Meet Timothy Chew, our Remarkable Student for April, 2019!

Meet Timothy Chew, current Computer Science student and the first Remarkable Student for 2019! Timothy is a member of our Industry Mentoring Program, and makes a concerted effort to be involved in all aspects of the program. He regularly participates in IMP and Careers and Employment networking events, despite being an introvert. He states “Networking events are great to meet new contacts, practice my people skills and see what’s happening in my industry”.

Timothy has also taken on internships whenever the opportunity has presented itself. He believes that learning new skills and participating in activities or events which are outside of his comfort zone will help him to be a more versatile candidate. Timothy advises that “For STEM people, I have found that art and business are two good areas to explore.”

Timothy doesn’t have a rigid career goal, and instead describes himself as a dreamer and an explorer. He says “I want to venture out into the unknown and create what could previously be thought impossible; to turn my ambitions/dreams into a reality.” He is open to all opportunities for career development that come his way.

Timothy has three dot points of advice which will hopefully inspire students who may not currently be as active in career related extracurricular activities as they could be.

“Don’t be afraid to talk to others and try out new things. Be proactive, work hard and work smart. Don’t always go for the easiest route, and strive to always improve yourself” – Timothy Chew

In 2019, make the Griffith Careers and Employment Service a priority in your university experience! We can assist you with any advice you may need to do well in your job search.  We can help you find part-time, casual and full-time employment.

Keep up to date with jobs that are posted on Careerboard.  Unlike other job search websites, the Careers and Employment Team monitor all jobs posted to the site to ensure that they meet Fair Work Australia guidelines. Not to mention, all of the employers who post jobs on Careerboard have specifically sought out Griffith students to work for them.

Signing up for Unitemps can present many opportunities to really make a start at your career.  Unitemps consultants have jobs in all study disciplines that you can apply for, and if you are the best candidate for the role, you will be contacted! It is a good idea to introduce yourself to our consultants after applying for a role, as building rapport will help the consultants get a better understanding of who you are and your skill set. Our consultants are located in N53 at Nathan campus or G33 at Gold Coast campus. The Unitemps consultants offer Prep for Success Workshops to work on your resume, interview and presentation skills and can offer guidance even after you have the job.  Sign up for Unitemps and upload your resume today!

If you need advice on your resume, you can submit your current draft online to our Career Consultants for feedback. If you need advice on your interview skills, degree choice or your overall career direction, book a free appointment with one of our Career Development Officers.  You are eligible book an appointment if:

• You are a current on campus Griffith student
• You are studying with Griffith online (excluding OUA)
• You graduated from Griffith within the past 12 months

Book an appointment here.

To prepare yourself with hunting for a job and all that the process entails, book yourself into one (or more) of our 2019 Careers Seminars.  These are free, informative sessions to be taken advantage of at a time and campus that suits you. You can view them here.

Build your professional contacts and learn more about Summer/Vacation and Graduate opportunities by attending our employer events on campus!  Events are a great way to improve your networking skills and get noticed by employers before applying for jobs! Check out upcoming events and register your attendance now!

We are looking forward to helping you reach your Career Goals in 2019. If you want to contact us for further information on any of our services, you can do so by emailing career-opportunity@griffith.edu.au.

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The next Meet the Wavemakers | Signs of Movement event is coming up on August 2 and is a support event for the A World View: The Tim Fairfax Gift exhibition that is currently on display at Gallery at HOTA until September 9.

Guests to this event will participate in a lively discussion on movement and its cultural manifestations. No topic is off limit as these experts in their fields talk about how they use movement through their ideas and practice. They will share stories about their lives, works, fears and everything in between.

“The Gallery is looking forward to bringing to the Gold Coast an event that offers a rare opportunity to meet and engage with nationally recognised professionals from contrasting areas of the arts,” said Tracy Cooper-Lavery, Director, Gallery at HOTA.

This year’s Wavemakers are Geraldine Barlow, Curator of International Art, QAGOMA; local artist Dr Chris Bennie and Co-founder of Boomerang Bags, Jordyn De Boer.

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Date: Thurs 2 Aug

Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm

Cost: $15 / Concessions $10

To book tickets, visit www. hota.com.au/gallery/meet-wavemakers-signs-movement

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