Student eUpdate
Important message - paying for employment opportunities
BEL Employment Services has become aware of an opportunity that was recently advertised on UQCareerhub where the employer requested a payment from participating students in order to ‘guarantee’ a permanent paid position at the end of the internship. This position has now been removed from UQCareerhub, however we would recommend to any student who saw the advertisement and applied that they withdraw their application.
Although there are some agencies that provide a service for payment to source genuine internship opportunities, it is not common to provide payment directly to an employer in exchange for a work opportunity. If at any time you are not sure if employer requests are usual, or there is any part of a recruitment process you are uncomfortable with, please do not hesitate to contact the BEL Employment Services to discuss the opportunity and recruitment process with you.
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Graduating in 2010? Tips to prepare for graduate recruitment next year
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International Employment
DIAC General Skilled Migration Seminar - Friday, 20 November 2009
Due to popular demand The Department of Immigration and Australian Citizenship (DIAC) will be hosting another seminar for students interested in applying for general skilled migration. There will be a short presentation and then an opportunity for students to ask questions of DIAC staff. The session will be held on Friday, 20 November 2009 from 12.30-2.00pm in Abel Smith Lecture Theatre, Building 23 St Lucia campus.
Looking for a job outside of Australia?
Jobstreet.com and JobsDB.com are two job websites that you might find useful. Both sites have a dedicated campus page listing job vacancies for fresh graduates with limited work experience and include opportunities in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, HK, China, Indonesia and a number of other countries. For more international job search sites view our Graduation and Beyond booklet.
Exploring your career options in Singapore?
Contact Singapore would like to invite you to Careers@Singapore 2010, a series of networking and careers sessions. Gain latest industry updates and engage in forum discussions in areas such as Finance & Accounting, Healthcare, Legal and Tourism & Hospitality industries. For more information click here.
2009 CPA Australia Open Day and Information Sessions - Singapore
Whether you are studying accounting, finance or business, you can benefit from a career built on professional accounting skills. Discover the benefits of CPA membership at the upcoming CPA Singapore Open Day and Information Sessions being held in December 2009. For more information visit UQCareerHub.
Linklaters Hong Kong Open Evening - Tuesday, 15 December
Find out about one of the world's leading global law firms and the opportunities available in Hong Kong at Linklaters Hong Kong Open Evening on Tuesday, 15 December. For more information on the open evening, visit UQCareerHub. Linklaters Hong Kong are also currently advertising vacation clerkship opportunities over June and July 2010, more details on UQCareerHub.
For graduating students
There’s no better time to stay in touch
As a past student of The University of Queensland, you automatically become a member of the global community of UQ alumni. Membership is free and for life. It’s a great way of making contacts, building professional networks, and as an alumnus, you have access to resources and member benefits. So wherever you go, stay in touch. To update your contact details and to find out more, visit the BEL website.
Still looking for work in 2010?
Finding your first job after uni can be a daunting experience. If you would like assistance with job search strategies and applications, Employment Services staff will be available for consultations throughout the summer semester break. To find out how to make an appointment and a few tips to get your job search started click here.
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