About Employability Week
Employability Week is a collection of events, resources and workshops that connect you to industry and develop your skills to stand out in the job market. No matter where you are in your career journey, there’s something for you.
Use your career mapping phase to navigate Employability Week
Discover
I’m exploring my career interests and options.
Focus
I have an idea and I’m making a plan to get there.
Apply
I’m currently applying for my next step.
Sorted
I’m clear about my career and future plans.
Volunteering and Experience Fair
Explore a variety of volunteering options and enriching experiences available on and off campus through your faculty, student unions, and our partners.
Registrations will open August.
Register for events now
Resources
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How to get an internship
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Complete this short LMS module to discover ways to find and apply for internships to match any level of experience. -
Get instant feedback on your resume
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Use Smart Resume to get real-time feedback on your resume and see how your application matches internships and grad roles. -
Develop your career plan
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Complete this LMS module to turn your career goals into a short or long-term plan with a four-step action-orientated process. -
Prepare for your next interview
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Complete this short LMS module and know how to answer tricky questions and ace your next interview! -
Find out how to get a job
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Complete this LMS module to learn ways to improve your job hunting techniques - from casual work to professional employment. -
Work on campus
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Explore opportunities to work on campus via internships as well as casual roles with the Students@Work program. -
WEF Future of Jobs report
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Tech and demographic changes, economic uncertainty and the green transition are drivers for global labour market shifts. Read how these impact jobs and skills. -
TED talks careers playlists
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From counterintuitive career advice to the benefits of failure, this selection of careers related TED talks will have something for everyone. -
How to leverage AI for career exploration
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AI can assist your career exploration you by generating ideas and providing targeted information. Explore our three prompts for career exploration. -
Occupation and industry profiles (Jobs and Skills, Aust Gov)
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Explore the latest trends and insights into Australia’s job market by occupation and industry. -
Chat with a past student about their career journey
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Connect with UoM graduates for one-off career conversations. -
Graduate study eligibility
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Check if you're eligible for your chosen course with the grade conversion calculator. -
Find opportunities to build your skills with Melbourne Plus
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Search the Melbourne Plus Catalogue to find opportunities outside the classroom to develop skills and earn recognition. -
Succeeding in the Australian workplace
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Prepare for entry into the Australian workforce, and get tips on what to do to help you succeed. -
Job insights reports
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Career pathways revealed: reports on job titles, employers and skills of graduates from your course. -
Safe job seeking
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Protect yourself from job employment scams and exploitation.
Employability at the University of Melbourne
Employability is not just about getting a job after you graduate. It is about building your knowledge, skills and personal attributes you need to thrive throughout your entire career.
