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Daniel Wu

Master of Property

From my internship experience as a Project Administration Assistant at Career Services, I was fortunate enough to be a part of the International Project Team and received first-hand information about the recruitment procedures and job markets in Australia and China. During these three months, I have also learnt useful knowledge of how an international project or event can be operated from planning to completion and what should be considered in each stage. I was inspired by connecting with industry professionals from various backgrounds, which enabled me to better understand what types of roles are more suitable for me and what career directions I should pursue in the future. China Career Ready Plus (CCRP) program is such an excellent project for preparing international students to become career-ready. The team members are always friendly, polite and professional. I am so grateful for this opportunity to work closely with them. After this internship, I am more confident to start my next adventure in my career.

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Danni HuÌý

Master of Arts (Interpreting, Translation and Transcultural Communication)

I am so grateful to be given the opportunity of anÌýinternship at Career Services because it helped me to hone my professional skills and get a better understanding of workforce culture in Australia. I worked with the international project team as a bilingual translator during my internship. They are so supportive and willing to share their own knowledge and help their interns learn and stay actively involved. As a translation major student, I mainly took charge of the translation for marketing and promotional material as well as the interactive interpreting for the staff exchange program between Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ. Apart from that, I also tried someÌýnew and challenging tasks including job posting, data collection and analysis and emails broadcasted to target student cohorts. This experience was amazing as it offered me the opportunity to get a clearer picture regarding my future career pathway.

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Jamie Li

Master of Accounting and Finance

In July-November of 2020, I worked as an intern with the international project teamÌýat Career Services. Due to Covid, the internship was in a hybrid working pattern: onsite in the office and working from home, which might beÌýdifferent from what other students have experienced. When working from home, I needed to partake in Zoom meetings and worked independently with minimal supervision. I have become more independent at work and developed skills thatÌýwill be appealing to future employers like multitasking, managing my own time and schedule, and using variousÌýonline tools for virtual meetings and team communications. From the very first day, I was given interesting tasks and comprehensive training across the whole internship.ÌýI sorted data from feedback forms using PivotTable, assisted with event management from planning, organising to reporting, managed client database and advertised employment opportunities to current students and recent grads. I would like to express my enormous gratitude to the team with whom I got to work closely – Tony, Julia and Joanne. This team has a high level of professionalism and is dedicated to helping UofA international students' employability.ÌýI would consider the team as a gathering of friends with whom you can talk about different things during break and after work. I am very glad for the opportunity to be part of such a team!

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Jinchuan Ge

Bachelor of Commerce

IÌýam sincerely grateful to Career Services for giving me such a wonderful platform and ample resources. Every member of China Career Ready Plus Program (CCRP) is amazing. They are not only workspace supervisors, supportive teachers, but also warm-hearted friends. During the internship, they gave a lot of career advice and helped me improve my data analysis skills, which made me more confident about future careers. With their help, I could practice and grow faster in managing projects likeÌýworkshops and employer events. My responsibilities are like a bridge, transmitting information and connecting resources. As an international student interning at Career Services, I haveÌýthe passion to help students, relieve their anxieties, guide them on better paths and effectively provideÌýsuggestions when needed.ÌýAt work, I compiled a research and analysis report on the WeChat account platforms, hoping to expand the exposure and boost the development of CCRP. Attention to detail, analysis on data, persistence of growth are some of the key attributes I have learned in this period.

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KivenÌýShan

Master of Computer Science

I am a recent graduate from the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ majoring in Master of Computer Science. It was a great honour to join Career Services team as a Project System and Admin Assistant in 2018. Everyone at the Career Services was more than willing to share their knowledge and experience, and guide me in completing each task. My main responsibility was to support the career international project team with data collection and analysis, event support, and the maintenance of online job portal and website. Through this experience, I was able to organise and participate in various events and activities which enabled meÌýto apply the theory and professional knowledge learned in the class into practice. This experience had further enhanced my competency in communication skills, interpersonal skills and working efficiently in a team. The knowledge and skills acquired in this internship influenced and inspired my future career pathway.

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Kelly Chung

Bachelor of Economics

My internship with the Careers Services Team at the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ has been a priceless learning opportunity, which has given me the opportunity to put theories and concepts learned while pursuing my degree to use, develop critical employability skills, and gain insightful perspectives on the professional world. The internship has been a transformative experience that has contributed to both my professional and personal development. The practical application of theoretical knowledge emphasized the importance of bridging the gap between classroom and real-world scenarios. During my internship, I had the opportunity to enhance my data analysis skills and the privilege of assisting with event coordination, where I gained valuable insights into organizing