Career Connection

Careers appointments with Career Connection

What are careers appointments?

·         Individual consultations held either face-to-face or by telephone with a Careers Counsellor

·         Available to current University of the Sunshine Coast students and to USC Graduates for two years after graduation

·         Free of charge

Career appointments cover:

·         Choosing a career path

·         Job search skills

·         Interview techniques

·         General enquiry

·         Changing programs

·         Career Counselling

·         Resumé development

·         Selection criteria/cover letter development

Please note:

·         For enquiries about program planning and course credit - see your faculty office

·         For enquiries about QTAC, fees and scholarships – see Student Administration

Before your appointment – for job applications:

·         Look at the Careers Handouts from the Resources tab in CareerHub https://careerhub.usc.edu.au/SearchResources.chpx?search=Careers+Handouts to find the samples and template for cover letters, selection criteria and resumés before attending an appointment for checking these documents

·         Bring a copy of any job advertisement to which you are responding

How to book an appointment

·         Book an appointment under the appointments tab on CareerHub https://careerhub.usc.edu.au/Appointments.chpx

·         You will receive an immediate email notification of your booking with a follow up reminder email and SMS (if activated) the day before the appointment

·         Unbook your appointment on CareerHub if you are unable to attend

Every effort is made to provide maximum and fair access to careers appointments for all students. If you are unable to book on your first attempt, please try again. If you have been unsuccessful after trying again, please email careerconnection@usc.edu.au or phone us on 5430 1226 for assistance.