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Grad-U-Ready Series

Let's focus on your employment

We want you to really focus on the position you are in right now – you're a recent graduate or your degree will soon be complete, and you're closing in on entering the job market. Not just any job market though but one at a time of extensive change for employers and grads alike. We’re here to back you up and show you ways to keep this graduate recruitment market within your control and understand how to navigate it. It’s about being competitive and being ready!

After years of study, I’m finally almost at the end of my degree and as I am getting closer to graduation, I know I need to start thinking about applying for jobs. I really want this to be my focus at the moment. I know that employers will only see what I have to offer on a piece of paper or in a short interview so I know that I really need to ace these things. Being able to talk directly to Career Coaches is really going to help me out with this and I really want to invest some time into it. I think the UOW Grad U Ready series is going to be so beneficial to me. It’s going to help me gain confidence and understand where I can take my degree and how I can convert it and all my hard years of study into getting the job I am aiming for.

What’s involved in the program?

The Grad-U-Ready Series for 2020 has concluded. The next instalment will be announced shortly. Keep checking here for updates.

You’ve got 4 weeks in the Grad-U-Ready Series and the program is suitable for final year students graduating in Spring 2020 and recent alumni who graduated in December 2019.

First, you will get an email each week outlining your tasks for the week. This will include a mix of online learning development tasks and group career coaching sessions, which in total will take around 1 – 2 hours per week.

You tackle each task at your own pace through the week OR you can even do them all at once - you choose what works for you. You will get out what you put in. These tasks centre on you and finding out what you have to offer in the field you want to enter. It’s about harnessing your strengths, learning how to manage your weaknesses and above all, learning how to make yourself irresistible to an employer in the current market.   

Grad-U-Ready Series schedule

You will be required to complete the below four series throughout the program. To help you track your progress and to make sure you don’t miss anything, we have created an automated workflow in CareerHub. You’ll get access to this upon registering into the program.

  • Series 1: Getting to know yourself and the world of work.
    Self-awareness is critical when you’re applying for jobs and entering the workplace so it’s important to really understand who you are and your style of work. You’ll also explore different career pathways and workplace cultural preferences.

  • Series 2: Now tell us about yourself (on paper).
    Learn how to craft your resume and cover letter to sell your unique skillset and ensure you set yourself apart from the pack when applying for roles after graduation.

  • Series 3: Talk the talk.
    Build your expertise and confidence in navigating the interview process, both online and in person; and learn more about your personal brand and how to finesse your elevator pitch to really impress at interviews.

  • Series 4: Looking back in order to look ahead.
    It’s all about career resilience, motivation and developing a career action plan. It is optional for students to also explore self-employment.

Benefits of the program

Group Career Coaching sessions

Weekly, group-based Career Coaching sessions (online) for you to get involved in if you choose. Your chance to share your career plans and personal experiences with the coach and your peers, and get tailored advice.

UOWx female student UOWx Recognised

GUR is a UOWx recognised learning activity! It will go towards your UOWx record & if you’re completing the UOWx Award program, it counts as both activities in your career building events. *Note: Recent alumni participating in GUR are not eligible for UOWx recognition, only current UOW students.

Gain access as a member of the JOC Talent Pool

Completion of Grad-U-Ready gets you automatic entry onto the Jobs off Campus talent pool! This gives you access to apply for casual roles with support from the JOC team.

Get to know your Career Coaches

Nicole Smith

Working across UOW Southern Sydney & South Western Sydney campuses, Nicole has extensive experience in corporate management, recruitment, training & career development. That experience has given Nicole a real ability to draw out what success means to each individual student, & most importantly, how to practically put them on the path to achieve it.

Nicole Pearson Nicole Pearson

Nicole has had a solid career across HR, recruitment & career development. As down to earth & driven as they come, Nicole is passionate about helping students transition from study to employment. Her experience working with industry means she knows what employers want & how you can get through to them.

Jade Andrews

Jade is one of those people you just instantly love. Supporting students from the Batemans Bay campus, she knows firsthand what it’s like to have your career (and life) changed & inspired by those in the education sector backing you up. That experience makes her an empathetic, driven and talented coach who knows how to get results.

Get in touch

If you need support throughout the Series you can contact the Grad-U-Ready Series team

4221 3325 uow-graduready@uow.edu.au