Course Overview

  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Modules: 6
  • Materials: Text, Videos, Infographics, Quizzes

Course Focus

Preparing to find part-time or casual work while maintaining a work/study balance. Suitable for students who need to cover living expenses and other costs or are seeking to gain job skills while studying. Used to support student acquisition and retention strategies.

Course Takeaways

  • LinkedIn microcredential
  • Certificate

Course Structure

The Finding Part-Time Work While Studying Course consists of 6 online modules in total, with 4 – 9 units per module. Students can take the course on any device at their own pace. Each module is designed to support both domestic and international students through the process of finding, applying for, and starting a part-time job, and will support student recruitment, orientation, and retention initiatives.

Module Breakdown

  1. Where to Find Work

    • Introduction to which industries are hiring
    • Concept of permission to work (for international students)
    • Focus on different work types (part-time and casual work arrangements)

  2. Written Materials

    • Prepare a value proposition and pitch statement
    • Prepare key written documents for the job application process
    • Overview of how to prepare a LinkedIn profile
    • Manage online reputation and social media privacy settings

  3. Finding Work + Job Interviews

    • 13 key units covering:
      • Walking around for work
      • Applying online
      • Current job advertisements
      • Developing networking skills
      • Understanding internships and work trials
      • Considering the gig economy or starting a business
      • Preparing for a job interview
      • Managing online interviews
      • Practicing common interview questions

  4. Positive Mindset

    • Building confidence, resilience, and persistence
    • Learning from missed opportunities

  5. Employment Rights

    • Introduction to the Fair Work Ombudsman
    • Understand work rights and responsibilities
    • Types of employment contracts and rates of pay
    • Managing taxation and superannuation payments in Australia
    • Advice for international students on superannuation payments after studying

  6. Course Completion

    • Course checklist and quizzes
    • Download course certificate
    • Instructions for adding certificate and microcredential to LinkedIn profile

Additional Offerings

  • Customizable course content for different cohorts and industries.
  • Emphasis on student employability skills and high-quality course materials.
  • Support for students to upload certificates to LinkedIn.

Conclusion

Successful Graduate provides employability training to enhance student outcomes, with flexible learning frameworks that comply with WCAG standards. Contact us for tailored courses that fit your educational needs.