King’s College Careers & Employability Program

At King’s, we are committed to supporting our resident students and associate members to grow into confident, capable professionals and future leaders in their chosen fields.

We provide personalised, tailored career support alongside a comprehensive program of employability workshops, industry networking events, and our annual mentoring program. Our approach combines individual guidance with meaningful real-world exposure, ensuring students are supported both personally and professionally.

We create opportunities for students to connect with industry professionals, explore career pathways, expand their networks, and gain clarity about their next steps. At the heart of our program is a strengths-based approach that helps students recognise their unique capabilities and build on them with confidence.

By joining King’s, students become part of a diverse and multi-generational community that extends well beyond their years at college. We work closely with our alumni to create meaningful opportunities for connection, mentorship, and professional growth.

Current Students

Individualised Career Guidance

Our careers and employability staff provided personalised career support, tailored to where you are and what you need. This could be helping you identify your strengths and planning your career path to crafting your CV and landing your dream job.

You can find us in the Learning Centre and King’s College or book in your career guidance session here. Some of the things we can assist with are:

  • Exploring career options and future pathways
  • Understanding different industries and roles
  • Finding internships, vacation programs, and graduate opportunities
  • Resume and cover letter feedback
  • LinkedIn profiles and personal branding
  • Interview preparation and recruitment processes
  • Networking and connecting with professionals and alumni
  • Preparing for interviews
  • Finding part-time work and gaining relevant experience
  • Developing employability skills and workplace readiness
  • Setting career goals and planning next steps

Networking and Employability Events

We run a series of events throughout the year designed to help students build professional connections, gain insight into different industries, and develop key employability skills.

Our program includes a dedicated Careers and Employability Week, as well as industry-focused careers weeks in law, science, health and medical sciences, engineering, and business and finance. These events bring distinguished alumni and industry professionals to King’s to share their experiences, offer practical advice, and connect with students exploring future career pathways.

Mentoring Program

The King’s College Mentoring Program, Wyverns to Work, connects current students with Old Collegians and industry professionals to support career exploration, professional growth, and meaningful professional connections.

Through one-to-one conversations, mentees gain insights into career pathways, workplace expectations, and industry trends, while mentors have the opportunity to give back and support the next generation in their profession.

Mentors and mentees are carefully matched based on professional interests and experience. Both participants are supported throughout the program by the Careers & Employability team.

Why join the Mentoring Program?

For mentees:

  • Explore career options and clarify your direction
  • Build confidence and professional skills
  • Gain real-world insights from experienced professionals
  • Expand your network within your industry of interest

For mentors:

  • Give back to the King’s community
  • Support emerging student talent
  • Develop your coaching and leadership capability
  • Strengthen connections with future professionals in your field

How the program works

The program runs annually from August to October and is designed to be semi-structured, supportive, and time efficient.

Participants can expect:

  • Careful matching based on interests and goals
  • Three guided mentoring conversations
  • Flexible meeting format (online or in person)
  • Resources and support from the King’s Careers & Employability team

Time commitment: Approximately 3 hours across the program

Apply to become a mentee

Open to current King’s resident students and associate members who are curious about their future and willing to actively engage in the process, explore possible pathways, and gaining greater clarity about their next steps for their career.

Volunteer to become a mentor

Open to Old Collegians and industry professionals who are willing to share their experience and support student development. Industry professionals are asked to have a minimum of two years’ experience in their field.

Industry and alumni

We are committed to strengthening our connections with industry and the broader community to support the development of our students. If you are interested in contributing to the growth of the next generation of professionals and leaders, we would love to partner with you.

Ways to get involved:

Become a Mentor

Join our annual mentoring program and support a student aspiring to enter your industry. Mentors are thoughtfully matched with students based on career interests. The program runs from August each year and involves three mentoring conversations, either in person or online. The King’s Careers and Employability team provides guidance and ongoing support throughout the program.

Share an Opportunity

Looking to hire?

We can connect you with high-potential students and graduates from our community. We are pleased to promote part-time roles, internships and graduate opportunities and help you identify suitable candidates.

Partner With Us

We welcome new ideas and partnerships that enhance students’ employability skills and career development. Whether through industry insights, site visits, guest speaking, work-integrated learning or other initiatives, we are open to exploring meaningful collaborations.

Please contact us at careerservices@kings.uq.edu.au  to start a conversation.