Employability Roadmap.

Prepare for your future career with our step-by-step guide designed for Business students.

Employability Roadmap.

Prepare for a bright future career with our step-by-step guide designed for Business students.

The Employability Roadmap is designed for Flinders Business students to develop their employability skills along the learning journey, to ensure Flinders Business graduates are work-ready and equipped with skills that industry expect. This guide is aligned to a three-year undergraduate Business timeline and includes curriculum based topics, careers workshops, online resources and activities within the Future Skills Award.

Do you want to boost your employability, participate in experiences that improve your resume, build networks that will help you in the future and have genuine industry experience to draw from in graduate interviews? This guide is for you.

Year 1

Semester 1

Create a resume

An introduction to the fundamentals for creating a resume that will set you up for career success.

View our checklist for creating a resume, and sample templates: Check List and Templates
Use the resume building resources on CareerHub to create a resume
Attend a Resume Lab workshop and create your story
Attend a Job Confidence workshop and get started gaining the skills to build your dream carer

Find a career that suits you

If you are not sure which area to head towards, then there are many vocational assessment tools out there to help you.

Explore jobs and opportunities

What are the types of jobs you may target whilst you study and when you graduate?

Start a brag file

A brag file is a file used to keep evidence of your key achievements, ready to share with prospective employers. During a job interview, it might be used to support the claims you make and to make the interview more memorable with the use of visual cues. Capture your achievements in a Word document, portfolio, or journal, and refer and add to it regularly.

Volunteer

Generate networks, develop skills and gain referees through your volunteer experience.

Volunteering Guide on Career Hub, including where to find volunteer opportunities
Volunteer at Oasis, the Flinders University Student Community Wellbeing Centre

Follow these social media accounts

Join a student club

Get involved at Flinders

There are many ways to get involved at Flinders.

Start by joining a club
As you settle in and progress through your degree you might:
- Help other students and build your skills – become a mentor, wellbeing ambassador, student rep etc.
- Join the Inspire Mentor program
- Have your say – Student View Group (SVG)
Add a menu item: Discover the student association produced Career Guides:
- 2025 Careers Guide
- Flinders Law Student’s Association Careers Guide

Semester 2

Join the Future Skills Award

In today’s ever-changing workplaces, employers seek graduates with adaptable, globally relevant skills. Join the Innovation and Future Skills programs to develop the expertise, mindset, and human-centred skills needed for the future of work—through a mix of online and in-person hands-on activities.

Find out more

Explore career pathways

Access BGL specific pages on CareerHub and start getting connected.

Familiarise yourself with careerhub

Your online job and career resource for skill development, job opportunities, employer information and more.

Careerhub

Year 2

Semester 1

Research employers

How to identify potential employers and follow their socials for industry insight.

Top tips for job searching
Employer interviews
Set up job alerts on job boards and with employers of interest.
Follow sector news
Attend events
Keep an eye on our events page for the Flinders Careers Festival (Business, Government & Corporate Services)

Get experience

Helps you learn about working in a professional environment and getting an edge on the job market.

Build skills and networks
Podcast on networking tips
Volunteer Opportunities
Flinders Student Ambassador Program
Visit Job Boards such as Prosple and Grad Connection to discover awesome internships and vacation programs

Develop your brand

Create a strong personal brand so you can secure the right jobs and open opportunities.

Job Confidence in a Nutshell
Complete the ‘Who am I’ Placemat to hone in on what makes you, you

Network and join an association

Getting connected to the right people and organizations at the right time.

Professional Associations Australia Website

Join the Future Skills Award

In today’s ever-changing workplaces, employers seek graduates with adaptable, globally relevant skills. Join the Innovation and Future Skills programs to develop the expertise, mindset, and human-centred skills needed for the future of work—through a mix of online and in-person hands-on activities.

Find out more

Semester 2

Career resources

Find valuable resources here on interviews, cover letters, selection criteria and more!

Log onto CareerHub and look at the Career resources tab

Create a LinkedIn profile

The top professional Networking Platform is here. Meet, connect, join conversations and get noticed.

Linkedin resources

Continue job searching

Attend events, research who is recruiting and their processes.

Keep exploring career options

If you are not sure which area to head towards as you approach the end of your second year, use these career planning resources to help you. 

JobOutlook Quiz
Complete the ‘Visualise your future Career Placemat’ for inspiration!

Prepare to apply for graduate programs

Review and reflect

By exploring jobs and the key skills sought,
Connect what you have to offer with what employers are looking for.

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Enrol into an Industry Placement

This topic aims to broaden your knowledge and skills through a 150-hour industry placement in a business setting. The placement experience is designed to help students prepare for a business career and build their professional networks.

Students are prepared for their placement, enter into a learning contract to guide the work integrated learning experience and are supervised by an industry supervisor and an academic supervisor.

Business Placement information on FLO.

More info about Topic BUSN3044.

_{Please consult your study plan to ensure you can undertake this elective. If you have further questions, feel free to Ask Flinders.}

Enrol into the Social Media Marketing Industry Project

Industry projects are embedded into many business topics and involve you and your classmates working in teams as business consultants for local, South Australian businesses.

You'll gain in-depth experience about the business you work for: you'll conduct research and develop strategic insights and recommendations for your industry partner, so they can take their business to the next level.

More info about Topic BUSN2048.
_{Please consult your study plan to ensure you can undertake this elective. If you have further questions, feel free to Ask Flinders.}

Year 3

Semester 1

Apply for graduate programs

Most recruitment for graduate roles is the year before commencement. Get application ready in your penultimate year.

Attend career events

Events and Workshops
Graduate Programs
Vacation Programs
Get some quick tips and strategies to make a great impression and get the most out of careers, employer and networking events in this short video: Networking at Careers Events

Join the Future Skills Award

In today’s ever-changing workplaces, employers seek graduates with adaptable, globally relevant skills. Join the Innovation and Future Skills programs to develop the expertise, mindset, and human-centred skills needed for the future of work—through a mix of online and in-person hands-on activities.

Find out more

Finalise your job search

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Enrol into the 9.0 unit Industry Project

Industry projects are embedded into many business topics and involve you and your classmates working in teams as business consultants for local, South Australian businesses.

You'll gain in-depth experience about the business you work for: you'll conduct research and develop strategic insights and recommendations for your industry partner, so they can take their business to the next level.

More info about Topic BUSN3016A.

_{Please consult your study plan to ensure you can undertake this elective. If you have further questions, feel free to Ask Flinders.}

Enrol into the Digital Marketing and Analysis Industry Project

Industry projects are embedded into many business topics and involve you and your classmates working in teams as business consultants for local, South Australian businesses.

You'll gain in-depth experience about the business you work for: you'll conduct research and develop strategic insights and recommendations for your industry partner, so they can take their business to the next level.

More info about Topic BUSN3027.

_{Please consult your study plan to ensure you can undertake this elective. If you have further questions, feel free to Ask Flinders.}

Semester 2

Develop your interview skills

Discover what to expect and how to respond in an interview by looking at these resources.

Participate in training

Refining your promotional spiel and taking extra trainings, can increase your adaptability to seize unexpected opportunities.

Job Confidence in a Nutshell

Take an interest in the future world of work

Explore possible futures and trends shaping the world of work now and into the future through organisations such as:

Prepare for transitioning to the next stage of your career

Consolidate your LinkedIn connections with your student peers, teachers and university contacts and keep your profile updated.
You can continue to use Career Hub for up to 18 months post completion.
Continue monitoring job opportunities, especially if you plan to apply for immediate start positions.
Visit the Career Hub page Starting a new job - what you need to know
Planning further study? Go to Universities’ Open Days. Talk to Flinders University advisers

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Enrol into an additional Industry Placement

This topic aims to broaden your knowledge and skills through a 150-hour industry placement in a business setting. The placement experience is designed to help students prepare for a business career and build their professional networks.

Students are prepared for their placement, enter into a learning contract to guide the work integrated learning experience and are supervised by an industry supervisor and an academic supervisor.

Business Placement information on FLO.

More info about Topic BUSN3044B.

_{Please consult your study plan to ensure you can undertake this elective. If you have further questions, feel free to Ask Flinders.}

Enrol into the Import-Export Theory and Practice Industry Project

Industry projects are embedded into many business topics and involve you and your classmates working in teams as business consultants for local, South Australian businesses.

You'll gain in-depth experience about the business you work for: you'll conduct research and develop strategic insights and recommendations for your industry partner, so they can take their business to the next level.

More info about Topic BUSN3037.

_{Please consult your study plan to ensure you can undertake this elective. If you have further questions, feel free to Ask Flinders.}

Enrol into the Strategic Management Industry Project

Industry projects are embedded into many business topics and involve you and your classmates working in teams as business consultants for local, South Australian businesses.

You'll gain in-depth experience about the business you work for: you'll conduct research and develop strategic insights and recommendations for your industry partner, so they can take their business to the next level.

More info about Topic BUSN3055.

_{Please consult your study plan to ensure you can undertake this elective. If you have further questions, feel free to Ask Flinders.}

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Placements are an invaluable way to get out into the real world... establishing connections with colleagues while I was still studying was incredibly useful, and ultimately led to me obtaining a graduate position with the company I did my placement at.