This annual event is where the brightest minds and top employers from all corners of the country come together. Brace yourself to dive into a world of endless STEM and Health career possibilities, internships, and coveted graduate recruitment opportunities. This is your time to create invaluable connections with top employers who can shape your future!
Why you should attend
This event is the perfect opportunity to meet and network with prospective employers and gain some great networking and self-marketing skills. It also gives you the opportunity to:
- Gain first-hand information about an employer, the structure and operation of the organisation, their vacation program, recruitment processes and other employment opportunities
- Mingle with employers (promoting vacation programs and internships), as well as professional association bodies (who can give you insight into ways to progress through the industry of your choice)
- Learn about jobs in aged care you can star now, while you’re studying
- Collect application information and learn how to improve your chances of gaining a position
- Explore career opportunities and work out what you are looking for from an employer
- Make a good first impression before applying for a position
How to prepare
- Register for the expo and be sure to record it in your diary or e-calendar and set a reminder. Do whatever works best for you.
- Review the list of the exhibiting employers prior to the expo. Read their profiles, decide which ones you want to meet and prepare a few questions to ask.
- Attend any workshops before the event that will help you to prepare and make the most of the expo.
What to do on the day
- After you talk to each employer write down important information you learned that may be helpful in your application.
- Make a positive first impression. The first thing the employer sees is what you’re wearing. No need for a suit – business casual is the way to go.
- Make the most of the expo by talking to as many exhibitors as possible, including the companies you may not have heard of before.
- Fill out our feedback form on the day to go into the draw to win some awesome prizes!
- Visit our Careers Central stall to get your resume reviewed to ensure that it’s ready to go for your grad program applications!