Work experience
It’s a great idea to get work experience while you're studying. Volunteer. Do an internship. Find some vacation work. Take up a work placement for credit towards your degree. Or grab an overseas job opportunity.
Some work experience may relate to your course. Other work experience may involve entrepreneurship. You’ll find all kinds of options that can:
- enhance your employability skills
- develop your professional network
- show your initiative and motivation to potential employers
- fast-track you to graduate jobs and general recruitment.
Part-time and casual jobs
Many students at Australian universities want a part-time or casual job. This type of work experience gives you skills and competencies that will help you stand out when applying for internships and graduate jobs. (For example, a tertiary institution would view student tutoring as preparation for work as an educator.) Also, your work experience shows that you’re independent and motivated to support the cost of your education.
Work-ready virtual experiences
Develop your career skills and gain a real understanding of different roles and sectors with Forage’s Virtual Experience Programs.
These free programs feature self-paced online modules designed by top companies. You’ll be given a set of materials and tasks similar to what you’d come across in a traditional internship.
Find a program to match your study interests. Or try something totally new.
Industry experience
You can get industry experience in a variety of ways:
- work-integrated learning (WIL) combines academic learning with workplace experience
- some organisations provide paid, course-related work experience opportunities
- TeaMWork, a virtual internship program, brings together students and organisations from across the globe to collaborate on a project
- overseas industry experience looks great on your resumé and gives you a chance to explore the world.
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