Online experience opportunities
by Amelia Mulcahy
Many students come across the same dilemma when reading through job advertisements - all the jobs they’re interested in require on-the-job experience. But how do you get that experience, especially if you’re a full-time student?
UniSA’s new Work Experience Fair may be the answer.
Now available online, the Work Experience Fair is a one-stop-shop when it comes to looking for placement opportunities in the University’s many fields of study.
UniSA Coordinator for Industry Engagement in the Learning and Teaching Unit, Kathryn Anderson, said a combination of work experience and a degree can make a big difference to student success in gaining future employment.
"Work experience is highly sought after by students, but it can be difficult to know where to find opportunities," she said.
"This is where the new online portal can help.
"It allows students to search for paid vacation programs, internships, cadetships and volunteer work that is relevant to their degree."
The Online Work Experience Fair was developed following successful on campus fairs at each metropolitan campus during May. The on campus fair is an annual event while the online fair is a resource that can be accessed all year round.
Anderson said the benefits of work experience go beyond looking good on a resume.
"Work experience students have the best networking opportunity open to them when they interact with their professional colleagues," she said.
"A good work experience placement can often lead to employment within the organisation or a referral to other opportunities.
"Providing this opportunity for our students to make important connections with future employers and practice a little of what they are learning in a real world context is all a part of our goal to expand experiential learning opportunities for our students."
For more information visit the Work Experience Fair Online