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Graduates

Career support for graduates

The University offers opportunities to develop your professional skills and build your networks at any stage of your career.

Recent graduates

Sydney Careers Centre offers a range of services and resources for recent graduates within 2 years of course completion. Explore the following career support offerings available to you:

  • Discover job opportunities, and book into events through Sydney CareerHub.
  • Book a one-to-one consult with one of our Career Development Advisors who are here to assist you in determining your next steps, guiding you to available resources, and providing direction for your future career. 

Continue to access Sydney Careers Toolkit for e-learning activities and a range of tools by signing up for a graduate account. You will then have access to tools including Career Assessments, CV360 for resume reviews and Interview360 to practice your interview skills.

If you have already landed your first graduate position, congratulations! Take the next step towards success by ensuring you make a positive impression in your new role. Check out our advice on starting out in a new job.

Graduates beyond 2 years of their course completion date

Continue to access Sydney Careers Toolkit for e-learning, activities and a range of tools by signing up for a graduate account if you haven’t already. You will then have access to tools including Career Assessments, CV360 for resume reviews and Interview360 to practice your interview skills.

If you require further career support (such as testing, assessment, coaching, or multi-session advising) you can find a local career advisor through the directory of practitioners recommended by the Career Development Association of Australia. They also have some free resources that you may find useful.

Throughout your career

In this rapidly changing world of work, it's vital to engage in ongoing professional development.

Ways in which you can develop your professional skills throughout your career:

  • Complete single units of study or faculty-specific professional development and short courses.
  • Join the professional association attached to your industry. Many hold professional development events and conferences where latest trends and best practice are shared. Some also produce publications to help keep members' knowledge current.
  • Attend short courses or complete postgraduate studies in line with your career goals.
  • The University of Sydney Alumni Network offers a great way to meet other graduates working in various industries both locally and internationally.
  • Find yourself a mentor. A mentor can provide key information about specific industries, roles, relevant skills sought by employers, application processes and career pathways.

We continually seek opportunities for our students and graduates to enter the workforce. You can find out more about events and opportunities for employers here.

If you oversee recruitment or hiring, consider utilising CareerHub to advertise opportunities. Advertising on CareerHub is free of charge, whether you're promoting graduate roles, internships, part-time, full-time, or casual positions. Register for a free CareerHub account to get started.