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Employability Week 2025
10 - 13 March

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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

Coming soon...

 

Featured Events
One hour internship with Microsoft
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.
See the list of exhibitors

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

What to expect?

Workshops
Industry Panels
Networking

Don't Miss
St Lucia
Workshop: Making LinkedIn Work For You
Virtual
Workshop: Communicating Your Research(er) Skills
St Lucia
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 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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.
Register

Cuppa and Careers

10 March 2025 10:00am–11:00am
 
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.
Register

Making LinkedIn work for you Workshop

10 March 2025 11:00am–12:00pm
 
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!
Register

Careers Expo Game Plan Workshop

10 March 2025 12:30pm–2:30pm
 
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!
Register

Employability Mixer

10 March 2025 3:30pm–5:00pm
 
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!
Register

Job Seeker Squad Session

11 March 2025 8:30am–9:30am
 
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!
Register

One Hour Internship with Microsoft

11 March 2025 9:00am–10:30am
 
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.
Register

Professional Headshots

11 March 2025 9:30am–11:30am
 
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.
Register

Resume Reviews

11 March 2025 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
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.
Register

Develop Employability Skills Through Volunteering Workshop

11 March 2025 2:30pm–4:00pm
 
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.
Register

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Cuppa and Careers Dutton Park

12 March 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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.
Register

From Placement to Workplace: What I wish I knew

11 March 2025 5:00pm–6:30pm
 
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.
Register

Rise and Shine: Industry Networking Brunch and Professional Headshots

12 March 2025 10:00am–11:00am
 
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.
Register

Cuppa and Careers Gatton

12 March 2025 11:30am–12:30pm
 
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.
Register

Communicating your Research(er) Skills Workshop (Virtual)

11 March 2025 2:00pm–3:00pm
 
Learn how to identify and communicate the skills you have developed through involvement in research projects.
Register

CVs for applications to HDR programs and academic jobs workshop

12 March 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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.
Register

SSP Showcase

12 March 2025 2:00pm–3:00pm
 
Register to find out how students and staff collaborate on projects to create change at UQ.
Register

Cuppa and Careers

10 March 2025 10:00am–11:00am
 
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.
Register

Professional Headshots

10 March 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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.
Register

Making LinkedIn work for you Workshop

10 March 2025 11:00am–12:00pm
 
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!
Register

Careers Expo Game Plan Workshop

10 March 2025 12:30pm–2:30pm
 
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!
Register

Employability Mixer

10 March 2025 3:30pm–5:00pm
 
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!
Register

Job Seeker Squad Session

11 March 2025 8:30am–9:30am
 
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!
Register

One Hour Internship with Microsoft

11 March 2025 9:00am–10:30am
 
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.
Register

Professional Headshots

11 March 2025 9:30am–11:30am
 
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.
Register

Resume Reviews

11 March 2025 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
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.
Register

Communicating your Research(er) Skills Workshop (Virtual)

11 March 2025 2:00pm–3:00pm
 
Learn how to identify and communicate the skills you have developed through involvement in research projects.
Register

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