The Graduate Recruitment Accelerator (GRA) prepares students to make competitive applications to for graduate employment programs. The program is open to Western Sydney University students in their penultimate or final year.
The program introduces you to graduate programs, and the employers offering graduate employment programs. You will also explore the career benefits provided by graduate programs, and how to ensure your applications are competitive.
Throughout the program, you are guided through a combination of online and in-person activities teaching you about the common graduate recruitment techniques used by a wide range of companies in Australia.
| Cost | No charge to Western Sydney University students or recent graduates. |
| Dates | Beginning Late November 2023 until March 2024 |
| Time Commitment | Flexible – Online Content is between 1-3 hours per week (not including holidays), Face-to-Face events vary across the program. |
| Delivery Mode | Online and face-to-face. |
By the end of the program, participants will have:
- An enhanced understanding of graduate programs available to them, and the recruitment practices commonly utilised by top recruiters.
- Update resources:
- LinkedIn profile
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Selection Criteria responses
- Practice in a mock Assessment Centre featuring graduate employers.*
- Access to a face-to-face mock interview with Western Sydney University Careers staff. *
- Access to an exclusive face-to-face networking event featuring attendees from top graduate recruiters looking for Western Sydney University students. *
- Exclusive online LinkedIn credentials for completion of the program. *
*contingent on active participation in and completion of the GRA program.
Applications open Tuesday 3rd October 2023. Submit your application to join the GRA program by clicking below
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PROGRAM OUTLINE
The Graduate Recruitment Accelerator program contains online and in-person learning content that gives you practical experience. We cover:
- Welcome Session
- Level 1: Introduction to GRA
- Level 2: What are Graduate Programs?
- Level 3: Identifying your Employability Skills
- Level 4: Resumes and Cover Letters
- Level 5: Addressing Selection Criteria
- Level 6: Online Applications and Video Applications
- Level 7: Mock Interviews
- Level 8: Assessment Centres & Psychometric Testing
- Level 9: Interacting with Employers: LinkedIn & Careers Expos
- Level 10: Networking Events
- Closing Event: Meet the Employers Evening
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is the Graduate Recruitment Accelerator online or in-person?
Is the Graduate Recruitment Accelerator online or in-person?
The Graduate Recruitment Accelerator program is a hybrid program, meaning it has both online presentations/activities, and face-to-face events.
When are the program’s dates for; online activities, online events, face-to-face events, etc.
When are the program’s dates for; online activities, online events, face-to-face events, etc.
Online activities are completed on our Western Edge platform and can be completed any time during the program. Certain online activities will be required prior to relevant face-to-face events (eg. Assessment Centre modules prior to the mock assessment centre), but these will be clearly explained during the program.
Face-to-face events have set dates and locations that will be announced prior to the end of 2023. These events will happen in February and March 2024.
What if I’m not available all summer?
What if I’m not available all summer?
That’s okay, GRA is designed to be flexible around your other commitments such as work, summer study, holidays, etc. Online modules are released in bulk, and any deadlines will be announced well ahead of time for you to plan.
Not all these sections are relevant to me, do I have to do them all?
Not all these sections are relevant to me, do I have to do them all?
Yes, all of these sections are common practices used in graduate program recruitment, so we will be encouraging everyone to complete them in sequence.
Please note, participants who do not complete key activities might not be eligible to attend the exclusive mock assessment centre, mock interview, and meet the employer sessions if events are high capacity.
Will there be someone to help me?
Will there be someone to help me?
Yes – the Western Sydney University Careers team will be contactable the entire time during the program to provide technical and program assistance whenever and wherever necessary.
- There will be a weekly online drop-in session every week where participants can talk to a Careers Education Consultant about the program, and any difficulties or questions they may have.
Is there a fee to attend the program?
Is there a fee to attend the program?
No, the entire program is planned as a zero-cost experience. All online activities, face-to-face events, and external events carry zero planned cost for students.
How are students selected for the program?
How are students selected for the program?
Students will apply via the application form on CareerHub, and answer the questions honestly about themselves. Students who provide all required information, and effectively explain their career goals and expectations in joining the program will be the most competitive.
Students will not be successful in joining the program if:
- Information supplied is inaccurate.
- Essential requested information is missing.
- Answers are short, or do not fully answer questions.
- Applications are high, and students do not fit key criteria for the program.
Can international students apply for the program?
Can international students apply for the program?
International students are welcome to apply for the Graduate Recruitment Accelerator.
Whilst the content in the program will still be relevant to you if you are an international student, please be mindful that graduate programs in Australia typically target Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.
What kind of employers will be at the events?
What kind of employers will be at the events?
Employers with graduate programs will be invited. Some niche industries might not have specific representatives at all events, but the skills gained in the program are still incredibly beneficial for graduates.
DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION?
Please use CareerHub’s Ask a Question feature to ask any additional questions, and a member of the team should respond in 1-3 business days.
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