Life after university can be a daunting time, with graduate positions, employment, work and career prospects to think about, so here are some practical and fun tips to get you through this period.
Boost your employment
- Volunteer or do work experience
- Familiarise yourself with your industry
- Meet industry players and do a mentor program
- Visit Curtin Careers & Employment Centre for one-on-one advice
- Sign up for our employability prep series, Graduate Gateway
Get involved in your community
- Explore your local library
- Volunteer to help out in a conservation project
- Look out for local events; check out Eventful and Eventbrite
Think about your skills and study something new
- Read books on topics you’re interested in
- Watch a TED talk
- Try Curtin’s new MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)
- Do a free short course with Alison , Lynda.com or Open2Study
Remember, Curtin Careers & Employment Centre is open until Thursday 22 December and will reopen on Monday 9 January, and is available to all students for up to a year after you graduate.
