set you apart from the competition. This session includes a step-by-step guide and checklist for you to take home as well as a new and improved resume!

One Hour Internship with Lendlease

11 March 2025 9:00am10:30am
An internship usually takes place over a semester. Do you have what it takes to do an internship in one hour? In this session, get the chance to work on an industry challenge and practice the artform of pitching your ideas to industry partners.

Professional Headshots

11 March 2025 9:30am11:30am
Ready to enhance your professional online presence? Join us for a Free Professional Headshot Session! Make a positive, lasting impression in the competitive world of job hunting and networking with a polished headshot that showcases your best self.

Resume Reviews

11 March 2025 12:00pm2:00pm
Are you ready to take your Resume to the next level? Join us for an exclusive Resume Review Session where you will receive personalised feedback from a Careers and Employability Specialist.

Develop Employability Skills Through Volunteering Workshop

11 March 2025 2:30pm4:00pm
As part of Employability Week 2025, join our Get Involved team for an engaging and interactive workshop where you can explore the link between volunteering experiences and enhancing your employability.

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From Placement to Workplace: What I wish I knew

11 March 2025 5:00pm6:30pm
Ready to kickstart your career journey with insider knowledge? Join us at our Herston Campus for "From Placement to Workplace: What I Wish I Knew" – an exciting panel featuring professionals who have successfully navigated the leap from student placements to thriving careers in Public Health, Dentistry, Medicine, and Mental Health.

Rise and Shine: Industry Networking Brunch and Professional Headshots

12 March 2025 10:00am11:00am
Kickstart your morning with our Rise and Shine: Industry Networking Brunch! Join us for a delicious meal while connecting with industry professionals eager to share their insights and career advice.

But that’s not all—get ready to elevate your professional image! We’ll also be offering professional headshots to help you create a standout online presence.

Cuppa and Careers Gatton

12 March 2025 11:30am12:30pm
Are you unsure about where to seek career advice or how to kickstart your career development? Join us for a relaxed and friendly Cuppa and Career Session where you will get the chance to connect with fellow students and Careers and Employability Specialists.

Communicating your Research(er) Skills Workshop (Virtual)

11 March 2025 2:00pm3:00pm
Learn how to identify and communicate the skills you have developed through involvement in research projects.

CVs for applications to HDR programs and academic jobs workshop

12 March 2025 12:00pm1:00pm
Learn what to include in your CV when applying for a UQ higher degree by research (HDR) program or for a job as an Australian academic.

SSP Showcase

12 March 2025 2:00pm3:00pm
Register to find out how students and staff collaborate on projects to create change at UQ.

Cuppa and Careers

10 March 2025 10:00am11:00am
Are you unsure about where to seek career advice or how to kickstart your career development? Join us for a relaxed and friendly Cuppa and Career Session where you will get the chance to connect with fellow students and Careers and Employability Specialists.

Professional Headshots

10 March 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Ready to enhance your professional online presence? Join us for a Free Professional Headshot Session! Make a positive, lasting impression in the competitive world of job hunting and networking with a polished headshot that showcases your best self.

Making LinkedIn work for you Workshop

10 March 2025 11:00am12:00pm
Keen to boost your LinkedIn skills? Join us for an informative workshop designed to help you set up and manage your professional online profile like a pro!

Careers Expo Game Plan Workshop

10 March 2025 12:30pm2:30pm
In this workshop you will be supported by Careers and Employability Staff to assist you in preparing for the Careers Expo by researching industry partners and learning how to refine your networking strategies. Come join us to create your strategic action plan for the upcoming Careers Expo!

Employability Mixer

10 March 2025 3:30pm5:00pm
Do you want to enhance your employability whilst at UQ? Join the Employability Mixer to learn more about the range of enrichment and employability programs that you can participate in during your studies at UQ!

Job Seeker Squad Session

11 March 2025 8:30am9:30am
Impress any employer by enhancing your resume and cover letter with the Job Seeker Squad. We will offer helpful techniques and advice to set you apart from the competition. This session includes a step-by-step guide and checklist for you to take home as well as a new and improved resume!

One Hour Internship with Lendlease

11 March 2025 9:00am10:30am
An internship usually takes place over a semester. Do you have what it takes to do an internship in one hour? In this session, get the chance to work on an industry challenge and practice the artform of pitching your ideas to industry partners.

Professional Headshots

11 March 2025 9:30am11:30am
Ready to enhance your professional online presence? Join us for a Free Professional Headshot Session! Make a positive, lasting impression in the competitive world of job hunting and networking with a polished headshot that showcases your best self.

Resume Reviews

11 March 2025 12:00pm2:00pm
Are you ready to take your Resume to the next level? Join us for an exclusive Resume Review Session where you will receive personalised feedback from a Careers and Employability Specialist.

Communicating your Research(er) Skills Workshop (Virtual)

11 March 2025 2:00pm3:00pm
Learn how to identify and communicate the skills you have developed through involvement in research projects.

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