Casual or part-time work is a great way to earn some money while studying. It’s also a way to gain work experience that looks great on your curriculum vitae (CV). Employers are looking for potential employees with a range of skills that can be demonstrated by balancing both study and work commitments.

Having work experience can improve your chances of finding graduate employment, and can build the soft skills that employers seek, like teamwork, time-management skills, communication skills and problem-solving. You might also choose to volunteer or do an internship, both great ways of getting some experience in the workplace, developing soft skills and boosting your career opportunities. You will also be able to practise and demonstrate your ability to balance your commitments with a willingness to work hard.

It’s important to consider how much time you are able to put into work before making any commitments. College work and study commitments should always be your top priority! Know when your deadlines are and when you might need to cut back your shifts. As a guide, you should avoid working more than 15 hours per week during a trimester if you’re a full-time student.

If you are an international student, you must also be aware of the working hour limits attached to your student visa.

Griffith University can help you understand your career options, market yourself to employers, and transition to graduate employment. They can also assist with finding suitable employment while you study!

The CareerHub is your one-stop shop for jobs, careers events and appointments. It’s a free online system where you can:

• search and apply for job vacancies
• book an appointment with a Careers Development Consultant
• find out information and register for job-search-related workshops and recruitment events
• browse industry/employer profiles.

Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.

• Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
• Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
• Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
• The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants

Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:

• Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
• Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
• Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
• PhD students can stay upto 4 years