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Mount Gambier campus

Tuesday 9 September – Wednesday 10 September 2025

UniSA Career Services is coming back to Mount Gambier!

Are you keen to understand how to plan and develop your career, optimise your employability, prepare high-quality graduate applications, develop job search strategies and access career-related support services? You are invited to join a range of sessions prepared to build your skills, knowledge and expertise in preparing to further your career.

The sessions listed below include in-class sessions and the opportunity to meet personally with Claire Curyer, UniSA Career Adviser.

We recommend that you add these sessions to your calendar and book in early where registration is required.

We look forward to meeting you on campus!

For any enquiries, please contact Peta Crewe on Peta.Crewe@unisa.edu.au

Tuesday 9 September 2025

11:00am–12:00pm

Introduction to your career development (Foundation Studies) – LC1-32A

Have you ever found yourself asking questions like these: Where can my studies take me? What are my future career choices? Where will I find work, what are my options and how can I figure out what will suit me? In this workshop, we will help you explore the answers to some of these questions!

1:00pm–2:00pm

Career guidance 1:1 or drop-in sessions with Claire Curyer – LC1-21

This is your opportunity to personally connect with Claire, our experienced career adviser, to have your resume/cover letter checked, get suggestions on how to build your experience, gain tips and hints on preparing for an interview, and discuss your career direction and plan.

Drop-ins are welcome, but if you would like to book a 1:1 appointment with Claire while she is on campus, please contact her directly to book a time at claire.curyer@unisa.edu.au

2:00pm–3:00pm

How to write a winning resume and cover letter – LC1-0

In this session, learn the 'resume basics'; what employers expect to see in your resume, how to be as competitive as possible, and the key steps to writing a great cover letter that stands out. This session is open to all students.

Register here

 

 

Wednesday 10 September 2025

9:00am–10:00am

Career guidance 1:1 or drop-in sessions with Claire Curyer – LC1-21

This is your opportunity to personally connect with Claire, our experienced career adviser, to have your resume/cover letter checked, get suggestions on how to build your experience, gain tips and hints on preparing for an interview, and discuss your career direction and plan.

Drop-ins are welcome, but if you would like to book a 1:1 appointment with Claire while she is on campus, please contact her directly to book a time at claire.curyer@unisa.edu.au

10:00am–11:00am

How to have a successful industry placement – LC1-02

Undertaking an internship or work placement at university is such an important way to start preparing yourself for and taking the right steps towards your future career.

Career Services recommends that you take every opportunity to build on your experience through undertaking placements, as the benefits of undertaking work experience are significant.

In this workshop, we’ll explore why industry placements matter, the importance of career planning and placements, how to prepare for your placement, ways to make a good impression, how to make the most of your placement and how to reflect on your placement. 

This session is open to all students.

Register here 

12:00pm–1:00pm

How can UniSA Career Services help during your studies? (Aboriginal Pathways Program) – LC1-37

Learn about the range of career services, support and online resources available to you while you study and how it can boost your career confidence and preparedness. You will also learn about some of the most important factors when it comes to career planning, making decisions and managing your career for the long term.

1:00pm–1:30pm

Preparing for placement (First-year nursing students) – LC1-32B

Set yourself up for a successful placement, ensuring you not only make the most of the opportunity but also build professional networks in the process. Understand the importance of volunteering and how this can build your employability skills, and utilise social media to your advantage. All this is covered in a workshop designed specifically for first year nursing students.

1:30pm–3:00pm

Career guidance 1:1 or drop-in sessions with Claire Curyer – LC1-21

This is your opportunity to personally connect with Claire, our experienced career adviser, to have your resume/cover letter checked, get suggestions on how to build your experience, gain tips and hints on preparing for an interview, and discuss your career direction and plan.

Drop-ins are welcome, but if you would like to book a 1:1 appointment with Claire while she is on campus, please contact her directly to book a time at claire.curyer@unisa.edu.au

 

Other Resources

Seeking further assistance outside of the workshops listed above? These other services are also available to you as a regional student:

  • Access to UniSA’s online jobs and events board, UniSA CareerHub.
  • Appointments with Career Advisers are available online or by phone here.
  • Access to online and recorded workshops and presentations through LearnOnline.
  • Self-Help Career Resources are available 24/7 through UniSA CareerHub.
  • Careers Weekly Newsletters are distributed every Friday highlighting a range of employment and volunteering opportunities.
  • A range of careers related information and resources through a greatly improved Career Services website.
  • Are you on track to achieve your career goals? Complete the Career Readiness Questionnaire to check how career ready you are and to receive a personalised action plan.