Appointments

JCU Careers and Employability provides appointments for career planning and decision making, job application and job search assistance to JCU students and graduates for up to 12 months after the completion of their studies.  Appointments are available face-to-face (in Townsville and Cairns), via Zoom or phone.

Book an appointment:

• Book online 24/7 via JCU CareerHub.
• Phone: 1800 246 446 (option 4)
• Visit our office: Level 1 of the Library in Cairns and Townsville

The Student Centre is the best first point of contact for enquiries in relation to choosing electives, gaining credit for previous study, prerequisite requirements, dropping or adding subjects or changing programs.

Appointment Types:

Job application appointments

These include feedback and information on:

• Resume and cover letters
• Selection criteria
• LinkedIn Profile
• Interview preparation/Mock Interviews
• Job search strategies

How to prepare for your job application appointment:

• You must have a draft ready prior to your appointment. Please refer to our information sheets and example resumes to help get you started: Career and Job Search Information Sheets and Example Resumes.
• Please email your documents at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.
• View the Master Written Applications module in the Employability Edge program.

Career appointments

These include assistance with:

• Setting career goals and exploring opportunities
• Identifying your skills, interests and values
• Career/course decision making
• Course employment outcomes