International Students

Get ready for work in your home country or another location overseas

Are you planning to return home to work after you graduate? Do some research about the job market at home.

Or are you thinking about an international career in a different country? Do some research about the job market in the country you want to work in.

Visit Goinglobal to view information about working in countries around the world, directories of international employers, and listings of currently available graduate positions and internships.

Get ready for work in Australia

Equip yourself to be competitive in the Australian job market by:

• Finding out how the Australian workplace operates
• Getting some Australian work experience
• Researching your job opportunities
• Going to Careers Events and Employers on Campus presentations
• Having a competitive resume and cover letter - concise, accurate, and targeted to the position you are seeking
• Practising your interview skills
• Having good English language skills

Can I find out about immigration?

The International Student Centre http://www.international.adelaide.edu.au/support/isc/ hosts presentations on campus from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), at which a Department representative presents information about immigration, permanent residency and Australian citizenship. These presentations are held at mid year and near the end of the year. For information, contact the International Student Centre.

Students can also visit: http://www.immi.gov.au/ - information from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) about visiting, working, studying or living in Australia.

Can I get graduate work without Permanent Residency?

Large organisations often want candidates to have PR before they can be offered graduate vacancies. However, some organisations do not require it, so it is important to check. Explore opportunities with smaller organisations, or part time and contract work.

Get the news and keep yourself informed

• Sign up for CareerHub
• Set up a personal account on Goinglobal
• Come to the International Careers Evening - twice a year, with a different theme each time

Build your skills

The Careers Service provides resources that can help you build your employability.

All listings and bookings for Careers Service workshops and seminars are now processed through CareerHub.

Get a hand from the Career Counsellor

Talking with a Career Counsellor can help you to clarify your career plans, provide a different perspective on your thinking, and support you in your decision making. The Career Counsellor can help you to:

• Develop your own solutions and plans
• Understand more about successful job search strategies
• Discuss career choices that are of interest to you
• Identify your strengths
• Work on job search skills

To get the most out of your appointment with the Career Counsellor, do some thinking and preparation beforehand. Think about the skills you have and the kinds of work that appeal to you. Find out who is employing graduates from your discipline; find out the kinds of jobs your degree will lead you to. Go to your appointment with ideas to discuss.

Our Career Counsellor is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, to book a time please phone (08) 8303 5123.

Get your resume in shape

Your resume is part of the package you will use to introduce yourself to a potential employer. You will modify it to suit the different jobs you are interested in, and to suit the expectations of different countries.

Visit Goinglobal or CareerHub for advice about putting your resume together. If you would like someone at the Careers Service to check your COMPLETED resume for you, please call (08) 8303 5123.