International graduate recruitment on the rise in Australia

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Antra

International students studying in Australia can be more confident of finding work after graduation.

Employer demand for international graduates has increased to levels not seen since the Global Financial Crisis in 2008, according to recent research conducted by Graduate Careers Australia (GCA).

The Graduate Outlook Survey, now in its seventh year, is an annual investigation into the trends and practices of the graduate labour market in Australasia. A total of 518 graduate employers from throughout Australia and New Zealand responded to the 2011 survey.

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Fast-tracked study with a side of Aussie culture

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Nizar

When Catalina Martinez-Pinto read about Macquarie’s Master of International Communication and Master of International Relations, she knew it would be ‘a perfect match’ for her.

“Life in Australia has been fun,” says dual degree student Catalina.

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Prepared for a career in conservation

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Nizar

“Environmental conservation is a field that is still in development, which makes it challenging as a future career,” says International Business and International Relations student Hai Trieu.

Hai says he is impressed with Macquarie’s internship program for its established connections with reputable organisations in different fields.

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Macquarie International Internship Program

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Nizar

Macquarie University’s Internship Program offers international students the opportunity to complement their studies with valuable work experience. In this video, current students describe the skills and knowledge they have gained from their internships.

For more information about internships at Macquarie University, visit www.international.mq.edu.au/internships

eBay internship opens doors for Swede

Posted on November 30, 2011 by rwallace

“An internship was a key factor in choosing to study abroad,” says Study Abroad student Joakim Pysch. “I saw the opportunity to spice up my resume by working for a major company in an international environment.”

“I’ve gained a lot of confidence and knowledge about working at a major multinational company like eBay,” says Study Abroad student Joakim Pysch. (Photo: Effy Alexakis)

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