Working with employers

USQ are currently taking expressions of interest for USQ's GradFair. Similar to VFair in 2017/2018, GradFair is an online careers fair enabling employers to reach not only our on campus students but the 70% of USQ’s student cohort who study online and are located across Australia and the world. 

GradFair allows you to connect with USQ students online and from the comfort of your own desk, saving you time, effort and money! 

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Our Career Mentoring program provides a great opportunity for employers to support emerging professionals. The program prepares students for the transition from university to employment by connecting them (the mentee) with an experienced industry professional (the mentor). Students develop the knowledge and networks necessary to achieve their career goals through a mentoring relationship.

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USQ’s industry experience programs provide many benefits to both students and organisations alike. Our USQ Careers & Employability team manage the formalities of student placement within your organisation and USQ’s contract of insurance indemnifies the student and the Industry Experience provider against liability for personal injury or property damage suffered by the student, the Industry Experience provider or another person arising out of the work experience. 

The Industry Experience Program

The Industry Experience Program assists students to develop employability skills and an understanding of the expectations within the role they are studying towards. This practical learning-based program allows an organisation to host a student for unpaid industry experience for up to 30 days over a designated period of time. It’s a great way to support emerging professionals and find like-minded, motivated and driven students. 

Work Integrated Learning Program

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is a compulsory component of a student’s course in selected disciplines. It provides a wide range of learning experiences undertaken by students to better prepare them for future employment. The work placement component allows students to work with a dedicated professional who can coach, mentor and supervise this important aspect of the student learning journey.

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USQ frequently hosts a range of panels, presentations, workshops and partnership events, allowing employers to network with our students. These events enable organisations to promote career and graduate opportunities, support students in their transition to employment, showcase projects and achievements and improve the quality of future job candidates by communicating skill expectation. 

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USQ Access is a free online job board available to USQ students and graduates. Employers can advertise volunteer, job and graduate positions and reach over 28 000 registered students. Organisations can register and list a vacancy (615KB) online. We can also advertise and promote your organisation on a web banner for a fee. 

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USQ provides the opportunity for employers to conduct their preliminary interviews with our students on-campus. We can assist by providing various sized interview locations and scheduling interviews. Due to heavy demand during some periods, we advise booking interview rooms early. 

In partnership with other Australian and New Zealand Universities, USQ offers past and current students access to digital versions of their transcripts, AHEGS and testamurs through My eQuals. This service provides employers the benefit of access to a secure centralised repository of credible candidate credentials. It also increases the efficiency of verifying and interpreting documents.