Future Ready
As the world rapidly changes, so does the world of employment. You’re planning for your future career as you complete your degree, and your academic success, internships, placements, industry projects and graduate positions are more important than ever.
On 22 February, make your way to the Clayton campus to experience the opportunities that’ll have you primed for university success and a career that could take you anywhere. You’ll be able to hear from inspiring guest speakers and connect with industry leaders, as well as attend workshops to learn how you can improve your academic performance, build your personal brand and expand your professional network.
Event Program
Ian Thorpe AM: Rise Up, Speak Up-Advocating for LGTBQIA+ Equality
After Olympian Ian Thorpe AM came out, he found the bravery to use his platform to advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, and realised the importance of speaking up for what you believe in.
4 – 4.45pm (AEST)
48 Exhibition Walk, Alexander Theatre
In-Conversation with Adam Goodes: Finding your voice
When Adam Goodes found his voice and the courage to stand for his convictions, he became a true leader. Calling out racism and its detrimental impacts has been central to that work.
1 – 1.45pm (AEST)
48 Exhibition Walk, Alexander Theatre
Immersive Entrepreneurial Experiences
Come and ask experienced Monash founders all the questions you’ve ever wanted to ask about founding your own startup.
3 – 5pm (AEST)
Clayton, 23 College Walk
The Great Reflection: How to Land a Job with a Purpose
Ready to make a difference? Learn the skills problem-solvers will need to tackle today's biggest challenges, and how companies are attracting talent hungry for change.
3 – 3.45pm (AEST)
Alexander Theatre
Keeping Up with KeepCup: Sustainable Entrepreneurism
KeepCup founder Abigail Forsyth outlines her journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur, and what you can do to forge your own path.
2 – 2.45pm (AEST)
Alexander Theatre
Leading with Purpose
Explore why purpose-driven businesses are the way of the future, and why many of them are now out performing businesses anchored in an older shareholder-driven model. Featuring panellists Laura Thompson, Amber Wilkinson, and Nic Marchesi.
1 – 1.45pm (AEST)
The David Li Sound Gallery
Tomorrow's Workplace
What will tomorrow's workplace look like, and how can you be ready for it? Hari Hara Priya Kannan, Chief Data Scientist for the Demographics Group joins us to chat about tomorrow's workplace.
2 – 2.45pm (AEST)
The David Li Sound Gallery
Career Ready workshops and networking
Build your professional brand on LinkedIn
Join this workshop to learn how to uplift and rewrite your LinkedIn profile.
1 – 1.45pm (AEST)
19 Ancora Imparo Way, Room G.31
Effective networking
Learn tips and tricks to overcome the common barriers to networking and walk away with clarity of how to execute it.
2 – 3pm (AEST)
19 Ancora Imparo Way, Room G.31
Jobs for students: work at Monash while you study
Join a panel Q&A to find out how to register for Jobs for Students and what sorts of opportunities are available to work on campus.
3 – 3.45pm (AEST)
19 Ancora Imparo Way, Room G.31
Academic workshops
Preparing for groupwork
In this workshop we'll look at strategies you can use to work effectively in a team so that you can improve your communication and collaboration skills and maximise the team experience.
1 – 1.45pm (AEST)
19 Ancora Imparo Way, G.03
Mastering academic English
Get a better understanding of some of the most important features of academic English. You will also practice how to translate those characteristics into your written or oral academic communication.
2 – 2.45pm (AEST)
19 Ancora Imparo Way, Room G.81
Improving your writing for assessments
Learn effective writing techniques that will enable you to write with greater confidence!
3 – 3.45pm (AEST)
19 Ancora Imparo Way, Room G.81