To complement your institutions career support services, Experience Gold Coast Education partners have access to ongoing, practical support through a suite of resources, programs, and events. Choose from the ready-to-use classroom presentations for delivery in career related sessions and opt in to our Career Pulse webinars and in-person Careers Alliance Network and Student Hub events. By combining flexible digital resources with in-person opportunities, this model enables us to consistently support more students while continuing to deliver the trusted value of your EGC partnership.
Career Presentations
Career Exploration & Digital Footprint
What is Career Exploration and why is it important now? Understanding self, interests and values and discover digital tools to support students in designing their future career. Discuss digital footprints and the impact they can have on an individual's future career.
DOWNLOADCreating Winning Resumes
What is the purpose of a resume and what is the employer looking for? Explore the key areas required for writing a winning resume. Learn how to identify keywords and required skills. Understand how applicant tracking systems are used in recruitment and how to demonstrate your skillset to an employer.
DOWNLOADInterview Preparation
How to effectively prepare for interviews by understanding the various interview types used by employers. How body language can impact success. What is behavioural questioning and how to use a formula to demonstrate your skills and experience.
DOWNLOADJob Search Strategies
Understanding the job market and using effective job search strategies for finding employment. The power of networking and how understanding what the employer wants from an applicant can give you a competitive advantage.
DOWNLOADEmployability Resources
There are various online resources students can utilise to discover employment opportunities on the Gold Coast, such as online job platforms, recruitment agencies and industry-specific information. Below you'll find links to online tools and resources for career planning, employer research, job search websites, course comparisons and costs as well as information about your work rights and career support.
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Career Planning & Resources
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Job Sites & Employer Research
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Course Comparisons & Cost
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Support & Work Rights
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Student Experiences
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Volunteering & Gap Year Options
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Access Disabilities
Employability Printouts
Build Your Resume
Use this template to help build a strong resume that will stand out to employers.
DOWNLOADNavigating Your Network
Learn how to make the most of networking opportunities and events to meet new people and make important connections.
DOWNLOADPreparing Your Pitch
Prepare for a job interview to stay cool, calm and collected when under pressure.
DOWNLOADTips for Interview Success
Read these 9 tips to help you ace your job interview and secure the job.
DOWNLOADInformational Interviews
A simple, practical guide for conducting an informational interview to gain career clarity.
DOWNLOADExplore & Discover
Tips focusing on self-awareness, identifying key strengths, values and understanding available career and study opportunities.
DOWNLOADSeek More Clarity
Strategies to assist in narrowing down and making sense of your chosen options.
DOWNLOADReady to Explore
If you feel confident about your chosen field, taking these steps to validate that decision can help prevent misalignment down the road.
DOWNLOADResources for parents
As parents, you have the greatest influence on your child’s career journey. Equipping yourself with the most current and relevant resources is essential for guiding and nurturing their career awareness. Below are resources frequently used to explore careers when engaging with young people across the Gold Coast.
Myfuture
Study Work Grow
Your Career
Meet the Experience Gold Coast Careers & Employability Team
Samantha Kilmartin
Careers & Employability Program Manager
Sam is a passionate and experienced career development professional with a background in strategic HR management. She graduated with first-class honours and has just submitted her PhD, exploring how to help graduates thrive in their careers.
Sam has spent her career focusing on helping people grow and succeed, whether through one-on-one career advice, teaching, coaching, or running training and development programs. For the past four years, she’s been leading the Kickstart Program for Experience Gold Coast, while also teaching at Griffith University and managing industry-based projects.
Beyond her professional work, Sam is dedicated to giving back. She provides outreach career support and is actively involved with the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) and the National Association of Graduate Career Advisory Services (NAGCAS), where she’s part of the management committee and executive board. Her mission is to ensure everyone has access to accurate, contemporary career advice and the opportunity to pursue their career goals.
When she’s not helping others achieve their career goals, Sam loves skiing, spending time with family and friends, and she also adores dogs.
Sherrie Dunshea
Careers Outreach Coordinator
Sherrie is passionate about enhancing student employability by helping individuals identify and maximize their strengths, skills, and values to align with career goals. With a background in HR, organisational change, and performance management, she supports students in navigating career transitions, internships, and job placements, ensuring they are well-prepared for the workforce.
A professional member of the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA), Sherrie stays up to date with emerging trends in career development to provide the most effective guidance. Her broad experience across multiple industries allows her to understand the expectations of diverse employers and tailor her approach to meet the needs of students entering the job market.
Sherrie also enjoys everything the Gold Coast has to offer and loves getting out on a boat, enjoying the beaches and hiking in the hinterland with friends and family.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.