Recruitment in Australia
There are two ways in which students find employment in Australia.
- Graduate recruitment
- Standard recruitment
Graduate Recruitment
Some of the larger companies have established recruitment and training programs specifically for university graduates. These employers generally want to recruit people who are achieving credit average (or above) and are interested in training to achieve a leadership position.
The training usually lasts for one or two years. You will be a paid, permanent member of staff. Many companies require you to do ‘rotations’ - work in various departments with in the company.
Anyone in their final year, or a graduate one (sometimes two) years after graduation is allowed to apply.
Employers usually seek applications from graduates from March- May and August-September of the year before employment commences.
You application will usually be, a response to selection criteria, CV, application form, and covering letter. If your application survives initial screening and you are short listed by the employer, you are likely to be asked to attend an interview and/or an assessment centre.
Graduate Recruiters come to campus for,
A few employers will hold interviews on campus, however the majority of employers usually prefer to have interviews on their own premises so that you can learn more about the company.
Standard recruitment
Most students find work through standard recruitment. As many employers in Adelaide are small and medium sized companies they do not normally conduct large scale graduate recruitment programs.
Companies will advertise in newspapers (The Advertiser) and on recruitment websites.
You should be applying for vacancies 3 months before you would like start employment.