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05/02/2010 19:18:23

Subject: 2011 Graduate Programs

dan

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With the recruitment season for many 2011 Australian Graduate Programs about to get underway, I thought I'd put together this thread for you to see some of the employers that we have been speaking to and working with over the last 6 months.

Remember that these Graduate Employers have graduate opportunities in over 20 different disciplines so there is something out there for everyone. You can use our GradMaker to filter these employers by industry here if you don't want to do the whole A - Z approach.

Click through on the links below to see what sort of streams are available at each graduate employer:

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE)

Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC)

Avocado Consulting

BDO

Boyce Chartered Accountants

BP

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)

Deloitte

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry (DAFF)

Department of Broadband, Communications & the Digital Economy (DBCDE)

Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)

Department of Families, Housing, Community Services & Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)

Futurestep

Lend Lease

L'Oreal

Mars Australia

Meltwater Group

NAB

OneSteel

The Treasury - Federal Government

Victorian Government

Walter Turnbull

Westpac

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Daniel Purchas
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19/03/2010 12:13:50

Subject: Re:2011 Graduate Programs

Kate

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Dan, just thought i would let you know OneSteel is not offering the grad program for IT discipline for 2011 (Information Systems).

taken directly from the grad site for applications -

OneSteel recently advertised our 2011 Graduate Vacancies across all program streams. Regrettably we have just been informed by the business leaders in Accounting & Finance and Information Systems, that we will not have any graduate vacancies in these streams for 2011.

Rather disappointing

26/08/2010 19:49:32

Subject: Re:2011 Graduate Programs

Tarai

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Hi Dan,

I currently live in Fiji. I plan to do my final 2 units next year March, to finish my Bachelor in IT program from Central Queensland University. I started in 2003, and next year would be my last year (long time I know). But even then, I'm still determined and hoping to find work over there when I finish. And I was wondering what's the chances of companies over there hiring someone who spent that much time in university like me? Hehe.

I like a little bit of Java Programming, Professional and Technical Communications, and Networks. And secondly, since I'm planning to finish my final units here, and graduate here, what do I need to do to get the attention of companies up there? Should I browse through these company websites (A-Z) you've listed and how do I get there attention?

Thanks Dan.

30/08/2010 11:21:24

Subject: Re:2011 Graduate Programs

dan

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Tarai wrote:Hi Dan,

I currently live in Fiji. I plan to do my final 2 units next year March, to finish my Bachelor in IT program from Central Queensland University. I started in 2003, and next year would be my last year (long time I know). But even then, I'm still determined and hoping to find work over there when I finish. And I was wondering what's the chances of companies over there hiring someone who spent that much time in university like me? Hehe.

I like a little bit of Java Programming, Professional and Technical Communications, and Networks. And secondly, since I'm planning to finish my final units here, and graduate here, what do I need to do to get the attention of companies up there? Should I browse through these company websites (A-Z) you've listed and how do I get there attention?

Thanks Dan.

Hey Tarai,

I wouldn't worry too much about the time spent at uni, I'm sure you can outline why it has taken you so long especially if you have been studying overseas.

I guess the biggest issue will be your work rights in Australia, do you have PR or are you a citizen?

In terms of I.T. positions, you should keep an eye on this part of our site here

There are a few employers taking applications now such as Accenture & IBM to name a few, however if you are looking next year in feb/mar/apr then there will be a wider range of employers recruiting so you have a bit of time up your sleeve.

Hope this helps, let me know if you have any more specific questions.

Dan

Daniel Purchas
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30/08/2010 15:49:24

Subject: Re:2011 Graduate Programs

Tarai

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Hi Dan,

Thanks for letting me know I have enough time. Next year March - June is my last semester and hopefully I'll pass. I just need to be reassured that the chances of getting a job up there is okay.

No, I don't have a PR or Australian citizenship. But can you guide me on what I need to do, so I can work there? Right now, I'm just doing bits of research here and there, on 'graduate programs' , and 'australian visas. I don't know what kind of visa I need to apply for. I did some research on the australian immigration website, and found one called an "Occupational Trainee Visa". I like that one because it gives me a chance to get work experience first. A totally different one I guess is a "Work Visa", where I'll actually be working for given duration. But all these visas depends on whether a company is interested in sponsoring me right?

What if a family member just sponsors me? And if I work there according to a given visa, will that help me to apply and achieve a PR?

Thanks Dan.

Regards,
Tarai.

31/08/2010 17:04:36

Subject: Re:2011 Graduate Programs

dan

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Tarai wrote:Hi Dan,

Thanks for letting me know I have enough time. Next year March - June is my last semester and hopefully I'll pass. I just need to be reassured that the chances of getting a job up there is okay.

No, I don't have a PR or Australian citizenship. But can you guide me on what I need to do, so I can work there? Right now, I'm just doing bits of research here and there, on 'graduate programs' , and 'australian visas. I don't know what kind of visa I need to apply for. I did some research on the australian immigration website, and found one called an "Occupational Trainee Visa". I like that one because it gives me a chance to get work experience first. A totally different one I guess is a "Work Visa", where I'll actually be working for given duration. But all these visas depends on whether a company is interested in sponsoring me right?

What if a family member just sponsors me? And if I work there according to a given visa, will that help me to apply and achieve a PR?

Thanks Dan.

Regards,
Tarai.

Hi Tarai,

I can't really give you too much advice on the Residency side of things as I'm not an expert at that, a lot of the time I know that employers have a hard requirement around residency status for applicants and usually you will need PR to get past initial screening. I would suggest asking some of the actual recruiters what they are looking for in terms of residency details.

Another avenue might be to speak to an immigration consultant/agent although this may not be a cheap option.

Hope this helps a bit and let us know if there is anything else.

Dan

Daniel Purchas
GradConnection Director

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