Next Steps Commerce
Program for undergraduates
Please note: these sessions are designed specifically for undergraduate Bachelor of Commerce students in the Faculty of Business and Economics. Postgraduate (GSBE) students should participate in the seminar and workshop program of the Business and Economics Career Centre (BECC).
Final year students
The program offers information on Commerce-specific options, tips on how to make a strong application and present your employability skills, insights into the experience of a Grad Program and other employment for new grads.
Penultimate year students
The program offers all the above, and a timely opportunity for what you might do this year to improve your chances of gaining a Grad Employment Program position. Also find out about Vacation Programs - increasingly used as a ‘way into’ Graduate Programs……Explore other employment options.
First year students
It is helpful to come and find out early in your course how to ‘Enhance your Employability’ through a range of university opportunities and other experiences.
To register to attend, please go to Careers Online
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DATE and TIME |
SESSION TOPIC |
VENUE |
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Monday 5 March |
Graduate Employent Programs for Commerce graduates Presented by Christine Enker, Manager, International Careers & Employment, Careers & Employment. This session will provide:
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Theatre 3, ICT Building |
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Wednesday 7 March |
Graduate Careers Fair With over 100 employers recruiting students from the University of Melbourne for graduate positions. Login to Careers Online to see which organisations are attending.
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Royal Exhibition Building |
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Thursday 8 March |
Preparing a competitive cover letter and resumé This is an interactive workshop session. Bring along your own resumé and cover letter to work on during the session. These are two of your most important documents when you apply for a job. Find out what employers are looking for and how you can develop winning documents that will help you to get to interview. |
Theatre 4, Alan Gilbert Building. |
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Thursday 15 March
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Enhance your Employability Presented by Christine Enker, Manager, International Careers & Employment, Careers & Employment. Learn about how to successfully build a portfolio of experiences during your time at university that develop your employability skills, giving you a competitive edge in being offered graduate employment. Find out about what employers look for when recruiting grads and the range of opportunities available in the university and beyond to develop these. Hear from students who have participated in these programs about the value they gained from these opportunities. |
Theatre 3, ICT Building |
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Tuesday 20 March |
E3 Expo E3 Expo (Enrich, Experience, Enhance) is a popular one-stop showcase of opportunities for BCom and GSBE students to enhance their future career prospects, develop key skills and expand networks. E3 puts you in touch with leadership and volunteering opportunities, student exchange, clubs and societies, mentoring programs, work experience and much more. |
The Spot, Ground Floor Foyer |
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Wednesday 21 March |
Applications for Commerce Grad programs – Addressing Selection Criteria and responding to online application questions This is an interactive workshop session. Bring along your own resumé and cover letter to work on during the session. A key part of most applications is responding to selection criteria and to questions in online applications. Many applicants ignore selection criteria or address them poorly, and yet they are critical to being selected for an interview. Learn some simple tips that could really enhance your applications in this area. |
Theatre 1, Alan Gilbert Building
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Wednesday 21 March |
Graduate Employment Options for Students seeking work in Australia Employer: Professional Association Panel Session Presented by Graham Habgood, Careers Consultant, Careers & Employment. Learn about Graduate programs and entry level opportunities from leading Australian employers. The panel of employers, and a professional association will speak about Graduate employment opportunities and how best to prepare yourself. The Panel will also cover issues for international students considering a career in Australia, including advice from our registered migration agent. Representatives from the following organisations will attend:
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Basement Theatre, The Spot |
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Thursday 22 March |
Preparing a competitive cover letter and resumé This is an interactive workshop session. Bring along your own resumé and cover letter to work on during the session. These are two of your most important documents when you apply for a job. Find out what employers are looking for and how you can develop winning documents that will help you to get to interview. |
Theatre 2, Alan Gilbert Building
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Tuesday 27 March
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Applications for Commerce Grad programs – Addressing Selection Criteria and responding to online application questions This is an interactive workshop session. Bring along your own resumé and cover letter to work on during the session. A key part of most applications is responding to selection criteria and to questions in online applications. Many applicants ignore selection criteria or address them poorly, and yet they are critical to being selected for an interview. Learn some simple tips that could really enhance your applications in this area. |
Theatre 2, Alan Gilbert Building |
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Thursday 29 March |
Behavioural Interview Practice for Commerce students Are you nervous about job interviews? If you have never done a job interview, or feel you need to gain more experience, here is your chance to learn about behavioural interviewing and gain experience practising your technique. This session will provide you with an overview of behavioural interviews (the most commonly used interview style for graduate programs), techniques to prepare for these interviews and practise in answering behavioural questions. |
Theatre 3, Alan Gilbert Building |
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Tuesday 3 April |
Behavioural Interview Practice for Commerce students Are you nervous about job interviews? If you have never done a job interview, or feel you need to gain more experience, here is your chance to learn about behavioural interviewing and gain experience practising your technique. This session will provide you with an overview of behavioural interviews (the most commonly used interview style for graduate programs), techniques to prepare for these interviews and practise in answering behavioural questions. |
Theatre 1, Alan Gilbert Building |
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Thursday 3 May |
Next steps: No graduate program, interview or offer? Where to now? A discussion on continuing your job search after the close of the popular graduate programs, including ideas and tips to manage this. |
Theatre 2, Alan Gilbert Building |
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May - July |
What next? Preparing to return home or extend your stay to work in Australia (for international students) Employment Group for Commerce Grads A two day intensive program for graduates who have yet to secure a position and advice on turning around job seeking to achieve success. A revision of job seeking skills - how best to prepare, market yourself, develop networks, strategies to find employment in the hidden and advertised job market. |
(Dates, times and venues to be confirmed) |