The series of annual Joblink Summits – flagship events of Flinders’ Careers and Employability program - are fast approaching with a diverse range of industry employers coming on campus to interact with our students and recent graduates.
Aligned to the College of Business, Government and Law, the College of Science and Engineering, the College of Humanities, Arts and the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, the Joblink Summits offer industries the opportunity to connect with a large number of students and recent graduates across many degree areas.
The South Australian Government has signed on as major sponsor across three Joblink Summits for the third consecutive year, providing attendees with an invaluable insight into the public service – being the state’s largest employer – as well as identifying career pathways across state government departments and agencies.
The conference-style Joblink Summits were introduced in 2018, replacing the old-fashioned career expo model. They allow potential employers to address all attendees in a conference-style format before hosting smaller information sessions with interested students.
This year, two Joblink Summits have been included in the O’Week program of events, so they are more accessible to students with competing priorities and better align with the graduate recruitment cycle.
“By presenting these key events earlier in the year, we are increasing the offering of orientation activities for continuing students and give commencing students something to keep in mind as they progress through their degree here at Flinders,” says Flinders University Employer Activation lead, Morgan Whiffen.
“In 2019, 90% of students who attended a Joblink Summit felt better informed about their career options, and industry attendees commented on the improved quality of conversations with students.
Joblink Summits are highly relevant to penultimate, final year students, and recent graduates. Staff are welcome to attend, and we strongly encourage those who interact with students in their penultimate and final years of study to promote these annual events to take advantage of this opportunity to make valuable connections with employers.
Students and recent graduates can register for the Joblink Summits on CareerHub via OKTA.
Business & Government Joblink Summit | Thurs 27 February 10am-2pm | Bedford Park Campus
Industry Partners: Westpac Group, Department of Defence, Woolworths Group, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, City of Mitcham, Department of Child Protection, Environment Protection Authority, Department for Energy and Mining, Department for Innovation and Skill, SAPOL.
Science & Technology Joblink Summit | Friday 28 February 10am-2pm | Tonsley Campus
Industry Partners: tbh, RAA, Department of Defence, Accenture, Head full of Heart, BHP, ARUP, LIFELENZ, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Nova Systems, BAE Systems Australia, Chamonix, Environment Protection Authority, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Department for Energy and Mining.
Society & The Arts Joblink Summit | Thursday 12 March 10am-1:30pm | Bedford Park Campus
Industry Partners: Adelaide Advertising and Design Club, Project Everest Ventures, Australian Association of Social Work, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, NDIS/Mission Australia, SAPOL, Department for Child Protection.
Teaching & Education Joblink Summit |Thursday 16 April | Bedford Park Campus
Staff can access Joblink Summit updates and other career-related events and resources by adding CareerHub to their Okta dashboard and logging in.
To understand more about the program, watch this short video from the 2019 Joblink Summits.
For more information about the Joblink Summits, contact careers@flinders.edu.au