Employability Week 2024

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.

Make your Resume and application stand out!

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.

Get ready to take your professional journey to the next level at UQ's leading networking event of the year! Seize the opportunity to expand your network, gain valuable insights, and set the stage for your future success.

Do you want to connect with industry and find out more about upcoming opportunities (e.g., internships, graduate programs, part-time or full-time jobs)? Then be sure to register for the Careers Expo which will host over 50 organisations!

Looking for ways to enhance your soft skills and boost your employability outcomes into the future? Join us for an engaging discussion with industry leaders, where we'll delve into the power of volunteering and its impact on your career.

Come along to Employability Weeks' Spotlight on Health at Herston to get industry insights on how to increase your employability.

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.

"What do I write in a cover letter?", "How do I address selection criteria?", Have you ever found yourself asking these questions? Join this session to understand the different documents employers request in the recruitment process.

Do you know where to start when developing your resume? Do you have a resume and are looking to enhance it? This workshop is for you! We will take you through the fundamentals of creating a resume to give you the edge when applying for roles!

Come along to the Rehearsing the Script - Industry Networking Lunch to meet and practice your networking script with industry representatives.

Join us for our 2024 Volunteer Expo! Are you ready to make a difference, expand your network, and take your employability skills to new heights? Join us at our Volunteer Expo, an exciting event featuring 40+ exhibitors, networking opportunities with some amazing not-for-profit organisations, and the chance to discover how volunteering can elevate your career prospects.

An internship usually takes place over a semester; do you have what it takes to do an internship in one hour?

Are you ready to enhance your professional online presence? Join us for a free Professional Headshot Session, where we understand the importance of making a lasting first impression in the competitive world of job hunting and networking.

Are you curious about where and how to seek Career advice? Then join us for a Cuppa and connect with other students and members from Student Enrichment and Employability Development.

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.

Are you curious about where and how to seek Career advice? Then join us for a Cuppa and connect with other students and members from Student Enrichment and Employability Development.

Are you ready to enhance your professional online presence? Join us for a free Professional Headshot Session, where we understand the importance of making a lasting first impression in the competitive world of job hunting and networking.

Want to enhance your employability whilst at UQ? Join this Mixer to learn more about the range of employability programs that you can get involved in whilst at UQ, whilst enjoying some free snacks!

Have you ever wondered how to approach industry members at a networking event? Join us alongside SEEK, Australia's leading employment marketplace, to develop your strategy and conversation with Industry.

Learn how to identify and communicate the skills you have developed through involvement in research projects.

At this event, you will hear from the Career Development Team about setting up and managing your profile, networking through LinkedIn, and the steps you need to take to achieve an All-Star LinkedIn Profile status.

Are you curious about where and how to seek Career advice? Not sure where to start in your career development? Then join us for a Cuppa and connect with other students and members from UQ Career Development, Ausenco, UQ HASS student futures, UQ Get Involved and UQ Employability Award.

Are you curious about where and how to seek Career advice? Not sure where to start in your career development? Then join us for a Cuppa and connect with other students and members from UQ Career Development, Ausenco, UQ HASS student futures, UQ Get Involved and UQ Employability Award.