Applied Employment Skills Package

Get the skills you need to stand out.

About the Applied Employment Skills Package

The Applied Employment Skills Package is designed to prepare you for success at university and in your future career and is available to all continuing and commencing students enrolled in an eligible course  offered by the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics.*

The Applied Employment Skills Package is designed to develop your professional networks, confidence, and the skills necessary to succeed in the job market. The package includes regular workshops, discussion groups and presentations as well as sessions devoted to writing CV’s, applications for employment and developing interview skills. Additionally, you will choose from a range of activities to acquire sufficient ‘points’ to earn a Certificate of Completion and a badge which can be shared on social media and displayed on your CV.

*Read the full Terms and Conditions (PDF 149.1 KB)

For more information or enquires, contact  business.skills@utas.edu.au.

Program Benefits

Networking

Industry connection

Mentoring

Professional associations

Practical skills

Volunteering

Frequently asked questions

The Applied Employment Skills Package is designed to develop your professional networks, confidence, and the skills necessary to succeed in the job market.

The package includes regular sessions delivered by as well as sessions devoted to writing CV’s, applications for employment and developing interview skills. You can choose from a range of activities to acquire sufficient ‘points’ to earn a Certificate of Completion and a badge which can be shared on social media and displayed on your CV.

The Applied Employment Skills Package is not a credit awarded unit.  Students that successfully complete the requirements will be given a Certificate of Completion.

Eligible students can opt in to the program by completing the Expression of Interest form.

The Applied Employment Skills Package is designed to prepare you for future employment opportunities. This program is not financially compensated.

The Applied Employment Skills Package will develop your employability skills and work readiness, and provide you with an extra advantage to be competitive in the job market. It also offers significant networking opportunities and a range of other benefits.

Yes, both international and domestic students are eligible for the Applied Employment Skills Package.

Offshore students who are categorised as studying “on campus” are eligible to participate in the program (i.e. students who are not able to study on-campus until borders reopen).

The Applied Employment Skills Package is a parallel employability program which involves active participation in a number of sessions designed to equip students for readiness for employment.

To ensure the best outcomes for students, package participants will be expected to actively participate in at least 80% of program workshops plus undertake approved activities to earn points and submit reflection and evidence requirements.

The Applied Employment Skills Package is available to students studying a course offered by the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics. Eligible courses are listed below:

Bachelor of Business with Honours, G4F

Bachelor of Business, B3A

Bachelor of Economics with Honours, C4E

Bachelor of Economics, B3B

Diploma of Construction Management, Z1X

Graduate Certificate in Behavioural Insights, C5V

Graduate Certificate in Business Studies - Domestic, 35A2

Graduate Certificate in Finance, 35N

Graduate Certificate in Marketing, C5F

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting, C5B

Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business, C5Q

Graduate Diploma in Finance, 36K

Graduate Diploma in Marketing, C6F

Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, C6C

Graduate Diploma of Finance, 36N

Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning, C6D

Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting, C6B

Master of Business Administration (International), 37J

Master of Finance (Specialisation), 37M

Master of Finance, 37K

Master of Finance, 37N

Master of Marketing Management, 37L

Master of Professional Accounting, C7S

Yes, the program is available to commencing and continuing students.

Yes, the program is available to commencing and continuing students.