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

Cuppa & Careers (Semester 2, 2026)

29 July 2026 11:00am2 December 2026 11:30am
Short on time but career focused? Drop by for quick chat or join us for an express workshop!

Employability Award | BuddyUp Series

4 August 2026 12:30pm27 October 2026 12:30pm
BuddyUp is the Employability Award's weekly community where you can connect with other students, explore opportunities, and make steady progress towards your Award. Join practical, interactive sessions designed to help you develop your capabilities, build confidence, and buddy up with peers who are on the same journey.

Peer Resume Reviews by the Job Seeker Squad

26 August 2026 11:15am14 October 2026 11:00am
Is your résumé draft ready for the job hunt? Get it reviewed by the Job Seeker Squad (our student Employability Ambassadors)! Drop in to get instant, peer-to-peer 15-minute feedback and take your résumé to the next level.

Sign up for the Employability Award

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