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Get Career Ready - Final Year Checklist

You’re about to launch your career. Are you ready to go?

Congratulations! You’re in the final stage of your learning journey. The Careers and Employability team will help you reflect and articulate the employability skills you have to offer to potential employers. Be sure to set yourself up for multiple employment choices that focus on your strengths.

Please consider the following pointers to build on your career knowledge .

Attend a workshop about applying for graduate programs. These are popular with applicants. Pay attention to opening and closing dates so that you don’t miss out.

Explore a wide range Graduate Opportunities relevant to your career path:

Build your reputation and knowledge base by developing genuine and mutually beneficial connections.

Promote your professional brand.

Log-in to CareerHub and work through the 'Market Yourself' module.

Set yourself up for multiple employment choices that focus on your strengths.

Explore a wide range Graduate Opportunities relevant to your career path:

Explore freelance in the gig economy:  Airtasker, Behance ,fiverr, freelancer, Upwork.

Review CareerHub Jobs Board regularly

Make a fantastic first impression when marketing yourself.

Find out how by watching ‘How to perfect your elevator pitch.’

Use the ECU Career Hack for a guide on preparing for Interviews.

Book in for a mock interview with a Careers and Employability Adviser

Attend a workshop with the ECU Careers and Employability team.

Drop-in sessions are available online and on-campus regularly. Check the events in CareerHub to find one that suits you.

Explore websites of companies you're interested in and review their job listings.

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