Job searching

Opportunities exist for all year levels, start preparing for graduate employment now

It is never too early for you think about your future career and for you to start planning your next steps. Learning more about the Australian Graduate recruitment cycle can assist in your job search plan.

Many organisations promote graduate positions a year in advance. Decide which companies interest you and research their graduate programs, application dates and prepare your applications.

Be proactive

Find organisations that suit you

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Getting started

Online vacancy platforms, niche industry sites, hand delivered resumes and networking all play an important part in discovering and securing an opportunity.

Attend a workshop

Workshops are available to help you begin your job search. Learn about the Australian graduate recruitment cycle, internships and non-advertised opportunities.

Graduate programs

Applications for Graduate Programs open early semester one. Set aside enough time to complete applications and attend assessment centres/interviews.

Job opportunities

Search for work opportunities available to students at all year levels. Find exclusive job offers from employers for UQ students.

International students

Global Grad offers employment opportunities to UQ international students while in Australia and allows them to place an application directly with the employer

Work overseas

Going Global provides support for UQ students to find jobs and internships in countries all around the world.

Learn more about UQ Careers Fair

For employers

Advertise your opportunity

UQ StudentHub is one of the most effective and easiest ways to advertise your employment, internship or volunteer opportunity to UQ students and graduates.