First! The first summer job fair at the UOW Liverpool campus

University of WollongongUOWThe Liverpool campus recently hosted its first summer job fair. The one-day event attracted many industry partners, allowing students to engage in face-to-face conversations with employers about career opportunities and industry developments.

Highlights of the First Summer Job Fair

The event attracted over 200 students, providing them with opportunities for temporary jobs, internships, and graduate positions. Among the participating employers were many well-known companies, such asMarsden’s Law Group,Whitlam Leisure Centre, KPMG, PwC,Hammond Care, EY,Cabra-Vale Diggers,Wise Employment,Westfields Group, Western Sydney Airport,CVGT Employment, Australian International Sports Organization, National Australia Bank NAB, and Optus.

In addition to interacting with employers, students could also receive a professional headshot for free at the job fair to use on their LinkedIn profiles, significantly enhancing their online presence and making their resumes more attractive.

The Significance of the First Summer Job Fair

Regarding the successful hosting of the first summer job fair,UOWVice-Chancellor(Faculty of Health, Sydney Campus) Professor Louise Hickmansaid:“The first summer job fair is a fantastic initiative that brings together students, employers, and our broader community.”

“The active participation of local industry partners was a key factor in the success of this event. We are very grateful for their commitment to supporting our students' career development.”

“The UOW Liverpool campus will strive to meet the development needs of the community, students, and industry, continuing to foster close connections between students, the community, and the industry, supporting them in building meaningful careers after graduation.”

UOW has always been committed to helping students obtain rich employment opportunities, continuously providing opportunities for students to connect with future employers. For example, UOW hosts the Graduate Careers Expo annually, attracting recruitment units and industry experts from all over Australia to provide students with valuable employment opportunities and the chance to establish connections and exchanges with well-known companies and industry experts. Additionally, UOW regularly holds various employment-related workshops to help students enhance their competitiveness in the job market!