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Employer connections

We connect daily with employers (from large to SMEs), so our training programs are always up-to-date and reflect current trends and demands in the job market.

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Recruiter insights

We share insights on what goes on in the minds of graduate recruiters and the winning strategies that will make your students shine in their eyes.

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Expert guidance

Our approach is to deliver the unadulterated truth about the job market with a touch of tough love, enabling us to help your institution effectively convey the right message to students.

We offer

Expertise-driven skill development and employability training.

Our training content draws on over 30 years of hands-on experience in the recruitment space in Australia, helping your students become employable. We are constantly connected to the beating heart of employers, both big and small, ensuring that our training is always cutting-edge. Tertiary students highly value guidance from external experts, and that's exactly what we provide. Expect more than resume tips and interview skills; we offer insider knowledge on strategic job searching, recruiter secrets, resilience building, and more.

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Employability Training

Comprehensive, tailored and flexible employability workshops to suit
your students' curriculums.

Starting from $1,200, you can choose from a wide range of our most popular workshops, delivered on campus or live online. From 60-90 minute workshops to half or full-day bootcamps, these sessions are designed to help students with the knowledge and skills to source, prepare for and succeed in an internship or graduate position.

These are some of our curated workshop bundles for each stage of your student's learning journey, which target specific student groups or skill areas.

Providing rich and practical insights for international students to help them navigate the Australian job market – both getting a job and succeeding in the workplace.

  • Strategic job search – exploring different approaches to the job search process.
  • Busting the myths of getting a job – sharing the ‘hard truths’ about the job market.
  • Australian workplace culture – succeeding in the Australian workplace (and how it differs from other cultures).

Suggested audience: international students who are studying in Australia.

International Students unleashed

To support and guide those students who are early on in their journey. An introduction to the importance of individual strengths, employability skills and the power of work experience.

  • The graduate employment landscape – market insights of the graduate job market and key stages, tools and platforms employers use to recruit graduates.
  • Getting to know YOU – what makes you unique, and how do you uncover and leverage your strengths.
  • Business etiquette & building rapport – an introduction to effectively interacting in a professional environment.

Suggested audience: students who have recently begun their university journey (first- or second-year).

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Exploring the types, structure, format and value of internships and how they benefit students as a critical component of a career journey.

  • The power of work experience – the benefit of having work experience as a first step of your career journey.
  • Strategies for sourcing an opportunity – how and where to find and secure an internship.
  • How to shine in a placement – critical hints and tips to ensure you prepare and succeed.

Suggested audience: students at the early to midpoint of their tertiary study journey and seeking work experience related to their degree.

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Sharing our deep expertise, insights and hints and tips on what the recruitment process involves and how to be your best.

  • Winning job applications – cover letters, resumes and online applications that cut through!
  • Psychometric testing & video interviews – How and why employers use these recruitment tools and platforms.
  • Preparing for assessment centres – Unpacking assessment centre activities and what employers measure.
  • Successful job interviews – deep insight into the structure, format and approach to an interview process.

Suggested audience: students planning to make job applications and prepare for recruitment.

Navigating the graduate recruitment process

The transition of study to the workplace is a key step for any student. What do employers want, and what skills are critical for success?

  • Creating positive first impressions – making an authentic and professional impact when meeting someone for the first time.
  • Your personal brand (and elevator pitch) – understanding ourselves and our strengths and compellingly introducing ourselves.
  • Transition to work-life – embracing change and effectively managing the study-to-work transition.

Suggested audience: students planning to start their first professional role (internships & graduate positions).

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Going deeper into the skills employers require in the world of work through advanced insights and professional development.

  • Navigating organisations & networking for success – how companies are structured and how to build and maintain professional networks.
  • Working in diverse teams – types of teams and understanding differences in team members.
  • Building resilience and receiving feedback – Understanding (and improving) our GRIT level and using feedback for self-improvement.
  • Managing impostor syndrome – what is imposter syndrome? Who suffers from it and is comfortable with it?

Suggested audience: students with some knowledge and experience looking to go to the next level.

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Students who may have completed their studies but are still unemployed in their study area don’t know where to start.

  • Top 10 recruiter secrets – insight into how and why employers recruit and uncovering hints and tips to succeed.
  • Leveraging work experience – using previous work experience as a foundation to articulate value and employability.
  • Job application strategies (advanced) – refining and improving cover letters, resumes and online applications.

Suggested audience: students who have finished their studies in the last 12 months and require further assistance to secure employment.

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Interested in individual workshops? Here is a list of our most popular options. Feel free to mix, match, and create your own bundle. The choice is yours!

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Internship Ready

The power of work experience

What work experience opportunities exist with employers, and what is important to them.

Strategies for sourcing an opportunity

Planning your approach to secure your internship – including networks, platforms and advertising channels.

How to shine in a placement

Being your best, get noticed, building achievements and establish strong working relationships during your work experience.

Leveraging your work experience

Making the most of your internship experience to help secure a future graduate position.

Successful teams

Defining high-performing teams and our role within a team environment.

Presenting with impact

Capturing an audience’s attention, managing nerves and structuring a strong presentation.

The value of internships

What are the types of internships, and how do they help launch a career.

Busting the myths of getting a job

Hard thruths. Unpacking the job market by getting inside the mind of an employer.

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Recruit Ready

The graduate employment journey

Understanding the stages of the graduate employment life cycle and hints and tips to navigate the recruitment process.

Positive first impressions

The importance of creating positive first impressions, including communication techniques to make a positive impact.

Getting to know ‘you’

Understanding self and individual strengths and articulating them in a professional environment.

Strategic job search

Navigating the job search process and exploring traditional v direct approach when looking for a job.

Winning job applications

Structure, format and presentation of cover letters, resumes, and online job application forms.

Successful job interviews

Unpacking the structure and format of a job interview, including STAR behavioural interview techniques.

Navigating psychometric testing

What are the different types of psychometric testing, and why and do employers use them.

Preparing for assessment centres

Understanding the structure and format of a common assessment centre – including hints and tips to succeed.

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Work Ready

Transitioning to work life

Effectively managing the study-to-work transition, including stress, change and developing professional skills.

Australian workplace culture

Defining culture in the Australian workplace – and comparing this to workplace culture in overseas countries.

Personal brand & elevator pitch

Understanding what is unique about me and articulating a compelling elevator pitch professionally.

Goal setting & time management

Setting ‘SMART’ goals and effectively managing our energy, time and priorities.

Building rapport & business etiquette

Practice positive business etiquette habits and behaviours in the workplace.

Networking for success

Defining networking, identifying social versus professional networks and understanding our online footprint.

Prioritising tasks and time management

Being able to prioritise tasks and manage time (and ourselves) better.

Dealing with difficult personalities

Working with difficult (and different) personalities in the workplace.

Building resilience & receiving feedback

What is ‘GRIT’, how do we build it and know how and who to ask for feedback.

Giving feedback

Becoming more assertive and offering feedback to others in the workplace.

Meeting management

Establishing good meeting structure and meeting etiquette.

Don't see the right solution? Let us help you customise one for you.

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Years of graduate employability experience
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Students helped with employability
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Don't just take our word for it.

  • We engaged Readygrad to assist us in making student employability a core part of our strategy and offering. They brought strong expertise and market knowledge that were invaluable in developing and implementing a unique student employability journey. Readygrad has been professional, creative, flexible, and enjoyable to work with as a true partner.
    Southern Cross University
    Debbie Aarons - Director of Student Services
  • Readygrad holds a unique position in the Australian graduate development market. They have substantial direct experience in the corporate graduate recruitment environment and intimate working relationships with universities and tertiary careers services to bring improved graduate recruitment and skill development solutions to student programs. No one else in the market has such strong, credible experience of "both sides of the fence". Readygrad are a pleasure to work with. Always focused on meeting client needs above and beyond what was required.
    The University of Sydney
    Business School
    Careers Services Manager - Education Careers and Employability Office
  • We have partnered with Readygrad since 2014 on our BAcc Program. Their ability to customise and deliver engaging employability skills-based programs and immersions and provide practical market insights have been a key ingredient to the success of our program. These interactions seamlessly complement our existing program, which has seen our program improve first-round, permanent graduate offers accepted by employers from around 80% to 100%. We highly value our partnership with Readygrad and see them as a credible and trusted component of our program.
    University of Technology Sydney
    Director Bachelor of Accounting Program
  • The Readygrad sessions complemented the services offered by Curtin University Careers Centre, with students reporting increased confidence, knowledge, and insight into the graduate recruitment process and a stronger awareness of their current employability skill level.
    Curtin University
    Associate Director - Curtin Careers Centre
  • It’s been very satisfying to offer quality Sydney-based Work Integrated Learning opportunities for our international students in partnership with Readygrad. The team at Readygrad understand and aligns with our goal of offering relevant and authentic work experiences to our students regardless of their demographic. This is a challenging objective in a very competitive environment, but Readygrad’s professionalism and strong connection with the industry allow them to deliver time and time again.
    The University of Sydney
    Business School
    Careers Services Manager
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We deliver our employability training to many of Australia's leading universities.

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Trusted by thousands of students

  • Your section of the networking event was really inspiring and captivating, with me trying to frantically type all your wonderful tips down. It isn’t every day you hear valued advice that you shared and not really a topic I have learnt before. It has really opened my eyes how tough it can be for a future employer to sort out all those resumes….I am so grateful you gave us insightful tips, whilst providing us with examples as you went.
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  • It was extremely enlightening for me personally to know what goes on behind the curtain during the hiring process and to see it from a recruiter/employer's perspective. As a student, I am much more aware now where to focus and also know what mistakes I should avoid by applying for a job….I have now a clearer picture of what to expect and how to stand out as an applicant.
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  • Your session profoundly impacted me, and I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your invaluable insights. Your expertise and depth of knowledge on the subject matter were truly remarkable. How you delivered the presentation was engaging, informative and thought-provoking.
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    Employability training
  • I am grateful for the time you spent explaining the top things the hiring managers look out for from the prospect and recommending strategies for achieving them. It was really helpful to plan out my interview I especially appreciate your elaborate list of important attributes one must possess to stand out from the other prospect.
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    Employability training
  • You shared some extremely profound tips for preparing students for their future beyond the teachings of their degrees. I was particularly interested in the point that suggested how characteristics set you apart more than your qualifications. I couldn’t agree more!
    Student participant
    Employability training
  • After listening to your talk, I learned many new steps to take…as an international student, I felt ill-equipped to look for professional jobs, unsure of how to prepare…but your talk has provided me with a clear perspective. I deeply appreciate it.
    Student participant
    Employability training

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Frequently asked questions

What types of skill development employability workshops do you offer?
Readygrad offers a diverse range of skill development workshops both in-person and online. These include soft skills training, technical skills enhancement, leadership development, job search techniques and communication skills improvement workshops. Our sessions equip your students with the necessary skills to excel in their respective fields. The training not only focuses on improving existing skills but also on developing new ones that are in high demand in the job market.
What topics are included in your skill development employability workshops?
Our employability workshops cover techniques to find and succeed in an internship, how to prepare and excel in the job interview process, and how to amplify student success in the workplace. These topics significantly enrich the professional skill set of our program participants, making them more marketable and competitive.
How can attending Readygrad's workshops help your students in the job market?
Our workshops are designed to increase an individual's employability by providing them with the skills and knowledge employers value. Participants can gain valuable skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication, transferable across different jobs and industries. Combined with industry-specific training, these skills can significantly boost your students' career advancement goals.
How are Readygrad's seminars and workshops tailored to the job market's needs?
We constantly update and customise our workshops based on job market requirements. We conduct regular research to identify emerging trends and skills in demand and incorporate them into our training sessions. This ensures that our participants' skills match the current employer's expectations and adhere to industry standards.
How do the Skill Development Employability Workshops help students transition to the workplace?

Skill Development Employability Workshops are specially designed programs to enhance students' and graduates' skills and competencies to make them job-ready. They focus on developing hard and soft skills essential for a smooth transition from academic life to professional workplaces.

These workshops involve various forms of interactive content and are led by industry experts who share their knowledge and experiences, providing insights into the realities of the job market. For example, a workshop on 'Transitioning to work life' might cover aspects like corporate etiquette, understanding company hierarchies, and effective communication in the workplace.

Our workshops provide a forum for students to engage in practical exercises to learn and practice new skills. For instance, a workshop on 'Interview Skills' would involve mock interviews, feedback sessions, and tips on handling different interview questions.

Catering to the job market's current needs is critical. These workshops are dynamic and adapt to changes in industry trends and demands. This ensures students are equipped with the most relevant and in-demand skills, increasing their employability.