National Careers Week
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National Careers Week is a chance to celebrate careers, career development services (such as the Careers Service!), and career development practitioners. It’s also an opportunity to promote the economic, social, and personal benefits of career development.
See how you can get involved and help us celebrate all things careers-related below!
On-campus events
Come along to the following events hosted by the Careers Service, where you can learn more about the University services and programs available to help you shape your career.
At each of the free lunches, we’ll have stalls for you to discover more about the Careers Service, Career Connect, Jobs on Campus, the Student Feedback Community, Uni Crew Volunteering, and more!
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free BBQ | Tuesday 16 May | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Auchmuty Courtyard, Callaghan |
| Free BBQ | Wednesday 17 May | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Courtyard, NUspace |
| Free Snacks | Thursday 18 May | 8:45am - 10:00am | Ground Floor, Central Coast Clinical School, Gosford |
| Free Pizza | Thursday 18 May | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Outside Library, Ourimbah |
| Careers Boot Camp: Resumes (Register here) | Thursday 18 May | 11:00am - 11:30am | Level 3, Shortland Building, Callaghan |
Online events
Make sure to also visit the National Careers Week website and check out some of the free online events that will be run during the week by other providers such CareerTrackers, Athlete2Business, and the Australian Centre for Career Education.
Careers support
Did you know the Careers Service offers free support to all current and past students of the University of Newcastle?
From gaining work while you study, clarifying your longer-term goals, or connecting with industry, we have a service or resource to fit your current needs and help you achieve your career goals.
Visit us online or in person to:
- Discuss your career goals
- Find out about job opportunities
- Get help with your job applications including creating a professional resume
- Practice and develop your interview skills
- Connect with employers through on-campus networking opportunities
- Learn more about building your employability through programs such as Career Connect, iLEAD, Uni Crew Student Volunteering, and more!
Visit us: Callaghan, NUspace, Ourimbah, Gosford and online
Phone us: (02) 4921 5588
Ask a question: careerhub.newcastle.edu.au/s/careerhub/questions
Website: newcastle.edu.au/careers
National Careers Week is an initiative of the Career Industry Council of Australia.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.