USQ Career Fair draws exhibitors from all over

More than 80 exhibitors from across Australia will attend the annual University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Career Fair on Friday 14 March 2008.

The Career Fair gives students an opportunity to meet prospective employers who look to recruit students for graduate positions.

USQ Graduate Transition Consultant Katrina Vagg said many organisations return each year because they are impressed by USQ students.

'We've got exhibitors coming from all over the country. They're flying in from Sydney, Melbourne, South Australia the Northern Territory and even London,' Mrs Vagg said.

'Even though employers are recruiting for graduate programs we encourage all students to attend the fair because many employers are also offering vacation positions, scholarships and cadetships to other students.

'Students can talk to the exhibitors to find out what they need to do to prepare for their futures and the skills they will need for when they graduate. Then when the time comes they are better prepared and more employable.'

Students can take steps to prepare before attending the fair, Mrs Vagg said.

'It's a good idea to prepare a resume and bring it along and also to research companies beforehand to find out about them and have some idea of what they do and where you might fit in. 

'It's important to remember not to assume certain companies are only hiring from certain disciplines.

'Try and visit as many exhibitors as possible because many are looking for personal attributes and generic skills rather than the particular degree and experience.

'Often the mining companies are looking for psychologists for human resource (HR) positions and the banks tend to recruit across all disciplines and look at the type of person.'

Free copies of Graduate Opportunities and Unigrad books will also be available for students at the Career Fair which lists numerous graduate programs around the country along with their closing dates and application information.

A full list of employers is available from the Student Services website www.usq.edu.au/studentservices/careers

The Career Fair runs from 11am to 3pm in the USQ Refectory and quadrangle. Media are welcome to attend.

Media Contact: Jane Urquhart USQ Media +61 7 4631 2559