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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

 Build your practical skill set

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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.
Job search guide for students
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.
Find job search workshops
Graduate programs
Applications for Graduate Programs open early semester one. Set aside enough time to complete applications and attend assessment centres/interviews.
Find graduate programs
Job opportunities
Search for work opportunities available to students at all year levels. Find exclusive job offers from employers for UQ students.
Find positions
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
Find a position in Australia
Work overseas
Going Global provides support for UQ students to find jobs and internships in countries all around the world.
Find a position overseas

UQ Careers Fair

Interested to know which employers hire your discipline? The UQ Careers Fair is a FREE annual event bringing together university students and major employers from across the country.

Learn more about UQ Careers Fair

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