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Employers say the video helps them assess your communication skills, motivation, personality and likely team fit.
What to say? Introduce yourself, your degree, a key strength or achievement, and the type of work you’re looking for.
Keep it to 60 seconds.

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Fill in all profile sections
Add career-related and non-career experiences (volunteering, leadership, side projects)
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Be clear about what you want

The type of work you're after
Industries or roles you’re interested in
Preferred work locations

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It shows employers you're committed to your career and professional development. Learn more at Professional Development.

For international students add visa & working rights info

Upload the EarlyCareerZ Visa and Work Rights Declaration Form so employers quickly understand your availability and entitlements.

Internships

Just about everyone wants an internship on their resume - because it works. But the truth is there's way more student demand than placements organised by your uni.

That’s why it pays to look beyond the usual options. At EarlyCareerZ, we connect students with small and large employers both inside and outside the usual uni channels. Many aren't locked into the traditional internship timeframes, so opportunities for you can be available year-round.

That's why creating your profile, makes it easy for those employers to find you based on your interests and availability.

Large Graduate and Intern Programs

Thinking of applying to one of the big graduate or intern programs? Go for it! As the saying goes, "you need to be in it to win it".

Just keep in mind, that on average only 3% of applicants to those programs actually get hired. So, if you're going apply, it makes sense to focus on the employers that are rated highly by students and graduates who’ve already been there.

You can find out courtesy of the Australian Association of Graduate Employers. Most large employers are members.

Top Graduate Employers

https://www.startmycareer.com.au/Top-Graduate-Employers

Top Intern Progams

https://www.startmycareer.com.au/Top-Intern-Programs

Roles for International Students

We know international students find it tough gaining work experience. That's despite the fact that many bring broader skills and experiences than their local counterparts.

Yes, there are employer sectors that cannot hire internationals. For example, Defence and some parts of Government. But for those who can, the truth is the process is all too hard. They're not familar with visa conditions and obligations. They're unsure about communication skills and whether an international student will be a cultural fit with their team.

EarlyCareerZ has made it a simpler and transparent process for employers.

✅ Firstly, we showcase your strengths and skills as a way to capture an employer's initial interest.

✅ The next step is watching your video. It makes it easy for them to decide if your communication skills are at the right level and if you're likely a good team fit.

✅ Finally, they view your uploaded EarlyCareerZ formatted Visa and Working Rights Declaration. It makes it easy for employers to navigate visa conditions.

You've checked the all boxes! Now it's up to the employer to reach out.

To help prepare you, we've included tips on how international students can best position themselves for employment. Check our Tips for International Student Job Seekers.

Work Experience

Career-related casual and project jobs are a great way to gain experience and earn money. But they don’t always show up where you’d expect.

Did you know it can take up to four days for a job to get approved on a uni careers hub? And advertising on traditional job boards, employers have to wait (and wait) to see if any quality candidate applies. For many employers, that time lag acts as a deterrent to hiring students in the first place.

In EarlyCareerZ, when an employer is ready to hire, they can instantly see your profile and reach out to see if you're interested. That makes for a super fast recruitment process. That means more opportunities to land a paid, career-related position.

Career Change and Recent Graduate Roles

Early talent recruitment doesn't stop with fresh graduates.

In fact, many employers define a "graduate" as someone with up to three years post-uni experience.

So whether you’re

Still looking for your first graduate position
A couple of years in and ready for that next step up, or
Making a career change after investing in your education

You’re in the right place. EarlyCareerZ helps you connect with employers who are actively looking for early career professionals, who bring experience and potential.

Create your profile, sit back and let employers come to you. You be in charge of your next step.

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