International students: interview insights and practise with recruiters

Learn what it takes to make every job interview a success with insights from local recruiters.

Make the right impression

Whether you’re looking for your first part-time job in Australia, an internship or graduate employment, interviews are always involved. And at a time when more and more employers are hiring for ‘fit’ and training for 'skill', the interview is more important than ever.

Australian interviewers want to know you can do the work, but they’re also looking to see how you communicate, explain your experience, tell your story, if you’ll work well with their team, if your values match the company, and more.

This workshop will provide you with useful interview tips including:

  • important interview preparation
  • typical questions and response strategies
  • body language and dress codes
  • showcasing what you can bring to the organisation.


You will then have an opportunity to practise your interview skills in small groups with professional recruiters.

For more information, please email odoyle@swinburne.edu.au.

About Swinburne's International Student Job Club

This session is organised by Swinburne’s International Student Job Club, which aims to provide international students with career and employment insights in a friendly and supportive environment. Each session focuses on a different topic with an opportunity to ask questions.

It is facilitated by our International Career Consultant Olivia Doyle. She is regularly joined by guest speakers including industry representatives, recruiters, graduates and current students who share their insights and experiences.

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This event is made possible by funding from the Victorian Government through Study Melbourne’s International Education Resilience Fund (IERF).