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2008 Vacation and Work Experience Expo

The University of Newcastle Vacation and Work Experience Expo was held Thursday August 14th, 2008

To see the list of organisations that attended for the 2008 Expo, click here.

To see a copy of the 2008 program, click here.

The Next Step

Undertaking vacation, paid or unpaid work experience while studying has many benefits including:

Gaining hands-on experience that can be used on your resume and job application
Putting you in immediate contact with potential employers – broadening your network of contacts
Potentially putting you in a position to find out about upcoming employment positions before they are advertised – being in the right place at the right time!
Seeing theory being put into practice can enhance your understanding of your field of study and could help you achieve better grades
May assist with career decision process – good way to decide whether this type of job is of interest to you

Employers are on the lookout for students who are serious in their commitment to their chosen careers. Attendance at the expo is a great way of making a favourable first impression.

The Vacation and Work Experience Expo can offer you:

A chance to meet valuable professional contacts in an informal environment
Insight into your future career path
A foot in the door!

2007 Program Booklet - The program booklet for last year's Vacation and Work Experience Expo - including a list of all attending employers - can be viewed here.

Tips for Students - A useful set of tips for students attending the expo can be found here.