Transition to Employment Workshops

Get job ready with GSA’s Transition to Employment Workshops.

GSA is hosting a series of workshops that deep-dive into how to best transition from study to the workforce.

There are three streams to choose from: 
  • Workshops for international students 
  • Workshops for professionals
  • Workshops for academics

Each program involves intensive workshops covering everything you need to transition into employment including career planning, CV writing, leveraging LinkedIn, labour market trends, market research, recruitment tactics and interview training.

There are limited numbers to these workshops so first in, first served.

Learning Outcomes

  • Define medium- to long-term career aspirations and goals and map career path
  • Explore the future of work and employment market trends for career opportunities.
  • Create and enhance a valuable personal brand
  • Read and understand job ads and selection criteria
  • Build and nurture a business network
  • Apply for jobs successfully and write standout cover letters and selection criteria
  • Prepare a CV which gets past ATS and wins interviews
  • Build an effective LinkedIn profile and leverage it as a research, networking and job-seeking tool.
  •  Sell themselves and talk confidently in an interview
  • Understand how recruitment and recruiters really works

Feedback from  previous students

97% of students felt more confident in career planning as a
direct result of attending this workshop

I attended the 'Transition to Employment' career coaching seminar that Ben taught and it was simply amazing! Ben's guidance throughout the process, from application to the interview stage, has given me immediate results. Ben conducted two mock interview sessions for me, which gave me the confidence to face real interviews without any nervousness.
Sakshi Chawla
I found this advice to be very practical, actionable and relevant to the correct job market. Ben is a great communicator who is easy to talk to, and I chose him for the follow-up coaching session for this reason. After implementing Ben's recommendations for my CV, cover letter, and networking, I'm pleased to say I secured a job at my top choice firm!
Laura Atkinso

97% of responses said they agree that they were satisfied with the materials provided before, during, and after the workshop

Upcoming dates and events 

International Students Group 1 (4 Part Workshop)

  • Tuesday 25th March, 9.30am-12pm
  • Tuesday 1st April, 9.30am-12pm
  • Tuesday 8th April, 9.30am-12pm
  • Tuesday 15th April, 9.30am-12pm

International Students Group 2 (2 Part Workshop)

  • Tuesday 6th May, 10am-2.30pm
  • Tuesday 13th May, 10am-2.30pm

International Students Group 3 (2 Part Workshop)

  • Tuesday 1st July, 10am-2.30pm
  • Tuesday 8th July, 10am-2.30pm

International Students Group 4 (2 Part Workshop)

  •  Thursday 3rd July, 10am-2.30pm
  • Thursday 10th July, 10am-2.30pm

Professionals Group (4 Part workshop)

  • Tuesday 25th March, 1.30-4pm
  • Tuesday 1st April, 1.30-4pm
  • Tuesday 8st April, 1.30-4pm
  • Tuesday 15th April, 1.30-4pm

Academics Group (2 Part Workshop)

  • Friday 9th May, 10am-2.30pm
  • Friday 16th May, 10am-2.30pm

Learn more

Professionals

This Transition to Employment workshop program is for students with prior full-time work experience who are looking to change careers, get a promotion or re-enter the workforce.

International Students

This Transition to Employment workshop program is for international students who want to secure their first full-time job in Australia after the completion of their studies.

Academics
This Transition to Employment workshop program is for PhD candidates or graduate researchers looking for a role in academia or clinical research.

Application form

Transition to Employment Workshops 2025 Application
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