No matter what year of study you are in, you should always be thinking about improving your employability skills. See the below events and resources available to you.
March 2025
What’s happening in Employability in March? It’s Career Ready Month! Attending these events counts towards the Career Ready Advantage Award.
Work rights for international students
Date: Tuesday 11 March, 12pm -1pm
Location: Online
Suitable for: All international students
As an international student working in Australia, you have work rights. Join us for this webinar to hear what these work rights are.
Gaining local experience for international students through Work Integrated Learning & others
Date: Thursday 13 March, 12pm -1:30 pm
Location: Online
Suitable for: All international students
A representative from the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team will highlight different opportunities that international students can explore and get local experience to enter the job market.
Breaking down & getting ready for the March / April graduate recruitment season
Date: Monday 17 March, 12pm – 2pm
Location: Bundoora campus LIMS 2 – 302
Suitable for: penultimate & final year students in all disciplines
As the peak recruitment season for graduate programs kicks off, industry recruiters from EY, Coles, GHD and the Australian Disability Network will share valuable insights and tips on how to successfully navigate this period and breakdown what a graduate program is.
Standing out at the Big Meet and La Trobe’s Bendigo Employability Expo
Date: Tuesday 18 March, 11am – 12pm
Location: Online
Suitable for: Penultimate & final year students in all disciplines seeking a graduate role or internship
Join us for an insightful webinar featuring a panel of industry representatives from Medibank, William Buck, GHD and the Australian Disability Network, all of whom have participated in the Big Meet or career expos. Panellists will share valuable tips on how to prepare effectively and make a lasting impression with industry professionals at these career expos.
Strategies to explore career options with your degree
Date: Tuesday 18 March, 1pm – 2pm
Location: Online
Suitable for: All students in all years and disciplines
Join La Trobe’s Careers Advisor, Cris Stanway and La Trobe alumna Sarah Ramantanis on how you can develop strategies to explore career options.
Job applications (resumes & cover letters) and using AI to your advantage
Date: Thursday 20 March,11am – 12pm
Location: Online
Suitable for: All students in all years and disciplines.
Cris Stanway, La Trobe’s Career Advisor and industry recruiters will share valuable tips on how you can stand out from the competition when applying for a job, internship or volunteer role. Our industry guests will also highlight the key do’s and don’ts based on applications they come across on a daily basis.
Interview preparation and using AI to your advantage
Date: Thursday 20 March, 1pm – 2pm
Location: Online
Suitable for: All students in all years and disciplines
Cris Stanway, La Trobe’s Career Advisor and industry recruiters will provide tips on how you can use Ai to assist with your interview preparation including receiving immediate feedback. Our industry guests will also provide a recruiter’s perspective on the do’s and don’ts in interviews and how the small things really do make a difference.
Career options in the Business & Commerce sector
Date: Monday 24 March, 12pm – 2pm
Location: Bundoora campus LIMS 2 – 302
Suitable for: All students in all years and disciplines
Panelists from EY, NAB, William Buck, CPA and Victorian Government will provide insights into a range of career paths in the Business and Commerce sector once you graduate. These organisations have roles for students from all Schools.
Bendigo Employability Expo – Your Future Starts Here!
Date: Tuesday 25 March, 12pm – 2pm
Location: Bendigo campus
Suitable for: All students in all years and disciplines
Want to explore career pathways and connect with top employers? Join us at the Employability Expo, where you’ll meet representatives from 30+ leading organisations offering opportunities for domestic and international students.
Career options in Government
Date: Wednesday 26 March, 12pm – 1pm
Location: Online
Suitable for: All students in all years and disciplines
Ever considered a career in government? Representatives from government departments will highlight career options and pathways you may pursue once you graduate.
Career options in Humanities
Date: Friday 28 March, 12pm – 1pm
Location: Online
Suitable for: All students in all years and disciplines
Panellists from organisations including L’Oreal and Banyule Council will provide insights into a range of career paths Humanities graduates (and grads from other Schools) may consider.
Career options in Entrepreneurship & Start Ups
Date: Tuesday 1 April, 12pm – 1pm
Location: Online
Suitable for: All students in all years and disciplines
Are you interested in working for yourself or do you already have a side hustle? Join us for this engaging webinar and hear from our panelists from the Startup Network, MyGigsters and Hire Yesterday who are in the know when it comes to entrepreneurship and start ups.
Free employability resources
Finding an internship and then landing a job can be challenging. If you’re struggling to get an internship or graduate job, or you’re not sure where to even start looking for one, help is available to you.
All La Trobe students have access to free employability services to help you find an internship or job while studying and after graduating. Check out this MyLaTrobe article to view the free employability resources and services available to you.
Career Hub Jobs Board
Did you know there are over 430 jobs currently advertised on Career Hub? These include graduate roles and programs for 2025, vacation programs, internships, casual and part time jobs.
Check out the Jobs board for current opportunities.
Ultimate Guide to the STAR Interview Technique
Are you a student or recent graduate preparing for job interviews?
Prosple has an incredible resource that will equip you with the skills to ace your next interview using the STAR technique.
Highlight your skills, experience, and accomplishments with confidence by implementing the STAR technique. Learn how to identify relevant scenarios, craft impactful responses, and showcase your suitability for the job you desire.
Career Ready Ambassador service
Need help finding your way around Career Hub? Talk to a Career Ready Ambassador. Career Ready Ambassadors are available online.
See when they’re available next! Bookings not required.
For all the latest employability updates, check out careerhub news.