Careers and Employability Events, Training and Workshops

Events, Training and Workshops


Join us for a variety of engaging online and on-campus events, webinars, and sessions designed to enhance your career readiness and employability skills.

We offer job application workshops, free LinkedIn photo sessions and profile assistance, as well as careers events and webinars to help you connect with industry professionals.


Upcoming Workshops

JCU Employability Program

If you’re feeling unsure about where your degree could take you or what your next steps are, the JCU Employability Program is for you! Designed to help you build the skills, self-awareness, and strategies to navigate your career with confidence, you will receive personalised support and feedback from a careers practitioner. You'll:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of your strengths, values, and motivations
  • Develop practical strategies for staying adaptable and resilient as your career evolves
  • Learn ways to read and respond to the labour market
  • Build your own career strategy and action plan with clear, realistic next steps.
WorkshopsLocationDateTime
Career IdentityTownsville on OnlineMon 13 July 202611:00am - 12:00pm
Personal AdaptabilityTownsville on OnlineMon 20 July 202611:00am - 12:00pm
Labour Market InsightsTownsville on OnlineMon 27 July 202611:00am - 12:00pm
Q&A SessionTownsville on OnlineMon 27 July 202612:00pm - 1:00pm

Visit CareerHub to learn more or self-register via LearnJCU.

Recruitment Ready

Learn the most effective ways to search for jobs and how to target your resume and written application. Bookings via CareerHub.

LocationDateTime
Townsville (Building 142, Room 021)Tues 14 July 20261:00pm - 2:00pm
Online (via Blackboard Collaborate)Tues 14 July 20264:00pm - 5:00pm
Cairns (Building B001, Room 107)Wed 22 July 202610:00am - 11:00am

Interview Preparation Tips

Learn how to prepare, tackle common questions, and confidently showcase your skills to land the role you want. Bookings via CareerHub.

LocationDateTime
Townsville (Building 142, Room 021)Wed 15 July 202610:00am - 11:00am
Online (via Blackboard Collaborate)Wed 15 July 20264:00pm - 5:00pm
Cairns (Building B001, Room 107)Wed 22 July 202611:00am - 12:00pm

Free LinkedIn Photo and Information Session

Learn how to create/improve your LinkedIn profile and get a freeLinkedIn Headshot by a professional photographer. Bookings essential via CareerHub.

LocationDateTime
Townsville (Building 142, Room 020)Thu 16 July 202610:00am - 11:00am
Townsville (Building 142, Room 020)Thu 16 July 202611:00am - 12:00pm

Networking 101 + LinkedIn

Start building your professional brand and network. Through this workshop, you’ll learn how to shape your professional identity, build connections that support your career journey and create a standout LinkedIn profile. Bookings via CareerHub.

LocationDateTime
Cairns (Building A001, Room 017)Thu 23 July 202611:00am - 12:00pm

Semester 2 O Week Session: Your Career Journey Starts Now

Start your degree with confidence. Join our O Week session to discover how to build your career from day one. Learn practical tips on how to make the most of your time at university to help you gain experience, grow your network, and stand out to future employers. Bookings via CareerHub.

LocationDateTime
Online (via Blackboard Collaborate)Thu 23 July 20264:00pm - 5:00pm