So now that you’ve got to know Curtin Careers, here’s our top tips for things to do this semester that will help you get your future career off to a flying start:
Join Curtin Volunteers!
Volunteering with CV! gives you the chance to meet new people, give back to community, develop your employability skills, explore unique parts of WA, and receive official recognition through Curtin Extra.
We have loads of exciting volunteering opportunities, from ongoing programs to one-off projects to weekends away. Sign up online to view what’s currently available.
Develop your skills
Explore your leadership potential, develop your self-awareness, and learn to work with others to create lasting change!
Skills for Success workshops cover a variety of topics, including leadership 101, goal setting, teamwork, and networking, as well as innovative concepts such as forming habits for success, driving change, and leveraging diversity.
Skills for Success workshops kick off on Tuesday 7 March, book through UniHub.
Look for work
Working while you study is a great way to develop the transferable skills graduate employers are looking for.
UniHub is where you’ll find Curtin’s very own online jobs board, with everything from part-time/casual jobs to graduate employment. It is also where you will find jobs on campus as part of our Earn While You Learn initiative.
Have your resume reviewed
Make the most of every application by getting your resume reviewed through VMock.
Use your STUDENTNUMBER@student.curtin.edu.au email to set up your free account, and then upload your resume. Doesn’t matter where or when, VMock provides instant feedback 24/7.
VMock can also provide feedback on your LinkedIn profile.
Explore your options
The Curtin Careers Fair is back in-person for the first time since 2020!
Happening at Curtin Stadium on Friday 17 March from 11am to 2pm, it’s free for all Curtin students.
90+ employers are attending this year’s event – promoting everything from graduate programs, vacation work and internships, to part-time employment, work experience and volunteering.
This is a great chance for you to connect with employers from a range of industries and find out about the opportunities they have available!
Keep up to date on what’s happening, including sessions to help you get the most out of the Careers Fair, through UniHub.
If you’d like more ideas on kick starting your future career, contact the Curtin Careers team via email at careers@curtin.edu.au or over the phone on +61 8 9266 7802. You can also book a one-to-one Careers Conversation.
