Need some career inspiration?
Curious about where a Deakin degree can take you? Browse our career stories for inspiration on turning your course into a career.
Supporting your progress from course to career
From workplace learning to post-graduation employment advice, Deakin can help you progress along a rewarding career path. We even support you to find volunteer and freelancing endeavours to build your resume.
Career coaching
We provide career advice tailored to your goals and strengths. Explore your options, develop an action plan and market your skills to potential employers with help from our experienced advisers.
Career success workshops
Our practical, personalised workshops help you build your confidence and enhance your marketability. Topics include building your personal brand, creating a CV and preparing for an interview.
Resume reviews
Access our AI-driven resume review tool and make real-time updates to the structure and format of your resume. This service is available to help current students and graduates submit the best application possible.
Internships
Deakin can help you find an internship that will give a career advantage. We even facilitate innovative work-integrated learning internships on projects with not-for-profit and community organisations.
Deakin career and employment service
As a member of the Deakin community, you get lifetime access to our career service, DeakinTALENT. They provide advice, mentoring and resources to empower you to build your ideal career. From finding an internship and searching for your first job while studying to career progression after graduation, we are here for you.
Deakin’s career service is a door opener for professional development. It provides a thoroughly designed suite of tools to help you become job ready throughout, and even after, your degree.
Hoa Pham
Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations)
Want to go on a student work placement?
Gain valuable experience before you enter the workforce. At Deakin we offer a wide range of internship, placement and work-integrated learning opportunities to give you a competitive edge and head start on your career.
Thinking about the next phase of your career?
Are you already in the workforce and looking for that next big move? Whether you are currently studying or already graduated, our specialised services can help you advance your current career path or even make a career change.
Improve your research employability
Deakin University enhances the PhD experience with professional development, industry collaboration and personal growth opportunities. Our goal is to improve your career options through networking, practical experience and specialised training beyond the core research work.
Helping international students succeed
Our international student career service supports you while studying and after you graduate. Learn about the Australian workforce and build your marketability and networking skills with our dedicated programs. Whether you are looking for part-time work while studying, an internship or a job after graduation, we can help you. We even offer advice about your career options overseas.
Do you want to employ a Deakin student?
Our students can make valuable contributions to your business during internships and work placements. Facilitating a student’s learning is a great way for you to shape the future of your industry.
Rankings and footnotes
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
Contact us
Our friendly student advisers are available to discuss how a Deakin degree can lead to your ideal career.
Domestic students
1800 693 888
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International students
+61 3 9918 9188
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