Explore

Explore your interests and discover your career options

Explore

Explore your interests and discover your career options

Get in early during your time at UQ and access support and resources to identify your career options. Whether you have a specific career in mind or are still exploring your interests, we’re here to help you design your future.

It’s quite common not to have a clear career pathway in mind when you start your university studies. Maybe you have some initial ideas and feel ready to start planning your career, or maybe you feel stuck without any ideas and need help exploring your options. That’s okay – we're here to help you figure this out.

In the Explore phase of your career journey, we encourage you to be open to new experiences, gather industry insights and develop key job search strategies and tools. Our services and supports are focused on helping you identify your career options and start planning how to maximise your time at UQ to build your employability.

icon - person standing in front of crowdCareer Starter
Attend this day of interactive workshops and presentations to get a head start on your career.

icon - a workbook on a laptopEmployability Essentials
Work through our online modules for a step-by-step guide to landing your first job.

icon - two people talkingCareerHacks podcast
Listen to helpful tips and insights from recruiters, employers, students and alumni. 

icon - content notebook pencil iconCareer Connections 
Meet with recent UQ graduates to find out how their degree opened career pathways.

icon - two people talkingEmployers@BEL
Meet directly with employers for industry updates and the inside scoop on your careers of choice. 


Photo of student Appolonia Smith-Laffin in the Great CourtI engaged with BEL Careers and Employability right from the beginning of my studies at UQ. Talking to Careers Advisors gave me a real head start on my career planning. I also met with employers and learned about career pathways in various industries by attending many careers events. I really encourage students to make the most of the available support and resources.

Appolonia Smith-Laffin
Bachelor of Business Management / Education