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Event • 17 May 2022 from 10:00am - 10:15am

Career Chat: Should I ask questions in a job interview

Join us for this Career Chat where we will discuss seven killer questions to ask in a job interview...and one you should always avoid!

Career Workshop

Event • 18 May 2022 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Jobs on Campus: ASKUON Customer Service Assistant

The University is looking for 20 students to join the ASKUON team as Customer Service Assistants. In this online information session we will provide details about the position and tips on how to submit a high quality application.

Start It Up Pitch Competition

Event • 19 May 2022 from 10:00am - 12:30pm

Start It Up Pitch Competition

Watch our entrepreneurial students pitch their amazing start-up ideas to a panel of judges at the 2022 Start It Up Pitch Competition!

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News • 12 May 2022

Calling all Students, PhDs & Graduates for a National Innovation Challenge!

Looking to get set to thrive in the new world of work? Interested in sustainability and reducing our environmental ...

News • 11 May 2022

Should you ask questions in a job interview?

Join us for this short 15-minute session which is all about how to handle that awkward "do you have any questions ...

News • 29 Apr 2022

What are your plans post graduation? GradConnection want to hear from you!

GradConnection will be at The Careers Service, Level 3, Shortland Building, Callaghan Campus on Friday, 6 May 2022 ...

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Work Integrated Learning and professional placement

Work Integrated Learning and professional placement

Undertaking a WIL course or a professional placement is a great way to put theory into practice while developing and demonstrating your employability skills.

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Internships and other industry experience

Gaining workplace experience within your industry can help with your career decision-making, as well as develop relevant skills and contacts. Check out CareerHub for advertised opportunities.

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Part-time and casual work

If you are working part-time or casually, you are probably already demonstrating and developing a range of employability skills. Contact Careers for information on how to help future employers understand your skills.

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Innovation has a new home: The University of Newcastle

Innovation has a new home: The University of Newcastle

Got a great idea and not sure what to do with it? The University of Newcastle are nurturing people just like you. Check out what these clever cookies from the…

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The One Thing Your Future Employer Wants You To Do Now

The One Thing Your Future Employer Wants You To Do Now

Although University is a place to have fun, meet new people and study for the degree program of your choice, it is also an important stepping stone into the working…

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Why attending the Careers and Employment Week is a smart move

Why attending the Careers and Employment Week is a smart move

Just like a pizza, everything is better when it’s delivered to you. That’s what an event like the Careers and Employment Week is. Rather than having to go seek out…

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Goal setting during times of uncertainty

Goal setting during times of uncertainty

As much as we’d hoped for otherwise, it looks like 2022 might also have some uncertainties around COVID. Those New Year’s resolutions which you set might have well and truly…

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