What time of year do companies recruit students? (please note this is a general guide and can differ according to industry type)
- On campus events (careers fairs etc) and activities commence first week of March and complete first week of April each year
- Applications are generally open until the completion of on campus activities
- Assessments, psych tests and interviews generally commence 2 weeks after application closing date.
- Offer stages are usually complete by June.
How do I book careers fairs?
You can book each on campus event directly through the careers centre. Their contact details for each uni can be found here (link to each uni)
Alternatively unimail can book all of your careers fair details through our distribution and logistics service. Click here for more information.
How many grads should I recruit?
This is a never ending question and is absolutely defined by your business needs, type and forecast. For further information on building a business case and confirming your grad needs, please click here to contact us:
How do companies generally accept applications?
Most are done online and there are a number of Application tracking systems available. Click here for a list of suppliers to this arena:
Should I host a program or a rotation?
This can be very dependant on your style of organization. Unimail is happy to work with you to identify your requirements and areas of need to work out how/how many and when you should recruit grads. Click here to find out how:
Do I need to advertise?
Generally speaking if you recruiter under 4 grads, we here at unimail would suggest online and internal referrals only.
Over 4 and dependant on degree needs, a higher level of marketing should ensue. Over 12 grads and a detailed marketing plan should be derived it can consist of some or all of the following:
- Graduate jobs directories
- Job sites specific to uni students
- General job sites
- Facebook advertising
- Search engine optomisation of your careers pages
- On campus activities
- Associations
- Student societies
- Targeted online marketing campaign
- Brochures
- Newspapers
- Uni jobs boards
- Info sessions
- Sponsorships
- On campus bbqs
- Orientation days
- Careers fairs
Is there a site I can place all uni jobs at once?
Yes! Go to http://www.careerhub.com.au/
What does a branding agency do?
A branding agency will look at what your company values and employer value proposition is and compile a creative that matches and enhances your image extension.