Career Development Events and Workshops - Careers and Employability

Explore our range of events and workshops designed to give you the edge.

From application writing, project management and interviewing workshops to networking, career planning and learning about workplace culture, the workshops and events provided by UQ will help you to build capabilities that will make you more employable no matter what direction you choose to take your career in.

Cuppa and Careers

Are you eager to explore careers and seeking guidance on where and how to find career advice? Unsure of where to begin your career development journey? Then come join us for a casual gathering and connect with fellow students and members of the careers team over a cuppa.

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My Career Adviser

Whether you are interested in accessing a flexible support resource to complement your careers and employability learning, or, would like to take a more structured program of learning, the My Career Adviser is for you.

My Career Adviser Information Session

30 July 2024 10:00am–11:00am

in Career Advice

An introduction to the My Career Adviser (MCA) online platform and how to use it.

Job Seeker Squad (All Semester 2, 2024 sessions)

31 July 2024 10:00am–16 October 2024 11:00am

in Career Advice

Join the Job Seeker Squad across the semester in a series of career development and employability support sessions run by students, for students.

Cuppa & Careers (Semester 2 and Summer, 2024)

31 July 2024 11:00am–11 December 2024 12:00pm

in Career Advice

Are you curious about Careers and want to know where and how to seek Career advice? Not sure where to start in your Career development? Then join us for a Cuppa and connect with other students and members from the Career Development team.

Scholarships Application & Interview tips (St Lucia)

17 July 2024 1:00pm–3:00pm

in Recruitment support

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 9:00am–12:00pm

in Recruitment support

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!

Job Searching and Career Action Planning

23 July 2024 10:00am–12:00pm

in Recruitment support

Do you need support with planning the next steps in your career? Then, this beginner career planning workshop is for you.

Preparing for your next role workshop (St Lucia)

25 July 2024 10:00am–12:00pm

in Recruitment support

Are you keen to make the most out of your next opportunity? For volunteering, paid employment or any experience in between, in this interactive workshop you will learn about strategies to get the most out of your next experience. 

Job Seeker Squad (All Semester 2, 2024 sessions)

31 July 2024 10:00am–16 October 2024 11:00am

in Career Advice

Join the Job Seeker Squad across the semester in a series of career development and employability support sessions run by students, for students.

Tips for enhancing your application

1 August 2024 10:00am–12:00pm

in Recruitment support

Discover more when it comes to submitting recruitment documents!

Job Searching and Career Action Planning

4 September 2024 10:00am–12:00pm

in Recruitment support

Join us for an engaging session where you’ll learn how to create a personalised career action plan. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to make a change, this workshop will guide you through four essential steps to set you on the path to success.