Graduates of Charles Darwin University
Congratulations on successful completion of your studies. The following may be of assistance with your future endeavours.
Graduate attributes and employability skills (generic skills)
Within the higher education sector, CDU has developed a suite of graduate attributes that align closely with the employability skills defined by DEST (Department of Employment, Science and Training), as a result of comprehensive business consultation.
Within the vocational training sector, employability skills are being given far greater emphasis in the development and review of training packages.
Graduate Recruitment Fair - information for students and graduates
Missed out on the 2008 Graduate Recruitment Fair?
Students and graduates of Charles Darwin University who could not attend the 2008 Graduate Recruitment Fair can still find out about opportunities available from the employers who exhibited by following the links to their websites from the following page:
Employer campus visits
Information on upcoming graduate employer visits to Casuarina Campus can be found on our events calendar.
Student and graduate employment opportunities
This information is available online as well as displayed in the Careers area of the Information Centre. Alternatively, you can subscribe to our student-employment mailing list so that employment opportunities are sent directly to your email address. Employment notices are usually sent once a week on a Wednesday.
How do I stay competitive in the market place?
- Broaden your contacts in the industry - grow your network of contacts in the industry, whether or not you are in paid work. Look out for events and gatherings being held in your area and attend them.
- Join the university’s Alumni and stay in touch and informed with the university community.
- Join professional or other associations and become an active member.
- Keep your qualifications up-to-date - courses get reaccredited from time to time according to the needs of the profession or industry. Make sure you keep your skills and qualifications current.
- Subscribe to a relevant industry or professional publication - this ensures that you get the latest information about your industry or profession, and allows you to take advantage of any opportunities that may be presented.
- Do some volunteer work - use volunteer work as an avenue to make contacts, gain more work experience, putting something back into society as well as putting your skills and knowledge to good use.
Alumni
The University’s Alumni program offers graduates of Charles Darwin University the opportunity to participate in its alumni chapters and mentoring programs for networking and personal development purposes. Find out more about these programs and Alumni by visiting CDU's Alumni website.
Graduate Careers Australia (GCA)
Free copies of the GradCareers range of booklets can be downloaded at the Graduate Careers Australia website.
Current booklet titles available include:
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Graduate Careers Australia produces a number of helpful career education and graduate recruitment publications at a reasonable cost. These include booklets that focus on a wide range of occupations, industries and fields, the potential employment prospects in each, and lots of helpful and informative facts and tips for graduates. For more information or to order a copy, please refer to the Graduate Careers Australia website. Alternatively, you may obtain a copy for free at the Graduate Recruitment Fair, while stocks last.
