What are my options?
If your course doesn’t have a formal program in
place, don’t despair; directories like this can help
you find out about available opportunities, as
can your university careers service.
Vacation work
Vacation work is degree-related work (usually
paid) often undertaken by students at the
end of their second-last year of study. It can
often lead to a graduate position, which is why
competition for placements can be intense.
Winter vacation programs are increasingly
common so find out about all options.
Cadetships
Cadetships are employed positions offered to
students or graduates which are designed to
provide specific training or mentoring. They can
The benefits of
be full- or part-time and vary from formalised,
undertaking any of these
structured schemes to informal arrangements
undergraduate options
between an individual and an organisation.
include: career-relevant
Cooperative programs
experience; enhanced
A cooperative program is an industry-based
industry knowledge;
learning (IBL) program consisting of hands-on,
gaining a foot in the
full-time experience in the relevant industry.
door; networking
Participation in a cooperative scheme is usually
opportunities; and more.
undertaken in your third or fourth year and
sometimes involves degree credit points.
Internships
Internships are similar to cadetships. They are
supervised work placements arranged between
a combination of university, employer and
UNDERGRAD EXPERIENCE COUNTS
student. They may range from a few weeks part
-- Graduate Outlook Survey 2008, GCA
time to multiple semesters full time and occur
in a field relevant to the student’s qualification.
53%
They may also result in academic credit.
Scholarships
Scholarships are financial grants provided by
OF ORGANISATIONS INDICATED THEY
government, industry or private organisations.
RECRUITED AT LEAST ONE GRADUATE
Relevant work experience with the sponsor
FROM THEIR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM organisation is often part of the scholarship.
Work experience
Work experience is usually student-initiated and
its main objective is to provide the student with
experience in a professional setting. The work
can be paid or unpaid and varies in structure.
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E m p l o y m e n t a n d C a r e e r D e v e l o p m e n t .
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