Here at the Griffith Careers and Employment Service we are here to help you transition from your HDR studies to a fulfilling graduate career relevant to your field and unique skillset.
Some of the Career topics we offer gudiance on include the following:
•Understanding how to build employability skills during your study
•Planning your career journey and gaining greater clarity regarding your career
•Exploring your future career options/ pathways and developing a career action plan
•Job Searching and applying for part-time employment and graduate positions
•Articulating your skills and experiences to employers
•Adapting career documentation for academic and non-academic employment
•Job interview coaching and preparing to network with industry partners
We encourage you to check out and register for the following Careers and Employment run events and seminars which may be beneficial for exploring options and achieving your career goals.
The Griffith University Careers Fair – Nathan Campus- Thursday 14th March, 11am – 2pm
The Griffith University Careers Fair will bring employers looking for top talent together with students, HDR candidates and graduates looking for a diverse range of jobs.
Elevate Your HDR Career – Adapting an Academic CV for Non-Academic Employment (for HDR candidates) – March, 10am – 11.30am (online)
Come along and learn how to develop a compelling industry resume and academic CV to make an immediate impact on
prospective employers.
Careers on the Couch – Nathan Campus, Thursday 21 March, 10am – 11.30am
Theme – Managing the transition into higher degree research, strategies for setting yourself up for success
A peer supported session, aimed at early stage HDR candidates. The sessions offer insights and advice to help early
stage HDR’s navigate their HDR journey and develop strategies for career success.
Emerging Industry Leaders Information Session, Thursday 28 March, 12noon – 12.30pm (online)
This session will provide an overview the Emerging Industry Leaders Program and application information. The program isa 2-day professional development program for HDR candidates at any stage of their program at Griffith University, who are anticipating employment in industry. Early stage HDR candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Register for the information session here
Emerging Industry Leaders Program Dates Trimester 1
Day 1 Tuesday 14 May, 9am – 3.00pm GC
Day 1 Thursday 16 May 9am – 3.00pm Nathan
Day 2 Thursday 23 May 9.30am – 3.30pm Nathan
Applications open Monday 5 April and close Friday 12 April
View the highlights from the 2023 Emerging Industry Leaders Program here!
Build Your Employability Skills During Your HDR, Wednesday 1 May, 12noon – 1.30pm (online)
This peer supported session explores a range of services and experiences to help new HDR’s identify and build their
employability skills during their HDR journey for future career pathways.
To access all HDR Career Support go to the HDR Career Resources Webpage.
Register for employment with our Griffith Employment Team here.
Apply for the Griffith Industry Mentoring Program – Industry Mentoring Program (griffith.edu.au)
All Griffith Careers and Employment Services here.
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