What we offer
We offer information, advice and activities to help you develop skills and make decisions about study, employment and career options.
Resume help
- Steps to writing a resume
- Resume builder - create a resume in a standard Australian format
- Resume workshops and individual resume checking service
Career counselling
Career counsellors are available for individual appointments to discuss:
- career planning
- decision making
- further study options
- job opportunities
- employer expectations
- job applications
More about career counselling and appointments
Job search and career workshops
Workshop topics include job applications, presentation skills, interview skills, resume writing, skills assessment, job seeking and labour market information.
Visit the events listing on the Jobshop website
Career and Employment Centres
You'll find:
- friendly staff to help with your queries
- books, DVDs and pamphlets on job seeking, career paths, study options, interviews, employers and working overseas.
- access to the 'OZJAC' course and careers database.
Online job board:
Jobshop has job listings for part-time, casual, internships, tutoring, vacation work and volunteeting through to full-time jobs and graduate positions. All Deakin students should be registered on Jobshop, to keep an eye on course related job vacancies.
Career Fairs/Events
Meeting employers face-to-face is a sensational way to find out information about their company and job opportunities but also to make a great first impression. We offer a range of Career Fairs and also invite employers on-campus for information sessions. Visit the event listings on Jobshop for upcoming events.
Annual Career Fairs:
- Graduate Career Fair: Early in Trimester 1
- Volunteer and Vacation Work Fair: Trimester 2
Career informational interviewing and mentoring service (CIIMS)
An online resource designed to facilitate contact between Alumni members and current students, to help students in their career development.
Find out more about career mentoring
Email help
Email your questions to the Careers staff through the online query form
