Career events
Macquarie hosts several career events throughout the year to help connect you with potential employers. We also offer the MQ Employability Program to propel your career development.
Events on Employability Connect
Connect with potential employers by registering for employer events and presentations on Employability Connect.
MQ Employability Programs
Review our MQ Employability Program, a selection of three programs with workshops and online modules, designed to assist students based on their current career readiness.
Careers Events and Workshops
Want to speak with recruiters, hiring managers, or employed graduates about career opportunities with your degree? We have an assortment of in-person and virtual presentations, webinars, panels, and networking events for you to check out.
Some of our faculty and industry events and panels feature employer partners who want to hire you.
You can register for Macquarie's many online and face to face workshops and events through Employability Connect. Space may be limited.
Some of the topics in workshops we offer include:
- Assessment Centres
- Career Planning
- Effective Job Searching
- Getting Job Ready with MQ Student Employment
- Interview Skills
- Writing Your Resume
Attending an event
For events that we host, make sure that you are prepared with our tips and resources below.
Dress code
Dress professionally in a suit or in smart casual dress.
Behaviour
Smile and show genuine interest in what organisations have to offer.
Networking
To improve your networking skills, visit MyMQ Career Zone and view the Udemy video on Building a Professional Network.
Self reflection
Consider the strengths and skills you can offer. What are you good at? Practise your elevator pitch: a short introduction of yourself, your academic background, work history and why you are interested in this company's positions/offerings.
Research
Do your homework and learn about the participating organisations.
Resume
Make sure your resume is ready to send to employers of interest. For assistance with preparing your document, go to CV360 and follow the steps to make a great resume.