University of Sunshine Coast

Career Connection:
Sippy Downs

Postal Address: University of the Sunshine Coast ML2 Locked Bag 4, Maroochydore DC QLD 4558
Telephone: +61 7 5456 5038
Facsimile: +61 7 5459 4832
Homepage: www.usc.edu.au/careerconnection
Email: careerconnection@usc.edu.au
University Switchboard: +61 7 5430 1234
University Homepage: www.usc.edu.au

The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) has a proud reputation for delivering work-ready graduates with relevant industry experience. Graduates consistently give USC top marks for their educational experience. In the 2011 Good Universities Guide, USC was rated a five star performer for teaching quality and generic skills and four stars for graduate satisfaction, indigenous participation, genera balance and access by equity groups.

USC offers a wide variety of study options from generic faculty degrees to advanced postgraduate research. The USC experience offers more than just lectures, classrooms and textbooks – students are immersed in industry through internships and work integrated learning. We assist employers with a wide range of employment services including a free online service to advertise job opportunities and events.

Services and Programs
Careers resource area ■ Career counselling ■ Contact with faculties ■ Work integrated learning arrangements ■ Information sessions ■ Vacancy & event advertising ■ Workshops & seminars.

Facilities
Audiovisual equipment ■ Catering ■ Interview rooms ■ Lecture theatres
■ Parking ■ Videoconferencing.

Equity Groups
We are able to assist with recruitment of candidates from various equity groups and strongly support organisations that recruit graduates from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Fields of Education
For a full listing of courses and programs available through the University of the Sunshine Coast, go to:
www.usc.edu.au/Students/Handbook/Handbook.htm

Staff

Careers and Graduate Employment Officers:
Anne Bowden
T: +61 5456 5038
E: abowden@usc.edu.au
Clive May T: +61 5456 5038
E: cmay@usc.edu.au

Key Dates for 2012
Semester 1: 21 Feb – 24 Jun;
Semester 2: 25 Jul – 25 Nov;
Summer session:
28 Nov 2011 – 27 Jan 2012
Exam period 1: 13 – 24 Jun;
Exam period 2: 14 – 25 Nov
Vacations: 18 – 29 Apr;
24 Jun – 24 Jul;
19 – 30 Sep

Employer Visits
Employer visit are organised on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Employers are encouraged to conduct information sessions and on-campus interviews. Contact any of the Career Connection team to discuss your requirements.

Careers Fairs
Careers Fair: 22 Mar 2012