Finding a job after graduation
Becoming a graduate is the end of your studies and the beginning of your professional life. This new stage comes with a lot of changes and adjustments!
Career support for graduates on Employability Connect
Have you recently graduated from Macquarie? You can still visit Employability Connect and access all our resources for up to 12 months after you graduate.
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Career services for graduates
Getting your foot in the door can be tough, especially if it is your first job. To help you find the best career opportunities, you have access to the Career and Employment Service for up to 12 months after your graduation.
You can also register as an alumni through Employability Connect to access Macquarie's career services, including:
- employment opportunities (casual, graduate, internship, and volunteer roles)
- career events (career fairs, interview and resume writing workshops)
- career information (presentations from past employers, sample resumes, and fact sheets)
Student Employment Service (MQSE)
Macquarie Student Employment (MQSE) helps students and recent graduates become job-ready and facilitates paid employment opportunities on and off campus.
Visit MyMQ Career Zone to access resources including resume builders, interview and job search tips and CV360 – a powerful tool offering instant, detailed feedback so you can optimise your CV and significantly boost your chances of getting to interview.
Career Advantage MQ Program
If you graduated more than 12 months ago, you can access the Career Advantage MQ program for a special alumni price of $240. This vocational service is delivered by Masters of Organisational Psychology provisional psychologists (supervised by endorsed organisational psychologists) using the latest career assessment tools to help you plan your career based on your unique strengths and weaknesses.
Alumni benefits
As a Macquarie alumnus, you'll be able to access library services, discounts to postgraduate studies and discounts to the Sport and Aquatic Centre.
International students
If you are an international student and are interested in remaining in Australia, find out:
- how to apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) that allows international students to live, study and work after you have finished your studies
- what health cover services are available and how to apply for a new one
- who are the top international employers in Australia.
Student blogs
Read our student blogs to find out more about support for graduates.