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Extra employability support for international students

All Swinburne students, including international students, can get access to Swinburne's careers and employability services.

If you’re an international student, you can also access extra support to boost your employability and become job-ready.

Use your time at Swinburne to build the skills and mindset that employers look for. Employers are after work-ready graduates who can demonstrate they have strong skills in communication, problem-solving, team-work and more.

We will work with you to develop these skills and connect you to events and activities that will give you that extra employability edge. Refer to the International Student Employability Roadmap.

Contact us

For individual support or to find out more about our employability seminars and activities for international students, contact:

Olivia Doyle
International Student Adviser – Employability
t: +613 9214 8248
e: odoyle@swin.edu.au

Working in Australia while you study

If you are in Australia on an approved student visa, you are allowed to work, but you and your dependants:

cannot start working until your course has started
cannot work more than 40 hours per fortnight during your scheduled study periods, including exam periods
can work unlimited hours during official study breaks.

If you are a postgraduate research student:

you can work a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight during any preliminary courses you undertake
if you have commenced your masters by research or doctoral degree in Australia, there is no limit on the number of hours you may work.

Check the conditions of your visa with the Department of Home Affairs.

Important Resources for International Students

Guide to starting a new job

Learn about workplace rights and responsibilities

Employability events for international students

To register for any of the employability events visit SwinEmploy where you will need to login with your student number and password.

If you experience any difficulties please contact Careers & Employability on (03) 9214 5360 or email odoyle@swin.edu.au.

Semester 1 2019

Topics	When	Where
Part time / casual employment: employer and student guest speaker panel sharing Australian job search tips	Wednesday 6 March 11.30am - 12.30pm	EN102
Professional job search toolkit Workshop to help you prepare a job search tool kit suited to finding professional employment related to your studies including: resumes cover letters LinkedIn interviews	Thursday 7 March 10.30am - 12.30pm	TD144
Professional job search toolkit Are you seeking professional employment related to your studies? This seminar will help you prepare a job search toolkit tailored to the Australian job market and ensure you impress recruiters.	Wednesday 13 March 10.30am – 12.30pm	EN203
Finding part time / casual employment Strategies for finding part time / casual employment including: Typical student jobs Resumes Interview tips	Thursday 21 March 11am - 12pm	TD144
International student graduate job search (employer guest speaker) If you are in your final year, now is the time to start planning your graduate job search strategy. This seminar will assist international students looking for graduate or professional course related employment.	Friday 22 March 10.30 - 11.30am	Student Lounge GS217 Level 2 The George
Set yourself up for career success – essential insights to get your professional career started whilst you are a student Use your time at Swinburne to position yourself for career success after you graduate. There is a lot you can do as an international student to enhance your career prospects.	Tuesday 26 March 11am - 12pm	TD121
Australian business basics Understand the core skills to succeed in the world of work and develop commercial awareness to help grow your career.	Wednesday 3 April 11am – 12.30pm	EN203
Completion of studies seminar for final year students If you are completing your Swinburne studies this semester, join us for advice on taking the next steps after university, as well as tips for finalising your Swinburne studies.	Friday 3 May 1.30pm - 4pm	EN103
Opportunities in startups Melbourne is home to a range of vibrant start-ups and Victoria is known as the ‘start-up’ state. Start-ups can provide useful work experience and a way to build your employability skills. This seminar will provide you with an overview of the Melbourne startup community and how you can get involved.	Wednesday 8 May 4 - 5pm	EN203
Professional job search strategies or final year students Especially for students completing their studies – advice on job search, writing professional applications and hear from recent international students who have successfully transitioned into employment.	Tuesday 25 June 12.30 - 3.30pm	TD121
Interview practise with professional recruiters Expert guidance to perfect your interview technique and the opportunity to practise with professional recruiters. Gain insider information on typical interview questions and tips to set yourself up for success. Limited spaces – so if you register you are expected to attend.	Wednesday 10 July 11am - 1pm	ATC320

Job Club

Job Club is a group for international students, meeting twice monthly (Hawthorn campus) to support each other's employment-seeking activities.

You don't need to register for Job Club, you can just drop in. Check out the Job Club event details below.

Topics	When	Where
Job search tips	Thursday 4 April 1 - 2pm	ATC320
Volunteering	Wednesday 17 April 11.30am - 12.30pm	AGSE104
Market yourself into a job	Monday 13 May 3 – 4pm	AGSE109
Interview skills	Wednesday 29 May 1 - 2pm	AGSE109
Job search tips	Wednesday 19 June 2 - 3pm	AGSE109
Rights and responsibilities	Wednesday 3 July 2 - 3pm	AGSE109
Open forum	Thursday 18 July 2 – 3pm	AGSE109