Careers and employability

What is employability?

At UQ we are committed to enhancing your employability by helping you to develop the capabilities that will make you effective in whatever work you choose to do. 

We enhance your employability by supporting you to engage in a range of experiences, teaching you how to identify the skills and attributes that you have developed through those experiences, and to talk about your potential in a way that employers understand.

Our approach to employability goes beyond simply getting a job. We focus on how you can use your capabilities to perform effectively in the workplace, to create work opportunities, and to make an impact through your work.

Video: The UQ Employability Framework.

UQ’s approach to student employability development is based on four stages: Awareness, Experience, Learning and Transfer.
UQ provides you with a range of opportunities to enrich your studies and develop your employability.
Learn how to unlock your personal and professional development to maximise your career success.

Give yourself the edge

Explore the range of enrichment and employability development opportunities available to you. From Global Experiences and research programs to Student-Staff Partnerships and Internships, there is something that can help you get the edge.
Connect with industry, find employment opportunities and get prepared to enter the job market.
There are a variety of scholarships, grants and loans available to UQ students who wish to go on exchange, participate in short-term programs, volunteering and other extra-curricular activities.

Upcoming events and workshops

'Get the Edge' with Enrichment and Employability

16 July 2024 10:00am11:00am
Learn how to find experiences outside the classroom, that enrich your learning and give you the edge as a graduate, helping you become more employable. Global Experiences, Internships, Student Staff Partnerships, Summer/Winter Research, Career Advice and the Employability Award can all help you gain skills and experiences that employers are looking for.

Scholarships Application & Interview tips (St Lucia)

17 July 2024 1:00pm3:00pm
Do you want support in preparing your Scholarship application? Register now for this workshop that will support you in the process.

Job Searching and Application Tips for International Students

18 July 2024 9:00am12:00pm
Are you an international student and want to learn more about job searching and workplace expectations in the Australian context? Not too sure about visa rights? Then come along to this informative session led by Career Development Team and the UQ Union!

Sign up for the Employability Award

Enhance your degree, make a difference, and hit the ground running with the Employability Award