10+
Years of graduate employability experience
30,000+
Students helped with employability
25+
Education partners we have worked with
4.4
Google review stars with 160+ reviews
We offer

Expertise-driven skill development and employability training.

Our training content draws on over 30 years of hands-on experience in the recruitment space in Australia, helping your students become employable. We are constantly connected to the beating heart of employers, both big and small, ensuring that our training is always cutting-edge. Tertiary students highly value guidance from external experts, and that's exactly what we provide. Expect more than resume tips and interview skills; we offer insider knowledge on strategic job searching, recruiter secrets, resilience building, and more.

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Employer connections

We connect daily with employers (from large to SMEs), so our training programs are always up-to-date and reflect current trends and demands in the job market.

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Recruiter insights

We share insights on what goes on in the minds of graduate recruiters and the winning strategies that will make your students shine in their eyes.

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Expert guidance

Our approach is to deliver the unadulterated truth about the job market with a touch of tough love, enabling us to help your institution effectively convey the right message to students.

Trusted by thousands of students

  • Your section of the networking event was really inspiring and captivating, with me trying to frantically type all your wonderful tips down. It isn’t every day you hear valued advice that you shared and not really a topic I have learnt before. It has really opened my eyes how tough it can be for a future employer to sort out all those resumes….I am so grateful you gave us insightful tips, whilst providing us with examples as you went.

    Employability training - student participant.

  • It was extremely enlightening for me personally to know what goes on behind the curtain during the hiring process and to see it from a recruiter/employer's perspective. As a student, I am much more aware now where to focus and also know what mistakes I should avoid by applying for a job….I have now a clearer picture of what to expect and how to stand out as an applicant.

    Employability training - student participant.

  • Your session profoundly impacted me, and I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your invaluable insights. Your expertise and depth of knowledge on the subject matter were truly remarkable. How you delivered the presentation was engaging, informative and thought-provoking.

    Employability training - student participant.

  • I am grateful for the time you spent explaining the top things the hiring managers look out for from the prospect and recommending strategies for achieving them. It was really helpful to plan out my interview I especially appreciate your elaborate list of important attributes one must possess to stand out from the other prospect.

    Employability training - student participant.

  • You shared some extremely profound tips for preparing students for their future beyond the teachings of their degrees. I was particularly interested in the point that suggested how characteristics set you apart more than your qualifications. I couldn’t agree more!

    Employability training - student participant.

  • After listening to your talk, I learned many new steps to take…as an international student, I felt ill-equipped to look for professional jobs, unsure of how to prepare…but your talk has provided me with a clear perspective. I deeply appreciate it.

    Employability training - student participant.

Lean on Australia’s leading graduate employability specialist. You don’t have to do it alone.

What to expect

Comprehensive, tailored and flexible employability workshops to suit
students' curriculums.

Create your own bundle from a wide range of our most popular workshops, delivered on campus or live online. Each session runs for 90 minutes and is designed to help students with the knowledge and skills to source, prepare for and succeed in an internship or graduate position. 

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Internship Ready

The power of work experience

What work experience opportunities exist with employers, and what is important to them.

Strategies for sourcing an opportunity

Planning your approach to secure your internship – including networks, platforms and advertising channels.

How to shine in a placement

Being your best, get noticed, building achievements and establish strong working relationships during your work experience.

Leveraging your work experience

Making the most of your internship experience to help secure a future graduate position.

Successful teams

Defining high-performing teams and our role within a team environment.

Presenting with impact

Capturing an audience’s attention, managing nerves and structuring a strong presentation.

The value of internships

What are the types of internships, and how do they help launch a career.

Busting the myths of getting a job

Hard thruths. Unpacking the job market by getting inside the mind of an employer.

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Recruit Ready

The graduate employment journey

Understanding the stages of the graduate employment life cycle and hints and tips to navigate the recruitment process.

Positive first impressions

The importance of creating positive first impressions, including communication techniques to make a positive impact.

Getting to know ‘you’

Understanding self and individual strengths and articulating them in a professional environment.

Strategic job search

Navigating the job search process and exploring traditional v direct approach when looking for a job.

Winning job applications

Structure, format and presentation of cover letters, resumes, and online job application forms.

Successful job interviews

Unpacking the structure and format of a job interview, including STAR behavioural interview techniques.

Navigating psychometric testing

What are the different types of psychometric testing, and why and do employers use them.

Preparing for assessment centres

Understanding the structure and format of a common assessment centre – including hints and tips to succeed.

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Work Ready

Transitioning to work life

Effectively managing the study-to-work transition, including stress, change and developing professional skills.

Australian workplace culture

Defining culture in the Australian workplace – and comparing this to workplace culture in overseas countries.

Personal brand & elevator pitch

Understanding what is unique about me and articulating a compelling elevator pitch professionally.

Goal setting & time management

Setting ‘SMART’ goals and effectively managing our energy, time and priorities.

Building rapport & business etiquette

Practice positive business etiquette habits and behaviours in the workplace.

Networking for success

Defining networking, identifying social versus professional networks and understanding our online footprint.

Prioritising tasks and time management

Being able to prioritise tasks and manage time (and ourselves) better.

Dealing with difficult personalities

Working with difficult (and different) personalities in the workplace.

Building resilience & receiving feedback

What is ‘GRIT’, how do we build it and know how and who to ask for feedback.

Giving feedback

Becoming more assertive and offering feedback to others in the workplace.

Meeting management

Establishing good meeting structure and meeting etiquette.

Readygrad’s flagship self-paced online learning program.

These interactive online modules are designed to empower students with the essential skills needed to successfully transition from studying to working. Informed by the key aspects employers highly value in graduates, these self-paced topics can be utilised as a versatile offering across multiple campuses or integrated into a tailored workflow for a specific student cohort or program.

Getting to know ‘You’

Identify your own signature strengths and the strengths in others and be able to articulate examples of where these strengths can be leveraged in the workplace.

Effective communication

Demonstrate using words, tone and body language in communication style while gaining insight into rapport-building techniques.

Personal branding

What is a personal brand? Define personal brand in a workplace context and build a personal brand action plan.

Goal Setting & attainment

Develop SMART goals for transition into the workplace and identify networks to support goal attainment.

Working in cross-generational teams

Understand the generational differences in the workplace and determine strategies for working with cross-generational teams.

High performing teams

What makes a high-performing team? Define diversity at work and discover how you can contribute to a high-performing culture in the workplace.

Power of feedback

Understand the benefits of feedback to individual and team performance through identifying our own ‘blind spot’ and self-disclosure.

Navigating organisations & and networking

Identify the benefits and risks of politics in the workplace and demonstrate proactive networking techniques and habits.

The power of work experience

What work experience opportunities exist with employers, and what is important to them.

Strategies for sourcing an opportunity

Planning your approach to secure your internship – including networks, platforms and advertising channels.

How to shine in a placement

Being your best, get noticed, building achievements and establish strong working relationships during your work experience.

Leveraging your work experience

Making the most of your internship experience to help secure a future graduate position.

Successful teams

Defining high-performing teams and our role within a team environment.

Presenting with impact

Capturing an audience’s attention, managing nerves and structuring a strong presentation.

The value of internships

What are the types of internships, and how do they help launch a career.

Busting the myths of getting a job

Hard truths. Unpacking the job market by getting inside the mind of an employer.

Entrepreneurship

Creating an entrepreneurial mindset is critical to career success. This module provides an entry-level understanding of entrepreneurial concepts and empowers students with essential skills for the workplace.

Intrapreneurship

For businesses to thrive, it is crucial to possess the capability to unearth novel concepts and prospects that can contribute to the betterment of the entire organization.

Don't know where to start?
Lean on Australia’s leading graduate employability specialist to help you out.

Partner with us

our partners

We deliver our employability training to many of Australia's leading universities.

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We have partnered with Readygrad since 2014 on our BAcc Program. Their ability to customise and deliver engaging employability skills-based programs, immersions and provide practical market insights have been a key ingredient to the success of our program. These interactions seamlessly complement our existing program, which has seen our program improve first-round, permanent graduate offers accepted by employers from around 80% to 100%. We highly value our partnership with Readygrad and see them as a credible and trusted component of our program.

Michelle Cook - Director Bachelor of Accounting Program - University of Technology Sydney

Don't just take our word for it.

  • Southern Cross University

    We engaged with Readygrad to assist us in making student employability a core part of our strategy and offering. They brought strong expertise and market knowledge that was invaluable in developing and implementing a unique student employability journey. Readygrad has been professional, creative, flexible and enjoyable to work with as a true partner.

    Debbie Aarons - Director of Student Services

  • The University of Sydney Business School

    Readygrad holds a unique position in the Australian graduate development market. They hold substantial direct experience in the corporate graduate recruitment environment and also intimate working relationships with universities and tertiary careers services to bring improved graduate recruitment and skill development solutions to student programs. No one else in the market has such strong, credible experience of "both sides of the fence". Readygrad are a pleasure to work with. Always focused on meeting client needs above and beyond what was required.

    Careers Services Manager - Education Careers and Employability Office

  • University of Technology Sydney

    We have partnered with Readygrad since 2014 on our BAcc Program. Their ability to customise and deliver engaging employability skills-based programs, immersions and provide practical market insights have been a key ingredient to the success of our program. These interactions seamlessly complement our existing program, which has seen our program improve first-round, permanent graduate offers accepted by employers from around 80% to 100%. We highly value our partnership with Readygrad and see them as a credible and trusted component of our program.

    Director Bachelor of Accounting Program

  • Curtin University

    The Readygrad sessions complemented the services offered by Curtin University Careers Centre, with students reporting increased confidence, knowledge and insight of the graduate recruitment process, and a stronger awareness of their current employability skill level.

    Associate Director - Curtin Careers Centre.

  • The University of Sydney Business School

    It’s been very satisfying to be able to offer quality Sydney-based Work Integrated Learning opportunities for our international students in partnership with Readygrad. The team at Readygrad really understand and align with our goal of offering relevant and authentic work experiences to our students regardless of the demographic. This is a challenging objective in a very competitive environment, but Readygrad’s professionalism and strong connection with the industry allow them to deliver time and time again.

    Careers Services Manager

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Frequently asked questions

What types of skill development employability workshops do you offer?
Readygrad offers a diverse range of skill development workshops both in-person and online. These include soft skills training, technical skills enhancement, leadership development, job search techniques and communication skills improvement workshops. Our sessions equip your students with the necessary skills to excel in their respective fields. The training not only focuses on improving existing skills but also on developing new ones that are in high demand in the job market.
What topics are included in your skill development employability workshops?
Our employability workshops cover techniques to find and succeed in an internship, how to prepare and excel in the job interview process, and how to amplify student success in the workplace. These topics significantly enrich the professional skill set of our program participants, making them more marketable and competitive.
How can attending Readygrad's workshops help your students in the job market?
Our workshops are designed to increase an individual's employability by providing them with the skills and knowledge employers value. Participants can gain valuable skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication, transferable across different jobs and industries. Combined with industry-specific training, these skills can significantly boost your students' career advancement goals.
How are Readygrad's seminars and workshops tailored to the job market's needs?
We constantly update and customise our workshops based on job market requirements. We conduct regular research to identify emerging trends and skills in demand and incorporate them into our training sessions. This ensures that our participants' skills match the current employer's expectations and adhere to industry standards.
How do the Skill Development Employability Workshops help students transition to the workplace?

Skill Development Employability Workshops are specially designed programs to enhance students' and graduates' skills and competencies to make them job-ready. They focus on developing hard and soft skills essential for a smooth transition from academic life to professional workplaces.

These workshops involve various forms of interactive content and are led by industry experts who share their knowledge and experiences, providing insights into the realities of the job market. For example, a workshop on 'Transitioning to work life' might cover aspects like corporate etiquette, understanding company hierarchies, and effective communication in the workplace.

Our workshops provide a forum for students to engage in practical exercises to learn and practice new skills. For instance, a workshop on 'Interview Skills' would involve mock interviews, feedback sessions, and tips on handling different interview questions.

Catering to the job market's current needs is critical. These workshops are dynamic and adapt to changes in industry trends and demands. This ensures students are equipped with the most relevant and in-demand skills, increasing their employability.