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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.

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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

Connect with UQ Union

Connect with your Student Union during Employability Week

What to expect?

Workshops
Industry Panels
Networking

Don't Miss

Workshop: Making LinkedIn Work For You
Workshop: Communicating Your Research(er) Skills
Workshop: Employability Mixer

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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Boardroom Bingo

11 March 2025 4:00pm5:30pm
Join us for the Boardroom Bingo, where you will get the chance to connect with industry! This exciting event combines networking with a fun game of bingo, giving you the chance to connect with industry professionals while playing for prizes. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to expand your network and learn about career opportunities!

From Idea to Impact: Navigating the Start-Up Ecosystem

12 March 2025 8:30am11:30am
Join us for a unique opportunity to explore the entrepreneurial world, whether you're interested in launching your own venture or contributing to the broader start-up ecosystem. Hear from UQ experts who can guide you through developing your business idea, commercialising innovation, or navigating opportunities in start-ups and the wider field. Network with successful start-ups and key players in the ecosystem, gaining insights and connections to help you thrive in this exciting and dynamic sector.

SSP Showcase

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

UQU: Visa Work Rights Advice

13 March 2025 9:00am9:45am
Come join a session with your International Student Advocate from UQ Union to understand your visa work conditions, rights at work and how to effectively communicate your visa work rights to your employer.

Employability Award Action Plan Workshop

13 March 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Set yourself up for success to complete the Employability Award! Identify your strengths and passions, connect your goals with experiences to achieve them, and create a plan of attack to receive the Employability Award by the end of your studies.

Careers Expo

13 March 2025 12:00pm4:00pm
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.

Startup Mixer

13 March 2025 4:30pm6:30pm
Network with some of Brisbane's best local startups. Our Startup Mixer event includes a reverse pitch where our startups pitch their business to you! Startups range from health tech, fintech, and sustainability.

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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.

Boardroom Bingo

11 March 2025 4:00pm5:30pm
Join us for the Boardroom Bingo, where you will get the chance to connect with industry! This exciting event combines networking with a fun game of bingo, giving you the chance to connect with industry professionals while playing for prizes. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to expand your network and learn about career opportunities!

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.

From Idea to Impact: Navigating the Start-Up Ecosystem

12 March 2025 8:30am11:30am
Join us for a unique opportunity to explore the entrepreneurial world, whether you're interested in launching your own venture or contributing to the broader start-up ecosystem. Hear from UQ experts who can guide you through developing your business idea, commercialising innovation, or navigating opportunities in start-ups and the wider field. Network with successful start-ups and key players in the ecosystem, gaining insights and connections to help you thrive in this exciting and dynamic sector.

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.

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.

Cuppa and Careers Dutton Park

12 March 2025 12:00pm1:00pm
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.

SSP Showcase

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

UQU: Visa Work Rights Advice

13 March 2025 9:00am9:45am
Come join a session with your International Student Advocate from UQ Union to understand your visa work conditions, rights at work and how to effectively communicate your visa work rights to your employer.

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