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Degrees are only one piece of the puzzle: Employability explained 
Industry is looking for more than a degree and a solid GPA. This workshop introduces you to the UQ Employability Framework, the capabilities and mindsets that employers look for, and the factors that underpin long-term career success. You will learn how to develop your professional self and make a start on your career plan to hit the ground running.

Connecting with your why: Living your values in the professional world 
Values and sense of purpose are foundational to the way we live our lives. For career success and job satisfaction, it is crucial that our values and interests align with our chosen pathway. This workshop explores your purpose, what motivates you and how your values and passions influence your career choices. It will provide guidance on how to grow your professional identity and maximise your values for your career development.

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Navigating the workplace: Developing your professional self
Entering a new workplace can be daunting, whether you are a first-year student or a seasoned professional. Being aware of our strengths and weaknesses is essential to effectively contributing to organisational culture and productivity. This workshop will provide insights into employer expectations, what makes good teamwork and how to communicate effectively. You will reflect on your own personal style and behavioural attributes, and how they impact your experience in the workplace.

Networking masterclass: Building meaningful connections 
Few people are born with the natural gift of networking. It takes time and practice, and often a little trial and error. This workshop encourages you to define and articulate your professional value and introduces you to in-person and digital networking strategies. Understanding that there is more to networking than formal dress codes and canapes will be crucial to your success. Practicing your approach in a safe space will enable you to successfully boost your connections to industry professionals and mentors.

AI in recruitment: Getting your application machine-ready
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has advanced in virtually all areas of life and has been incorporated into recruitment processes to improve efficiency and cut costs. This means that the first ‘thing’ to see your job application or professional profile may not be a person, but an algorithm! This workshop will give you tips and trick on how to improve your chances of a machine preferencing your application over someone else’s and introduce you to an AI-powered system helping students build resumes that get noticed.

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Job application masterclass: Recruitment essentials from the inside 
What really goes on behind the closed doors of Human Resources offices once you have submitted your job application? This workshop gives you an inside view into how employers assess your application and make recruitment decisions. You will learn strategies to best market yourself and tailor your application to meet the specific requirements of the job allowing you to stand out from the crowd. 

Articulating your value: Interviewing for success 
Applications do not get you a job, interviews do. Your success in a job interview depends on several factors, from how well you prepare and manage your nerves to how you present and communicate your professional value. This workshop will discuss what employers look for in an interview and provide you with essential strategies for communicating for success. You will practice your interview responses, hone your oral presentation skills and build your self-confidence in a safe environment. 

Learning from failure: Staying positive and embracing feedback 
Professional journeys are almost guaranteed to be interrupted by unforeseen challenges and failures. Your ability to reflect on, and learn from, these experiences allows you to grow, be better prepared for future challenges and become a more resilient and adaptable professional. This workshop will provide reflective strategies to develop resilience in the face of setbacks and ways to seek and embrace constructive feedback from employers and colleagues.

For International Students

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Accessing the Australian job market: Career planning for international students 
Industry sectors and role expectations in Australia may vary greatly from other countries. Don’t let a lack of awareness of these differences restrict your career options. This workshop will provide a foundational introduction for international students to the Australian job market, its growth sectors, common employer expectations and the basics of Australian workplace culture. You will learn to identify career opportunities and will be given tools to develop your personalised career plan.

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Building experience in Australia: Connecting with industry as an international student 
Many Australian companies value local experience. When you are new to a country and have limited networks, such professional experience can be difficult to come by. This workshop will offer international students insights and tools to connect effectively with industry, identify valuable experience opportunities and build their professional profile. It will also address the challenges of limited work rights associated with student visas and provide strategies for managing these in the job market.

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Australian recruitment processes: Apply for jobs as an international student 
The season to apply for vacation programs or graduate positions can start as early as a year (or even more) before your expected graduation date. This workshop will equip international students with up-to-date advice so you can increase your chance of job application success in Australia. Learn what recruiters and employers look for, how to manage the recruitment process and make a positive impression at interview. You will also learn strategies for communicating your post-study visa conditions and work rights with potential employers.