April 2008
MEET THE EMPLOYERS ON CAMPUS AT THE NATIONAL CAREERS FAIR (WEEK 7)
‘the greatest show on earth’
Wednesday, 16th April 2008 - 10am to 2pm - UniHall
With over 100 employers to talk to about who they recruit and how…and what they can provide to you in your graduate career.
Lots of give aways – including three $500 gift vouchers and 'Learn to Surf' vouchers from Skipp Surfboards (just make sure you bring your student card to go into the prize draw!)
Ways to prepare for the Careers Fair – check this out – and you might even like to dress in smart/business styled clothes to make an even better impression.
MOBILE CAREERS SERVICE
Look out for the Careers Service under the blue gazebo (the little big top!) out on campus over the next 2 weeks. The Careers Service Interns will be there to give you lots of information about careers activities and especially our careers fair - The Greatest Show on Earth!
INFORMATION SESSIONS
Coming on campus to conduct Information Sessions regarding their graduate programs are: National Institute of Accountants, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Office of Public Works and Services (NSW Department of Commerce), BDO Kendalls, QR (Queensland Rail), Macmahon
Keep on checking as the list grows! To register to attend an information session click here.
WORKSHOPS
The APRIL series is out NOW! Check out the current workshops on offer. Don’t miss out on the chance to fine tune your job search skills, especially now that it is prime recruitment season for 2008 graduates. Hurry, and register early!
GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY
The 'Stepping into...' series of programs provide final year university students with a disability the opportunity to gain practical, paid work experience in their field of study.
For application forms and eligibility go to http://www.aend.org.au/
85 BROADS
You will need to read on to find out exactly what 85 Broads is all about. It is a professional networking group for young women; the website has lots of background information. Founded in the U.S. and now spreading across Australian campuses, UOW is hoping to form an 85 Broads chapter here. To register your interest in becoming one of the founding members, contact Robyn Gleeson at the Careers Service or email rgleeson@uow.edu.au.
SYDNEY BUSINESS SCHOOL – NEW WORK PLACEMENT PROGRAM - FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 6th APRIL
Improve your chance of getting a job when you graduate by joining a free program designed specifically for International Students - the Certificate in Global Workplace Practice. This program helps with all the skills and knowledge you need to get a job in Australia as well as a 12 week work placement at the end of the year.
Enrolment closes 6 April 2008.
More details here.
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
The latest version of our job seeking resource ‘The Edge’ is now available in various formats – CD, print or online PDF. New in 2008 is a feature chapter for international students.
LOOKING FOR A GRADUATE CAREER?
Come into our office and pick up a free version of: Graduate Opportunities, Unigrad or Hobsons GradCareers. Each of them contains entries from major graduate employers, most of them are recruiting NOW!
If you study at a campus of UOW - other than the Wollongong
campus, an opportunity listed here regarding an activity
at Wollongong may not be easily accessible. If this
is the case, you might like to email our office (careers@uow.edu.au)
or phone (02 4221 3325) and we may be able to suggest
some alternatives.
Should you wish to DELETE your record from the
JSDB please send us an email
to: careers@uow.edu.au
Subject: Delete JSDB entry - - - - - and in the body
put your name and student number. |
