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Careers services at UC

Introduction

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At UC, we’re committed to your personal and professional growth. Whether you need careers advice or help securing a casual job, internship or placement, or a graduate job, our dedicated careers team – Careers UC – will work with you to plan your career.

You can access a wide variety of support services through Careers UC. From workshops about resume development and interview techniques, to help navigating Work Integrated Learning opportunities, you’ll have all the support you need with our experienced careers team.

UC Lead

UC Lead is a unique offering of personal and professional development programs designed and delivered for University of Canberra students in Semester 2, 2022. These programs will help you develop skills for your studies and career, grow into a leader and gain real-world project-based experiences amongst a supportive community of peers.

Applications are now open! If you're a current or commencing student, you can sign up or find out more below (student login required).

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Internships and placements

Internships and placements

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What sets UC apart from other universities is our unique approach to Work Integrated Learning (WIL).

WIL is learning first hand through real-work or work-like experiences such as internships, projects, placements, mentoring and simulated industry environments. We even offer opportunities to travel overseas on an international internship. All students have access to WIL throughout their degree, which contributes to our excellent graduate employment outcomes – UC is ranked #1 in the ACT for full-time employment and starting salaries.

Our Careers UC team can help you secure and prepare for internships and placements, as well as give advice on how to get the most out of the experience. 

Graduate opportunities

Graduate opportunities

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There are plenty of chances to progress your career before you complete your UC degree.

Careers UC organises opportunities for graduates through career fairs, workshops and employer events to connect you with your industry and help you secure a job before you graduate. Their services are available for a full year after you graduate, supporting you as you transition from study to work. 

Volunteering opportunities

Volunteering opportunities

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Gain real-world exposure by volunteering while you’re a student.

From building your networks and resume, to learning new skills and obtaining new perspectives, volunteering is an invaluable part of your careers journey. It also connects you with local not-for-profit organisations and helps you give back to your community.

Careers UC advertises a range of volunteering opportunities via CareerHub throughout the year. 

Earn while you learn

Earn while you learn

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At UC, we prioritise our students over others when it comes to casual and short-term jobs on campus. Working while you study enhances your employability and gives you a competitive edge over other graduates, while also offsetting some of your living and studying costs. 

We notify students of available casual and part-time jobs on campus, across Canberra and beyond via our university job search platform, CareerHub. Careers UC also provides a host of job-seeker resources and a daily drop-in service where you can access one-on-one advice and support on all things career related. 

Working on a student visa

Working on a student visa

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International students in Australia can work 40 hours per fortnight during teaching periods and an unlimited number of hours during university breaks.

If you’re an international student not enrolled in the winter or summer semester and you’d like to work additional hours during this time, you can apply to do so by providing your employer with an ‘additional working hours’ letter from UC. 

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