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Employment Experience Program [EEP]

Giving your time + skills + knowledge = a head start in ‘the recruitment world’

It’s a WIN/WIN result!

  1. It’s a voluntary work experience program – it’s unpaid
  2. Preference is given to final and penultimate year students
  3. EEP is available to undergraduate/postgraduate domestic and international students

EEP Opportunities

View EEP opportunities here.

Benefits to you

  • It builds your employability skills
    (Transfer the theoretical knowledge and skills gained through your studies into the ‘real’ world of work)
  • Build your resume
    (UOW Careers Service provides a Certificate)
  • Gain industry specific employment experience
    (employers like to hire people who have practical experience related to your course of study)
  • Develop your skills
    Communication skills, interpersonal skills, decision-making skills, teamwork & organisational skills
  • Ask questions about working in that specific industry
    (you can check out the industry before you commit to a job
  • Develop contacts with potential employers and you could get a job out of it
    (you could find a mentor – someone to help you source or support a future career or job)

How it works

There are three methods:

  1. When an employer registers an EEP work experience opportunity, it is advertised on the Careers Service JobBoard.
  2. You can register your interest by completing the form HERE and receive notification of any forthcoming opportunities
  3. You use your initiative to find and arrange a placement and the Careers Service will facilitate the insurance and provide support.

How to apply for EEP opportunities

If you find the perfect EEP for you, email your resume and student number to careers@uow.edu.au. Applications will be submitted to the organisation for consideration. Those applicants shortlisted will be contacted by the organisation.

If you are successful, you MUST complete the Work Experience Form and return it to the Careers Service prior to commencing EEP (processing is approx 2 weeks).

Do you qualify

This is your checklist:

  • you are an enrolled student at UOW
  • you will not be remunerated by the placement organisation
  • the employment experience directly relates to your course of study
  • the placement is undertaken on commercial premises and performed under appropriate supervision
  • you have read and agree with Code of Practice-Practical Placements

You will be insured FREE whilst on your placement under the University’s Public Liability policy.

Periods of Work Experience

  • These are generally indicated in the Job ad
  • 10 working days/80 hours/continuous or intermittent
  • Some organisations may assist in negotiating times to suit your academic program

Conditions

You are not entitled to remuneration whilst undertaking EEP but can receive assistance for travel expenses, if offered.

You will be required to complete an EEP survey following completion of your program.

Timing

Ongoing throughout the year when opportunities become available

Benefits to Host organisations:

  • Access to the best and brightest students with new ideas
  • Innovative approaches to solving a real business problem/issue
  • Access to graduates with desirable skills and background
  • Enrolled UOW students are eligible for University Public Liability insurance
  • Promote your organisation to the campus community and project an image that supports development opportunities

EEP is brought to you by the Careers Service UOW.

Testimonials

the students were absolutely awesome” from an EEP employer, August 2004

the project role I was assigned to provided me with many opportunities to directly develop a series of skills related to my discipline while being able to cultivate some useful networks. Such opportunities are rare and limitless in valueLuke Coombes, August 2004 - 3rd yr Management & Legal Studies.

"I have undertaken a number of employment experience programs through EEP that will help me fulfill my goal of becoming a zoologist. 2006" - Kimberly Mangan B.Science-Biological Sciences

Kimberley at Mogo Zoo

"2005 Feeding time at Mogo Zoo:
Kimberly Mangan attending to the Red pandas".

"I applied for the work experience position of Legal Compliance Officer within the Illawarra Credit Union as advertised via Careers Service EEP Opportunities. The work experience was to consist of one day per week for 8 weeks, however, after about 5 or 6 weeks I was offered a permanent part time position with the Credit Union. The position mainly involves researching legislative matters applicable to financial institutions and provides me with experience which I consider essential to further develop and maximise my skills and thereby assist me in achieving my personal and career oriented goals." Julijana Markoska, B.Sci-B.Laws, June 2006

Julijana

Julijana Markoska

"Work experience is a great opportunity that not nearly enough students take advantage of. We study for our degrees for a minimum of 3 years and no matter how much time we spend studying in the library or listening (and sometimes not listening) to lectures nothing can prepare you for the corporate environment. This is exactly the reason why I decided to undertake work experience. So now on my first day of my graduate position I won't be bombarded with a whole new environment because I've already taken up the great opportunity and familiarised myself with it. Plus it's an added bonus to put on your CV as it shows you have some initiative and did more at Uni than just get a degree." Tian Kelly, final year B.Commerce, July 2007

   Tian Kelly

Tian Kelly

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Last updated: 12-Nov-2007

 

  1. Health Sciences Careers Fair - Mark the 23rd July 2008 in your diaries now! The fair will be held in the Foyer of Building 41 from 10.30am - 1.30pm. Participating organisations will be targeting students from the following areas: Biological Science, Drug and Alcohol Counsellors, Health Sciences, Psychology, Social Work/Sciences, Sociology, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Consultants, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Clinical Psychology. Make sure you are there to get first hand information on graduate opportunities within the health industryClick here to see who will be at the fair.
  2. July Workshop dates - out now. You need to book online here.
  3. Win!$ <>7,000 in prizes - Are you currently enrolled at university? Then complete the University and Beyond survey for your chance to win: *One Grand Prize of a $4,000 travel/retail voucher, or **one of three $500 travel/retail vouchers, or ***one of fifty $30 music vouchers. But be quick, survey closes on Friday 25 July!
  4. Global Student Entrepreneur Awards - Are you an Undergraduate Student, an Entrepreneur and want your shot at US$100,000? The GSEA Australia program is the premier award competition for undergraduate students that own and run a business while attending university. The deadline to nominate for the competition is 1 August 2008. For more information, or to nominate a student entrepreneur, click here.
  5. Fantastic Opportunity for Creative Arts students - The British Council is offering six hot young Australian creatives a once-in-a-lifetime chance to fly to Britain to work with a creative leader in their industry. Realise Your Dream is a professional development award offered to Australians (aged 30 and under) working or studying in the creative industries. Winning candidates will be flown to the UK to work with a mentor and receive $8,000 to help live the dream. Applications close on 31 July 2008.
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