Getting started
As soon as you get started at UWA, we encourage you to build your employability. At this stage, we have opportunities for you to explore what your future could look like, be mentored and learn from industry experts and gain real-world experience to road-test your potential career.
Here’s a checklist to help you get started:
- Design your study plan — Get in touch with your Student Office.
- Employability skills you'll need to develop — Understand the skills employers look for.
- UWA's Job Ready Program — Apply for the program as soon as you're enrolled.
- Join a UWA student club and society — A potential pathway to employment!
I would like to thank the UWA Careers Centre for all their efforts over the last year. Your career support, mentoring, guidance and assistance have added a lot of value, and it is great to know that you are always willing to help. Your friendly and welcoming personality makes it a pleasure to engage with your service.Gillian Ravlic
Master of Business Administration
Design your study plan
UWA has a lot on offer so we encourage you to touch base with your Student Office to ensure that you align your study plan with your career goals, have space to accommodate Work Integrated Learning units, practicums, field trips and even study abroad.
Employability skills you'll need to develop
It’s now time to get familiar with the skills employers look for when hiring. Employers seek candidates with a wide range of employability skills that complement their job-specific expertise and study. While on your university journey, keep these employability skills in mind.
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal skills
- Data analysis
- Resilience
- Organisation
- Technical
- Subject knowledge
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Language
- Negotiating
- Commercial awareness
Source: QS Global Employer Survey 2018
UWA Job Ready Program
The Job Ready Program was developed based on insights from over 80 industry partners and more than 1,000 UWA students. Each short, self-paced online module focuses on a core skill valued by industry. Upon completion, you’ll have practical skills in professional communication and be equipped to navigate the workplace with confidence.
Launching in August 2025.
Join a UWA student club and society
Joining a student club and society is a great way to build your employability skills while having fun doing it.... and with us there are more options than any other university in WA.
Student groups are a great opportunity to build your professional and interpersonal skills, create bonds with like-minded students and take an active part in your university experience.Taylor Wright
UWA Women in Business