Graduate programs are structured professional development roles designed specifically for new or recent graduates and offered by government departments and large organisations. Many Graduate Positions and Programs are advertised at the start of each year with application deadlines in March/April, and with successful applicants usually commencing early the following year.
To help you learn more about Graduate programs and the application process, we recently ran a series of online Careers Chats about the following topics, and you can now access the recordings of these sessions via CareerHub.
Graduate Programs - What are they?
Is a graduate program right for you? Find out what’s really involved.
Graduate Applications - resumes and cover letters
Learn some key tips on how preparing your graduate resume and cover letter.
Graduate Applications - selection criteria and online applications
Learn how to write selection criteria responses in documents and online.
Graduate Applications - Assessment Centres
Assessment centres are often a part of the selection process for many graduate programs and positions. Assessment centres are a series of tasks and activities used to assess the suitability and competency of candidates as defined by selection criteria. Many assessment centres moved online in 2020. In this Career Chat, we will provide you with some key tips on being successful both in person and online.
In this session, we covered how you can engage as a professional and sell your skills to employers during an online interview.
And don't forget to visit the 2021 Employment Expo (online). Many of the employers participating in the Expo are currently advertising Graduate Programs and Positions. This is a great opportunity for Engineering, Science, IT, Built Environment, Business, Law, Humanities & Creative Industries students to connect with employers and explore future opportunities together. Visit the Expo here.
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Career Chat sessions are compact and designed to keep you up to date with the latest developments in the world of employment.
Presentations are held via Zoom, where participants can listen to presenters and ask questions about that session’s ‘Careers Chat’. For those that are unable to attend, the sessions will be recorded and uploaded for you to watch at your convenience.
Past Careers Chats have featured topics such as: Online Interview Skills, Staying Motivated While Applying For Work, Finding a Job While You Study, and more. You can catch up on past Careers Chats in CareerHub here.
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