Career Discovery Bootcamp

Feeling overwhelmed by the diverse career options available? Curious about where your degree can lead? Don't worry, you're not alone! Join the Career Discovery Bootcamp to discover and shape your career path through structured engagement with industry professionals.

What is the Career Discovery Bootcamp?

Specifically developed for FBE students in the ‘Discover’ career mapping phase, the Career Discovery Bootcamp provides structured engagement with industry professionals. Whether you’re exploring majors or seeking clarity in your career direction, the Career Discovery Bootcamp is designed to provide insight and empower you to take the next step forward.

Choose from the following offerings to kick-start your journey of career discovery!

  • Employer-Led Panels

    Delve into the world of Business and Economics firsthand by participating in Industry Panels. Engage with experienced professionals and recent graduates as they outline their career journeys, provide insight into their daily activities, and share skills for achieving success in their field.

    Join one or all of the following online industry panels:

    • Careers in Accounting
    • Careers in Finance and Economics
    • Careers in Management and Marketing

    Each panel features facilitated discussion, skill development activities, and the opportunity for Q&A.

  • Employer Speed Networking

    Are you eager to enhance your interpersonal skills and connect with potential employers in a supportive environment? Gain invaluable insights and proven strategies from experienced professionals on how to identify, initiate, and maintain meaningful connections and conversations with the 'right' people.

    Then, put your newfound knowledge into practice during an interactive round-robin style session, where you'll have the opportunity to engage directly with employers across various industries. Gain insight into navigating recruitment processes and uncover career pathways you may not have considered!

  • Company Immersion Visits

    Gain valuable firsthand insight by immersing yourself in the daily routines of employees at leading organisations.

    Interact with company representatives across different departments to gain diverse perspectives and insights, and tour office premises to immerse yourself in their corporate culture and working environment. Discover the key qualities and attributes these organisations seek in their future recruits, and form connections that could shape your career journey.

Why should I participate?

Participating in the Career Discovery Bootcamp offers a range of benefits:

  • Explore diverse career pathways within Business and Economics
  • Enhance your career readiness and decision-making skills
  • Strengthen your interpersonal and networking skills
  • Form meaningful connections with peers and industry leaders
  • Gain insider perspectives and ‘real-world’ skills

Key dates, Semester 1, 2024

ActionDateTime
Applications OpenMonday 19 February9am (AEDT)
Applications CloseSunday 17 March5pm (AEDT)
Application OutcomeThursday 21 MarchBefore 5pm (AEDT)
Industry Panel | Accounting (online)Wednesday 10 April5pm - 6:30pm (AEST)
Industry Panel | Finance and Economics (online)Thursday 11 April5pm - 6:30pm (AEST)
Industry Panel | Management and Marketing (online) Friday 12 April12pm - 1:30pm (AEST)
Industry Speed Networking (in-person)Tuesday 16 April12pm - 2pm (AEST)
Industry Immersion Visits (in-person)Monday 8 - Friday 19 AprilTo be advised (AEST)

Am I eligible?

To apply for the FBE Career Discovery Bootcamp, you must be enrolled in the Faculty of Business and Economics.

How do I apply?

Applications for Semester 1 have now closed. To be notified when applications for Semester 2 open in July, please complete the expression of interest form.

Express your interest here

Contact us

If you have a question regarding the Career Discovery Bootcamp, please email us at fbe-employability@unimelb.edu.au.