GQEST: Graduate Qualities & Employability Skills Team challenge
Take the GQEST challenge and find the answers to these frequently asked questions:
- What do employers really want?
- What are some of the employment options related to my degree?
- How can I promote my skills and experiences to increase my employability?
Find out the answers to these questions and add to your resume by taking part in GQEST
What is GQEST?
Students are placed in a faculty team to:
- Research a range of employment options for their faculty, degree or specialisation using online resources, print-based material and employer interviews
- Research the Graduate Qualities of UOW graduates and the Employability Skills Framework
- Interview employers for the employer perspective
- Synthesise these findings to report on a range of employment options, the skills and qualities developed through their studies and the skills and qualities valued by employers.
- Produce a 10 page report, poster and 15 minute presentation
When is GQEST?
The program will now run in Winter Session 2012.
Who should do GQEST?
- Students completing their first year of study are warmly encouraged to participate – gather worthwhile information at a crucial time in your degree
- UOW College students about to commence their Undergraduate Degree – get a head start with your career
- International students are welcome – better understand employment in Australia
- All students who want to explore their employment options and demonstrate their skills through extra-curricular activities
How DO I register for GQEST?
Registrations will open during semester 1 2012.
Future Opportunities
GQEST is a great preparation for other Careers Central Workplace learning such as Univative Illawarra or Lucy Mentoring and may also help you identify potential Work Experience opportunities.
Whats Happening @ Careers Central
Stepping into… - is a paid internship program, specifically designed for students with a disability who want to get paid, hands-on work experience in an industry that is relevant to their degree and chosen field of study. Details here.
Where grads GO - Find out where UOW grads end up in the workforce. More information on where your degree can take you from here.
CareerStart - is a great online resource to establish your career ideas and keeping motivated. Ideal for 1st years, but good for others too Details here.
The Edge - Tips and advice on getting through the job search process as smoothly as possible, with resume and letter samples, along with employer advice via video. More details here.