Job Smart

Career experts and industry professionals from globally recognised organisations will guide you and provide feedback throughout the program to help you refine and polish your skillset. Each step of the program offers new opportunities to network with industry representatives and gain professional experience in Australian workplaces.

Job Smart won the Employability Award category at the 2019 AFR Higher Education Awards in recognition of its transformational impact on students.

Program details

Consisting of three phases held across three semesters, the program helps you develop work-relevant skills in a practical way.

Upon successful completion of all three phases, you will have the opportunity to win a 12 week internship in Australia.

Phase 1: Job start

The first phase combines both online and practical experiences to give you the flexibility to undertake much of it where and when it suits you.

By completing phase 1 you will:

discover the secrets to what employers really look for when they are hiring
get a head start on building your professional brand including your CV and LinkedIn profile
identify and develop your skills to help market yourself to potential employers.

Phase 2: Job smart

The second phase is a business problem that incorporates interaction with industry professionals. By completing phase 2, you will:

develop crucial employability skills including teamwork, project management and communication skills
gain experience relevant to your degree to add to your CV
have the chance to gain Australian workplace experience.

Phase 3: Job ready

The third and final phase of the program is comprised of online activities to coach you through all stages of the job application process, including CV writing, job interviews and aptitude tests.

By completing phase 3, you will:

understand the recruitment process
receive personalised feedback from career experts to help you refine your application
be confident about the quality of your applications.