Unsure about where your degree can lead? Discover and shape your career path through attending discipline-specific employer panels and workplace tours. Gain career insights to help make informed decisions.
What is the Career Discovery Immersion?
Specifically developed for FBE students in the ‘Discover’ career mapping phase, the Career Discovery Immersion offers structured engagement with industry professionals to help you explore your career options. Whether you’re exploring majors or seeking clarity in your career direction, this series is designed to provide valuable insights and empower you to take the next step.
The Career Discovery Immersion runs twice annually, once in Semester 1 and once in Semester 2, allowing you to choose the timing that best fits your schedule.
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Connect with FBE alumni and explore real-world career pathways through Alumni Discovery Roundtables. This interactive, in-person experience is designed to support students in the early stages of career exploration.
Meet FBE alumni and then dive into facilitated small-group roundtable discussions where you can engage directly with industry professionals, ask questions, hear diverse career stories, and gain practical insight into competitive recruitment processes and what a career in consulting really looks like.
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Gain valuable firsthand insight by immersing yourself in the daily routines of employees at leading organisations.
In Semester 2, 2026, the program will include exclusive visits to industry leaders L’Oreal, McKinsey & Company, and RSM.
Engage with representatives from various departments to gain diverse perspectives and insights. Tour the office premises to immerse yourself in the corporate culture and working environment. Discover the key qualities and attributes sought in future recruits, and form connections that could shape your career journey.
Explore the partners for our Industry Visits below
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McKinsey & Company Australia & New Zealand is a leading global management consulting firm, partnering with organisations across the private, public, and social sectors to solve complex challenges and create lasting impact. With a strong presence across Australia and New Zealand, McKinsey is known for its structured problem-solving approach, deep industry expertise, and commitment to driving meaningful transformation. Working closely with senior leaders, McKinsey supports organisations in shaping strategy, improving performance, and building capabilities for long-term success. The firm offers exciting opportunities for students and graduates interested in strategy, analytics, leadership, and tackling real-world business problems in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Why visit McKinsey & Company?
- Gain insights into the world of management consulting and strategic problem-solving
- Meet consultants and recruiters from a globally recognised consulting firm
- Learn about internship and graduate opportunities across Australia and New Zealand
- Receive practical tips on applications, interviews, and succeeding in the recruitment process
- Hear firsthand experiences from consultants about client work, team culture, and career pathways
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RSM is a leading professional services firm with more than 100 years of experience supporting clients with their audit, tax and consulting needs. With over 2,000 professionals across 32 offices throughout Australia and a global network spanning more than 120 countries, RSM combines national reach with local expertise to deliver tailored advice and build long-term client relationships.
Why visit RSM?
- Gain behind-the-scenes insight into the operations of a leading professional services firm and discover how teams across audit, tax and consulting help clients navigate complex business challenges.
- Meet the Early Careers Talent Manager and employees from across the firm to learn about RSM’s culture, values and graduate opportunities.
- Tour the office and receive practical application tips to help you prepare for future internships and graduate recruitment.
- Participate in a Q&A panel with current graduates and analysts to hear firsthand about their career journeys, day-to-day work and the different career pathways available at RSM.
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For over a century, L'Oréal has been at the forefront of the beauty industry, establishing itself as the world's leading cosmetics company. Founded on a passion for scientific innovation, L'Oréal is dedicated to offering the best of beauty to everyone, everywhere, through a vast and diverse portfolio of iconic brands. With a deep commitment to quality, efficacy, and safety, L'Oréal continuously pushes the boundaries of research and development, creating products that empower individuals and address diverse beauty needs. The company champions universal beauty, embracing diversity and inclusivity in its mission to foster a sense of belonging and self-confidence globally. Driven by strong values and a vision for sustainable beauty, L'Oréal shapes the future of the industry, making beauty accessible and meaningful for all.
Why visit L’Oréal?
- Gain exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into a global beauty leader
- Meet the Early Careers Talent Manager and professionals from across the business
- Receive tailored application tips for internships and graduate roles
- Hear firsthand advice from past interns and grads during a Q&A panel
Why should I participate?
Participating in the Career Discovery Immersion 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 2, 2026
- Monday 20 July 2026
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9:00am
Applications Open
- Sunday 9 August 2026
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11:59pm
Applications for Industry Visits & Alumni Rountables Close
- Thursday 13 August 2026
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5:00pm
Application Outcome
- Tuesday 25 August 2026
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6:30pm-7:30pm
Alumni Rountables
- Friday 28 August 2026
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10:00am-12:00pm
Industry Insight Visit - McKinsey & Co
- Thursday 3 September 2026
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2:00pm-3:30pm
Industry Insight Visit - RSM
- Friday 4 September 2026
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10:00am-12:00pm
Industry Insight Visit - L’Oréal Group
Am I eligible?
To apply for the FBE Career Discovery Immersion, you must be enrolled in the Faculty of Business and Economics.
How do I apply?
Applications for Semester 2, 2026, will open in July. Complete the expression of interest form to be notified when applications open.
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"I’m incredibly thankful to FBE and BlueRock for creating enriching programs like Career Discovery Immersion. It truly opened the door to a career path that I’m passionate about."
Sammi Zhao, Career Discovery Immersion participant
Frequently Asked Questions
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The program is open to all Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) students and is especially suited to those in the early or ‘Discover’ stage of their career journey.
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No. The program is designed for students who are still exploring majors, industries, and career options.
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Yes. Students are encouraged to attend multiple panels across different disciplines and may apply for one or more Industry Visits.
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Yes. An application is required. Places for the Industry Visits and the Alumni Roundtables are limited. Applications for Semester 2, 2026 are currently closed. Please fill out the expression of interest form to be notified when applications are open!
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No prior industry experience is required. To prepare, we recommend reviewing the session or organisation in advance, preparing 1–2 thoughtful questions, and arriving (or logging in) on time. Students are expected to engage respectfully, listen actively, and participate professionally. For Industry Insight Visits, professional or smart casual attire is required, and students should be mindful that they are representing the University when attending on-site.
Have more questions?
Send us an email with your student ID if you have a question about the Career Discovery Immersion.