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More than 50 free events over two weeks! Internships & Employment Fair, The Great Debate, workshops, panels, guest speakers, online chats and more!

4–15 AUGUST 2014Internships & Employment Fair Tuesday 12 August 12–3pm Wilson Hall

attend events to win prizes!Wouldn’t you love the chance to sit down with someone who can give you all the insider tips about your dream job? Now’s your chance! Enter the Experience Matters competition for your chance to win some fantastic prizes.

Get this brochure stamped at events you attend. Once you have 5 stamps, fill in your details below and submit your entry at the Careers, Connect & Academic Skills reception on Level 1 Alan Gilbert Building, cnr Grattan and Barry streets. Competition closes Wednesday 20 August.

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A personal 1-on-1 meeting with an industry recruiter in your field!

other prizes include:

First 100 entries will receive a free crepe from Carte Crepes –

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4 x $50 Co-Op

vouchers

15 x Co�ee vouchers

2 x $50 iTunes

app store vouchers

1 x Official Unimelb

varsity style jacket

3 x Domino’s

Pizza vouchers

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the great debate: “top grades get top jobs”

Tuesday 12 August, 12–3pm

It’s not what you know, it’s who you know!

Meet organisations that o�er paid vacation programs, internships, cooperative placements, volunteering, international and local employment opportunities. Bring your student ID for entry.

Organisations include:

Wednesday 6 August, 5:30pm

Join comedian Ronny Chieng as he hosts a side-splitting investigation into the notion that having good grades ensures a successful career. Witness the debate unfold as our expert panel of academics, students and employers battle it out!

You don’t want to miss this! Book early, places limited!

Ronny Chieng graduated in 2009 from the University of Melbourne with a Degree in Commerce and a Degree in Law, and is now titled ‘the new face of Australian comedy’ by The Age. Named 2012 ‘Best Newcomer’ at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, his show ‘Chieng Reaction’ at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2014 drew sell-out crowds.

internships & employment fair

• Baker Hughes

• BP

• Deloitte

• EY

• ExxonMobil

• L’Oréal

• Infosys

• GE

• IBM

• Optiver

• Palantir Technologies

• Aurora Native Title

• UNIQLO

• And more...

2 x Gold Class movie tickets

Time Event Details

Mon

day

4 Au

gust

12–12:45 Ask an Employer Online Q&A Join this virtual Q&A session where you can raise recruitment questions with a key employer. Log in from any device.

1–2 Engineering & IT: Internship opportunity

Hear about the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur’s paid international research experience.

1–2:30 Top Tips for International Students’ Resumes

Tailor your application and increase your chances of getting an interview.

5–7:30 Science & Biomedicine Student Networking Night

Find out from your peers how they landed work experience in the Science industry.

Tues

day

5 Au

gust

10–12MCM & VCA: Building Experience & Networks: Alumni Perspectives

Alumni share experiences that have helped them develop skills and find direction beyond their studies.

12–2 EY Info Session Learn about EY’s Vacationer Program and how to get ahead before you’ve completed your degree.

12–1 Mynavi Info Session Tips and advice about applying for full-time graduate employment in Japan.

12–2 AIESEC Youth Power Leadership Forum

AIESEC is an international youth organisation promoting global leadership. Find out about their opportunities in the Asia Pacific region.

12:30–1:30 ‘What volunteering & interning meant for me’: Q&A

Hear from students who have interned or volunteered on campus and beyond.

1–2 Arts: Internships and more Hear from Arts students and alumni who have gained work experience in the field.

3–4:30 Engineering & IT: Writing a winning job application

A guide to writing competitive resumes, cover letters and online applications.

6:15–7:30 All About Careers in the Public Interest Law Sector: Q&A

Hear from three Melbourne Law School alumni about their varied roles in the public interest and social justice field.

Wed

nesd

ay 6

Aug

ust

11–12:30 Engineering & IT: Making Connections and networking

Identify current and potential networks; learn why face-to-face and online networking is so important.

12:15–1 How the University supports your volunteering and engagement

Be recognised for your contributions! Learn about the University’s awards and competitive grants designed to support your leadership and volunteering.

12:45–1:45Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Domino’s CEO Reflections

Hear Domino’s Pizza CEO, Don Meij, share his story as an innovative entrepreneur. Opportunity for Q&A, networking and informal discussion over pizza (of course!).

1:30–4 IELTS Masterclass Practical tips from an IELTS chief examiner about how to improve your English, avoid common test mistakes and prepare for the test.

5:30–7:30The Great Debate: “ Top Grades

Get Top Jobs”

Join host comedian Ronny Chieng and our expert panel as they argue whether getting good grades or experience ensures a successful career. Book early!

Time Event Details

Thur

sday

7 A

ugus

t

11–12 Identifying & Developing Your Skills

What skills do you have? What skills do you need? What skills will employers want? Evaluate your skills and develop a plan for your future.

1–2 Work Experience for Environments students

What are the di�erent types of work experience opportunities in your field that can enhance your future employability?

1–3 Resume Marathon Have your resume, cover letter or selection criteria document checked by an industry HR expert. 10 minutes could make all the di�erence!

5:30–7 Public Interest Law Fair Meet with legal sta� from public interest, government and not-for-profit organisations.

7:30–8:30 LinkedIn for Trinity College Students & Alumni

Expand your professional network and further your career. Michael Levine, Account Director at LinkedIn tells you how!

Frid

ay 8

Aug

ust

10–1 Melbourne Law School Dean’s Community Leadership Forum

Hear public interest and community sector leaders and be inspired by the activities undertaken by MLS students.

10:30–11:30

Using Industry Databases to your advantage

A demonstration on how you can e�ectively research employers.

12–1 LinkedIn Intro: Building a profile, expressing your experience

Learn the fundamentals of creating a LinkedIn profile and why it’s important to your professional future. For LinkedIn beginners.

2–3 Prepare for the Internships & Employment Fair

Tips for researching employers before the Fair, questions to ask and how to impress!

Mon

day

11 A

ugus

t

11–12 LinkedIn Advanced: Building knowledge and networks

Learn how to use your LinkedIn profile as part of your career planning and job search process. For students who already have a LinkedIn profile.

12–1What kind of Experience Matters? Perspectives from an Architect

Hear architect Andrew Shaw discuss how your life experiences can illuminate your options and shape your career direction.

3–4 Calling Employers to Find Opportunities

Who do you call? What do you say? Learn the secret to calling employers to stand out from the crowd and find those hidden jobs!

3:15–4:45 Engineering & IT: Landing a Graduate Role

Job seeking strategies that set you apart! Explore ways to land that graduate role everyone is after.

5:30–7:30 Microsoft Info Session Imagine the opportunities working in a company with 90,000 employees, in 100+ countries, working on 100+ products. Meet Microsoft.

Tues

day

12 A

ugus

t11–12 MSLE Internships:

what’s new for 2015? Hear about the internship subjects available for Land & Environment’s students in 2015.

12–3 Internships & Employment Fair

Meet organisations that o�er paid vacation programs, internships, cooperative placements, volunteering, international and local employment opportunities.

12–1 Business and Economics: E3 Expo

A showcase of opportunities for Business students to enhance career prospects, develop key skills and expand networks.

3–4:30 Engineering & IT: Getting Work Experience

How to find vacation work or internships in the field.

5–6 OEP Internships: Info Session

How internship subjects work in the Office of Environmental Programs.

6:30–8:30 FMAA Professional Services Evening

Following an industry-led panel discussion, meet with employers to discuss prospective career opportunities in the professional services sector.

Time Event Details

Wed

nesd

ay 1

3 Au

gust

11–12:30 Engineering & IT: Writing a winning job application

A guide to writing competitive resumes, cover letters and online applications.

12:30–2 ‘Aliom Trading’ from the Inside Interested in a career in proprietary trading? Find out about this growing team of entrepreneurial traders and the company’s development program.

1–2 Commerce: All life experiences matter, not just internships

There are more students than there are internships. What if you can’t get one? Learn how other experiences develop your skills and boost your employment chances.

12–12:45 Ask an Employer Online Q&A Join this virtual Q&A session where you can raise recruitment questions with a key employer. Log in from any device.

1–2 Tips for work experience applications

Tailor it! Prepare your resume and cover letter for work experience applications.

1–2 The College of Law Info Session Learn more about your pathway from law school to lawyer!

5:30–7:30 Melbourne University Young Engineers Networking Night

An employer networking night for IT, Engineering, and Built Environment students interested in vacation or graduate work.

Thur

sday

14

Augu

st

10–11 Presenting Professionally Learn how to make an interesting opening, master pronunciation and pitch and use e�ective body language to engage your audience.

11–12 Presenting Professionally Learn how to make an interesting opening, master pronunciation and pitch and use e�ective body language to engage your audience.

12–1 Work Experience for Science & Biomedicine students

What’s the di�erence between work experience options? Tips on how to find them!

12–1:30 Optiver IT Testing Session An opportunity to learn more about Optiver and kick start your application process with a Software quiz!

12:15–1:15 ‘AustralianSuper’ from the Inside

Find out how to make your 2015 summer internship application stand out.

1–2 Volunteering: Getting started

Interested in volunteering but don’t know where to start? Find out how to tap into your passions and make a di�erence to your community and your CV!

3:15–4 How the University supports your volunteering and engagement

Be recognised for your contributions! Learn about the University’s awards and competitive grants designed to support your leadership and volunteering.

4–6 Volunteering in Emergency Services

Learn about the Unimelb Emergency Services Club and opportunities in the sector. Includes a panel discussion and networking event with prominent representatives from emergency services.

5–8 Conversations Matter: Network with alumni

Talk to alumni about their internship, work experience and volunteering activities during their university days and how it made a di�erence in their careers.

7–8 Discover MUR Motorsports Want to build a racecar from scratch? Find out more about this student group and how to get involved – open to all engineering disciplines and levels of experience.

Frid

ay 1

5 Au

gust

12–1 The Interview Experience: Video & Face-to-face interviews

Wonder what you look like when you’re being interviewed? Find out how Interview Stream works and practice interview techniques.

12–2 Robogals Networking Event

Robogals aims to increase female participation in science and engineering. Learn about their work, meet their industry partners and ways to get involved.

2–3 Global Volunteering and Leadership Experiences

Find out about international government-sponsored and not-for-profit volunteer/leadership programs.

5:30–6:30 Planning Health Projects in the Development sector

Led by experienced Global Health professionals, develop project design skills using real-life scenarios faced by aid organisations worldwide.

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