October 2009
UOW CAREERS SERVICE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
We currently are recruiting our team of Careers Service Interns for 2009.
The Interns assist the Careers Service staff with operational and promotional activities associated with the Careers Service. This will include liaison with graduate recruiters at Careers Fairs and information sessions, assisting with logistics at Careers Fairs, contributing to projects, liaison with faculties as well as staff and students in campus promotional activities. Check out some of the current and past Intern activities and apply online.
OCTOBER WORKSHOP SERIES
Our range of Job Seeking Workshops will be continuing again throughout October.
Check out what is available and register online.
Resume Workshops at Sydney Business School
Whether you are looking for a casual student job or are preparing for full time employment following graduation these workshops are particularly useful for international students to make sure your resume is what Australian employers are expecting you to provide. Workshops are held in Room 3 each Monday afternoon at 1:30pm and 2:30pm.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GRADUATING END OF SPRING 2009 OR AUTUMN 2010 – JOB SEARCH PROGRAM
In 2009 the University of Wollongong Careers Service will again be offering the Certificate in Global Workplace Practice for international students studying in the Commerce, Engineering, Informatics and Health & Behavioural Science faculties and the Graduate School of Business.
This program aims to help international students to better prepare for looking for work in Australia after graduation. During the program you will learn what Australian employers are looking for in the graduate market. Registrations will be open later this year, but in the meantime please see our website.
VACATION WORK AND GRADUATE RECRUITMENT PROGRAMS
If next year is your final year, it is still time to apply for vacation work over the summer holidays. We have done some of the work for you and listed a range of the companies offering vacation work. Besides visiting the website, come into our office and pick up free copies of Vacation Work guides. Closing dates can be from now until end of September, so don’t delay.
Some companies/organisations are still offering positions in their Graduate Programs. View our list and apply from here.
UNIVATIVE ILLAWARRA
If 2009 is your final year and you want an edge in the job market … the Careers Service has the solution for you.
By participating in Univative, you have a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable workplace skills.
So how does it work? From 2 – 20 February 2009 (3 weeks of summer recess) teams of students will be challenged to solve a business issue/problem set by the University’s host employers.
Univative Illawarra is open to all students; undergraduate, postgraduate, domestic and international, from all faculties. However preference will be given to final and penultimate year students.
Apply now!
- contact Sue Rejske srejske@uow.edu.au
- come in and see us at Careers Service, Lower Ground Floor, Building 11
Closing date 30 January 2009
Join this exciting team based competition … heaps of fun … gain valuable skills for future graduate employment … get a certificate … win a prize!
CPA AUSTRALIA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Paid professional experience for accounting and finance students
Registrations for the 2008 CPA Australia Internship Program are now open.
Professional experience is vital for those students contemplating a career in accounting and finance.
CPA Australia facilitates this professional program which offers students placements with well known employers from a variety of industries including banking, energy, finance, government, professional services and resources.
Key benefits of the program:
- Paid placements
- Opportunities in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia & Singapore
- Placements of 6 - 12 weeks duration
- Placements from November 2008 - February 2009
- Student registration is free
The program is competitive so be sure to register today.
You must be a CPA Passport student to register. Full details!
TATA CONSULTING SERVICES INFORMATION EVENING
Tata Consulting Services are looking for top-flight professionals committed to creating and implementing innovative solutions that help transform businesses.
If you’re looking for a career that challenges and inspires you, come along to an information evening to hosted by Prof. Philip Ogunbona and the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering to find out more about career opportunities with Tata Consulting Services.
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Wednesday, 8/10/2008
Building 3 Room 121
For more information about career opportunities with Tata Consulting Services please see here!
VOLUNTEER SURF LIFE SAVERS FROM ILLAWARRA SLS CLUBS
The School of Management and Marketing is seeking volunteer surf life savers from Illawarra clubs to participate in the construction of an artwork by Melbourne artist Kerrie Poliness (Blue Wall Drawing #1). The work will be installed on a wall in building 40 (Commerce Building) using blue texta pens, under the guidance of local artist Jennifer Jackson. The artwork installation is the focus of the efforts of public relations students to raise awareness of the great job our volunteer life guards do to keep our beaches safe. Students will raise money for surf life saving Illawarra to purchase much need rescue equipment and fund beach safety education programs.
The artwork will be launched on Thursday 16 October 2008. All volunteers who work on the installation of the artwork will be invited to the launch event.
Apply here.
LOOKING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2009?
UOW assists students from diverse backgrounds through the provision of scholarships. Read about the different types of scholarships available to both prospective and current UOW students and how to apply for them.
INTERESTED IN AN HONOURS DEGREE?
An honours degree gives you a great opportunity to explore a topic of interest in depth. It’s a bridge between undergraduate classes and future research opportunities, whether in academia or other research-based vocations.
2008 STUDENT EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE
Your chance to win a $1000 travel voucher to ANYWHERE. Questionnaire opens Tuesday 7th October.
TELL US YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CAREERS SERVICE
Tell us what you think about our web site, our products, our services, or anything else that comes to mind. We welcome all of your comments and suggestions. Tell us online now!
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