Careers and Employability

Professional Engagement

The Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT) Industry Mentoring Program connects penultimate and final year students studying engineering, architecture, and computing with established alumni and industry professionals. The program assists students with their career development and transition from university into the workplace, engaging business professionals in a mutually beneficial partnership.

Through participation in the EAIT Industry Mentoring Program students have demonstrated their ability to:

  • Identify and connect with people that will form part of their industry/professional network
  • Utilise practical advice from industry to prepare for their transition to work, bridging the gap between being a student and entering the workplace.
  • Apply academic knowledge in the workplace, set goals, and explore career options.

Participation in the EAIT Industry Mentoring Program also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes: 

  • Connected citizens
  • Influential communicators
  • Respectful leaders

 

My Career Adviser (MCA) is an online career development and employability platform to help students navigate their employability journey at UQ and future career path. Students work through a range of interactive resources and modules covering subjects such as career action planning, creating and refining a resume, preparing for job applications and interviews, and transition to work, and complete a capstone project for each of the 4 key topic areas. 

Through completion of the full 40 hours of My Career Adviser activities, students have demonstrated their ability to:

  • Create and implement a career action plan
  • Understand and harness the value of experiential learning for Career Development
  • Develop and maintain their professional network.
  • Prepare application documentation and effectively answer interview questions
  • Articulate their professional identity online, in networking and recruitment situations

Participation in My Career Adviser also contributes to the development of the  following UQ Graduate Attributes: 

  • Connected citizens
  • Influential communicators

 

The Business, Economics and Law (BEL) Recruitment Ready program is designed to provide students with insights into real-world recruitment processes, and is co-run with an industry partner over 7 weeks each semester.  Students engage in a series of industry standard recruitment tasks and are provided with personalised feedback upon completion of the program.  Recruitment Ready is targeted at mid-degree students and is best completed before applying for work experience or employment opportunities.

Through participation in Recruitment Ready students have demonstrated their ability to:

  • Navigate competitive recruitment processes as utilised by industry
  • Prepare competitive job application documents (e.g., cover letter and resume)
  • Prepare for and perform confidently in job interviews
  • Communicate professionally and articulate concisely their value proposition to employers
  • Engage in and effectively reflect on professional experiences
  • Act on constructive feedback to improve performance in future recruitment processes

Participation in Recruitment Ready also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes: 

  • Connected citizens
  • Influential communicators

The Embassy Internship Program provides students with an interest in international culture and society, trade, diplomacy, international relations and business to experience work in a diplomatic environment over the Summer and Winter breaks.  Students engage in a range of activities including: research, translation, event coordination, liaison with other diplomatic offices, and supporting day to day consular services such as passport and visa applications and public enquiries.

Through participation in the Embassy Internship Program, students have demonstrated their ability to:

  • Exhibit professionalism in diplomatic environments.
  • Communicate confidently across diverse cultural and situational contexts
  • Proactively expand their knowledge of cultural diversity and civic engagement.
  • Apply their understanding of consular and embassy processes and functions to contribute to administrative and consular activities.
  • Effectively articulate learning from this experience through written reports and/or presentations

Participation in the Embassy Internship Program also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes: 

  • Connected citizens
  • Culturally capable
  • Influential communicators

 

 

 

Careers 101 is a four week program which equips students with the foundational knowledge of career development topics including job searching and application preparation in Australia.  

Students participate in weekly 2 hour workshops and complete an additional 7 hours of educational modules. This program culminates in a submitted Career Action Plan and a pitch to stakeholders. Students also engage in peer-learning opportunities facilitated through the interactive workshops, and through online discussion boards. 

Through completion of the Career 101 program, students have demonstrated their ability to: 

  • Develop recognition of your professional strengths, interests, and values, and articulate a professional identity aligned with your career goals through recruitment processes and online presence. 
  • Identify and pursue job opportunities using effective search strategies and networking techniques, while setting actionable career goals to enhance your professional connections. 
  • Craft tailored, high-quality resumes and cover letters that align with specific roles, while refining application materials through feedback. 
  • Reflect on professional experiences to develop skills, set goals, and articulate your value through frameworks like SEAL and employer-focused value pitches. 

Participation in Career 101 also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:  

  • Connected citizens 
  • Influential communicators 

 

The Association of Postgraduate Students (APS) L.E.A.D  (Leadership, Exploration, Advocacy, and Development) program offers post graduate students a series of workshops and experiences conducted over six weeks, each focusing on essential skills such as resume building, elevator pitches, academic research presentation, entrepreneurship, and advocacy.  The sessions are designed to provide hands-on experience with expert guidance to enhance student employability.  

Through participation in the APS L.E.A.D program students have demonstrated their ability to: 

  • Learn effective leadership and advocacy skills applicable in academic and professional contexts. 
  • Prepare compelling job applications and elevator pitches that articulate their value to employers. 
  • Gain entrepreneurial insights to develop and pitch business ideas. 
  • Acquire skills to present research findings clearly and confidently. 
  • Understand how to negotiate, engage with stakeholders, and drive positive change. 

Participation in the APS L.E.A.D program also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:  

  • Connected citizens 
  • Influential communicators 

 

The Science Leadership Development program mixes online modules with face-to-face events and covers a range of topics including what makes an effective leader, developing leadership within yourself, effectively leading others, respecting diversity, how to find and make the most of mentors, and how to mentor others.

Through participation in the Science Leadership Development program, students have demonstrated their ability to: 

  • Connected citizens 
  • Influential communicators 
  • Articulate foundational principles of what makes a good leader 
  • Begin to develop inward- and outward-focused leadership competencies 
  • Identify their strengths and weaknesses to maximise growth 
  • Explain the dimensions of diversity and reflect on their own social identities 
  • Identify principles to lead ethically and champion inclusion 
  • Effectively prepare for entering a mentoring relationship as a mentee and mentor 
  • Identify effective mentoring practices 
  • Recognise when and how to refer student to UQ services (or available supports) 
  • Reflect on what they have learnt and how to apply it 
  • Set goals for their leadership development. 

Participation in Science Leadership Development also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:  

  • Respectful leaders 
  • Influential communicators 
  • Connected citizens 

 

The Science Leaders Academy is a diverse community of highly-engaged undergraduate and postgraduate coursework science students aiming to develop their leadership skills, contribute to the University and improve the student experience for others.  The Science Leaders Award recognises students who have actively engaged and completed at least 75 hours of leadership activity, represented their peers through committee participation, student voice and providing feedback, and undertaken personal and professional development through training, workshops, modules, social events and professional roles. 

Students who receive the Science Leaders Award have demonstrated their ability to: 

  • Apply their leadership and mentoring capabilities in small group settings 
  • Identify opportunities to engage in their communities 
  • Reflect on their strengths and weaknesses to maximise growth 
  • Communicate effectively with peers 
  • Reflect on their experiences and apply their capabilities to new situations. 

Achievement of the Science Leaders Award also contributes to the development of the following UQ Graduate Attributes:   

  • Respectful leaders 
  • Influential communicators 
  • Connected citizens