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Employability training for students.
Transforming tertiary students into top-tier candidates through skill development and recruitment readiness.
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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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.
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.
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.
Trusted by thousands of students
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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.
Employability training - student participant.
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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.
Employability training - student participant.
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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.
Employability training - student participant.
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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.
Employability training - student participant.
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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!
Employability training - student participant.
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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.
Employability training - student participant.
Lean on Australia’s leading graduate employability specialist. You don’t have to do it alone.
Comprehensive, tailored and flexible employability workshops to suit
students' curriculums.
Internship Ready
What work experience opportunities exist with employers, and what is important to them.
Planning your approach to secure your internship – including networks, platforms and advertising channels.
Being your best, get noticed, building achievements and establish strong working relationships during your work experience.
Making the most of your internship experience to help secure a future graduate position.
Defining high-performing teams and our role within a team environment.
Capturing an audience’s attention, managing nerves and structuring a strong presentation.
What are the types of internships, and how do they help launch a career.
Hard thruths. Unpacking the job market by getting inside the mind of an employer.
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Recruit Ready
Understanding the stages of the graduate employment life cycle and hints and tips to navigate the recruitment process.
The importance of creating positive first impressions, including communication techniques to make a positive impact.
Understanding self and individual strengths and articulating them in a professional environment.
Navigating the job search process and exploring traditional v direct approach when looking for a job.
Structure, format and presentation of cover letters, resumes, and online job application forms.
Unpacking the structure and format of a job interview, including STAR behavioural interview techniques.
What are the different types of psychometric testing, and why and do employers use them.
Understanding the structure and format of a common assessment centre – including hints and tips to succeed.
Work Ready
Effectively managing the study-to-work transition, including stress, change and developing professional skills.
Defining culture in the Australian workplace – and comparing this to workplace culture in overseas countries.
Understanding what is unique about me and articulating a compelling elevator pitch professionally.
Setting ‘SMART’ goals and effectively managing our energy, time and priorities.
Practice positive business etiquette habits and behaviours in the workplace.
Defining networking, identifying social versus professional networks and understanding our online footprint.
Being able to prioritise tasks and manage time (and ourselves) better.
Working with difficult (and different) personalities in the workplace.
What is ‘GRIT’, how do we build it and know how and who to ask for feedback.
Becoming more assertive and offering feedback to others in the workplace.
Establishing good meeting structure and meeting etiquette.
Readygrad’s flagship self-paced online learning program.
These interactive online modules are designed to empower students with the essential skills needed to successfully transition from studying to working. Informed by the key aspects employers highly value in graduates, these self-paced topics can be utilised as a versatile offering across multiple campuses or integrated into a tailored workflow for a specific student cohort or program.
Identify your own signature strengths and the strengths in others and be able to articulate examples of where these strengths can be leveraged in the workplace.
Demonstrate using words, tone and body language in communication style while gaining insight into rapport-building techniques.
What is a personal brand? Define personal brand in a workplace context and build a personal brand action plan.
Develop SMART goals for transition into the workplace and identify networks to support goal attainment.
Understand the generational differences in the workplace and determine strategies for working with cross-generational teams.
What makes a high-performing team? Define diversity at work and discover how you can contribute to a high-performing culture in the workplace.
Understand the benefits of feedback to individual and team performance through identifying our own ‘blind spot’ and self-disclosure.
Identify the benefits and risks of politics in the workplace and demonstrate proactive networking techniques and habits.
What work experience opportunities exist with employers, and what is important to them.
Planning your approach to secure your internship – including networks, platforms and advertising channels.
Being your best, get noticed, building achievements and establish strong working relationships during your work experience.
Making the most of your internship experience to help secure a future graduate position.
Defining high-performing teams and our role within a team environment.
Capturing an audience’s attention, managing nerves and structuring a strong presentation.
What are the types of internships, and how do they help launch a career.
Hard truths. Unpacking the job market by getting inside the mind of an employer.
Creating an entrepreneurial mindset is critical to career success. This module provides an entry-level understanding of entrepreneurial concepts and empowers students with essential skills for the workplace.
For businesses to thrive, it is crucial to possess the capability to unearth novel concepts and prospects that can contribute to the betterment of the entire organization.
Don't know where to start?
Lean on Australia’s leading graduate employability specialist to help you out.
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We have partnered with Readygrad since 2014 on our BAcc Program. Their ability to customise and deliver engaging employability skills-based programs, 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.
Michelle Cook - Director Bachelor of Accounting Program - University of Technology Sydney
Case Study
Discover how our employability training have helped our partners.
The University of Technology Sydney
Don't just take our word for it.
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Southern Cross University
We engaged with Readygrad to assist us in making student employability a core part of our strategy and offering. They brought strong expertise and market knowledge that was 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.
Debbie Aarons - Director of Student Services
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The University of Sydney Business School
Readygrad holds a unique position in the Australian graduate development market. They hold substantial direct experience in the corporate graduate recruitment environment and also 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.
Careers Services Manager - Education Careers and Employability Office
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University of Technology Sydney
We have partnered with Readygrad since 2014 on our BAcc Program. Their ability to customise and deliver engaging employability skills-based programs, 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.
Director Bachelor of Accounting Program
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Curtin University
The Readygrad sessions complemented the services offered by Curtin University Careers Centre, with students reporting increased confidence, knowledge and insight of the graduate recruitment process, and a stronger awareness of their current employability skill level.
Associate Director - Curtin Careers Centre.
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The University of Sydney Business School
It’s been very satisfying to be able to offer quality Sydney-based Work Integrated Learning opportunities for our international students in partnership with Readygrad. The team at Readygrad really understand and align with our goal of offering relevant and authentic work experiences to our students regardless of the 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.
Careers Services Manager
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Lean on Australia’s leading graduate employability specialist. You don’t have to do it alone, contact us today.
Frequently asked questions
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.