{"id":60972,"date":"2026-07-23T16:18:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T06:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/?p=60972"},"modified":"2026-07-23T16:18:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T06:18:08","slug":"employability-expo-turn-conversations-into-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/employability-expo-turn-conversations-into-opportunity\/","title":{"rendered":"Employability Expo: Turn conversations into opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For many students, finding a job after graduation can feel like a mystery. How do employers recruit? What are they actually looking for? And how do you make yourself stand out before you’ve even finished your degree?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bundoora Employability Expo<\/a> on<\/strong> Wednesday 12 August<\/strong> is designed to answer those questions – and put you face-to-face with the people who could shape your future career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than 50 employers<\/strong> will be at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus to meet La Trobe students, share opportunities and offer insights into their organisations. Whether you’re looking for a placement, graduate program, casual work or simply exploring what’s out there, the Expo is one of the easiest ways to start building professional connections while you’re still studying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For all students at all stages <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The biggest misconception about careers expos is that they’re only for final-year students looking for a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reality, they’re valuable no matter where you are in your degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For first-year students, it’s an opportunity to explore different industries and learn what employers value. Mid-degree students can start building networks, ask about placements and gain insights that will help shape future decisions. Final-year students can have meaningful conversations about graduate opportunities and recruitment timelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The earlier you start engaging with employers, the more confident you’ll feel when it’s time to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet the people behind the job ads<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Online job descriptions only tell part of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the Expo, you’ll have the chance to speak directly with recruiters, hiring managers and industry representatives about what it’s really like to work in their organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask about graduate programs. Learn what makes an application stand out. Find out which skills they’re looking for now – and which ones will matter in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These conversations can give you insights that simply aren’t available online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hear what employers really want<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the highlights of this year’s Expo is an employer panel focused on the graduate recruitment process<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recruitment can seem confusing from the outside, with online applications, assessment centres, interviews and psychometric testing often feeling like unfamiliar territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The panel will unpack how employers recruit graduates, explain what they’re looking for at each stage, and share practical advice to help students approach the process with greater confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve ever wondered what happens after you click “Apply”, this is your chance to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refresh your LinkedIn – and your professional image<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your LinkedIn profile is often one of the first places employers will look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this year’s Expo, students can receive a free professional LinkedIn headshot<\/strong><\/a>, giving their profile an instant upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better still, there’s an opportunity to win a LinkedIn Premium membership<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To go into the draw, simply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n