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Certificate in Global Workplace Practice

The Certificate in Global Workplace Practice is a program to assist International Students to improve their employment prospects in Australia, at home and in other countries.

The program assists students to:

  • Develop the English language skills necessary for Australian and international workplaces
  • Understand the culture of Australian and international employers and workmates and how best to work with them
  • Understand the Australian job search process and how best to look for and obtain a job in Australia
  • Work experience placements with employers in Sydney and the Illawarra region

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Currently, the Certificate in Global Workplace Practice is available to students from the following faculties:

  • Commerce – including accounting majors
  • Engineering
  • Health & Behavioural Sciences
  • Informatics
  • Sydney Business School

Register from here.

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Last updated: 28-Oct-2009

  

  1. Univative Summer 2010 - Develop your employability skills! - Are you interested in getting a step ahead this summer? Using your university education in a real workplace situation? Spend a few hours each day (each team makes its own arrangements) and develop your employability skills and gain the work related experiences employers look for. Univative Illawarra for Summer 2010 will be held during the period from Monday 1 Feb to Friday 19 Feb 2010. Apply NOW!
  2. Certificate in Global Workplace Practice - For international students who graduate in Spring 2010 or Autumn 2011 and plan to stay in Australia, Careers Central has a great program for you that helps with all the skills and knowledge you need to get a job in Australia. Registrations are open now - more information here!
  3. Managing Disability at Work - - The things you need to know - Monday 23rd November 2009, 11am to 2pm (includes lunch), Eastern Avenue Lecture Theatre, The University of Sydney. Register online!
  4. Overseas Work Experience Opportunities - The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) arranges overseas work experience opportunities for university students studying degrees in engineering, science, and technology related disciplines. Paid professional traineeships are available in over 80 countries and range from 2-12 months. Applications close 10th December. More information can be found here.
  5. Scams And Bad Work Practices - Students need to be careful that a work opportunity that sounds too good to be true - probably is. Unauthorised job opportunities - like flyers placed in uni toilets - may not deliver on their promise. Don’t get ripped off. See here for more details.
  6. GAMSAT - Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test - GAMSAT is required to be selected for graduate-entry medical degrees. Deadline for registrations is 2nd February 2010. The test date will be on the 20th March 2010. More information can be found online here.
 
 
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